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Feb 20, 2014, 11:19:07 PM2/20/14
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This is super HOT!!! Probably the coolest thing I have seen all week!!
FROM: MO
Lotus worked with the designer of the famus Tron
lightcycle from the hit film Only 100 bikes will be made - and Lotus
has refused to reveal how much they will cost
For fans of sci-fi films, it may look strangely familiar.
British car firm Lotus has unveiled its first ever motorcycle - and
looks a lot like the famous Light cycle from the film Tron. In fact,
Lotus worked with the designer of the Tron bike on the project.
'Following two years of careful planning and intense development,
Kodewa is delighted to announce that the prototype of the world s
first motorcycle to bear the legendary Lotus marque is now road
registered and ready for action,' the firm said.
However, Lotus will not be making the bike itself, instead granting
German firm Kodewa a license to produce it.
'The C-01 combines ample power via a V-twin engine with a distinctive
body designed by Daniel Simon integrating carbon fibre, titanium and
aerospace quality steel,' the firm said.
Just 100 of the bikes will be made in a range of special designs
reflecting the most iconic Lotus colour schemes, and customers can
even design their own.
Designer Daniel Simon also worked with Disney to design the Tron Light
cycle in the hit film.
A former designer for Bugatti Automobiles, he also designed the
Bubbleship used by Tom Cruise in the recent Universal sci-fi hit
Oblivion .
The German is also responsible for the black and gold livery of the
Lotus LMP2 sports cars.
'The design process of the C-01 was a labor of love, there were many
challenges, ensuring that the bike not only touches your visual senses
with its timeless blend of classic appeal and modern execution, but
that is safe and ergonomically sound was critical to me,' he said.
'We have worked hard to create a motorcycle with very distinctive
features such as a clean main body, an extremely low side profile, a
bold stance, a unique air intake, logical part line solutions and
clean graphics.'
The original idea to create the C-01 came from Kodewa s Dr Colin
Kolles.
Speaking about the project he said: 'We set out to create a bike that
isn t just great to ride but also represents a piece of art in motion.
'Over the years I have seen my fair share of style over substance,
what this bike brings to the market is a unique combination of both:
state of the art technology with a truly jaw-dropping aesthetic.'
Günther Holzer, CEO of Holzer Group said: 'I was one of the first
people to ride it and I have to say I was very impressed.
'Together we have found that delicate balance between raw, aggressive
power and breath-taking handling.
'The team has created something very special, it looks incredible, it
sounds fantastic but above all, the ride is sensational. I m very
happy.'
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FROM: MO
Lotus worked with the designer of the famus Tron
lightcycle from the hit film Only 100 bikes will be made - and Lotus
has refused to reveal how much they will cost
For fans of sci-fi films, it may look strangely familiar.
British car firm Lotus has unveiled its first ever motorcycle - and
looks a lot like the famous Light cycle from the film Tron. In fact,
Lotus worked with the designer of the Tron bike on the project.
'Following two years of careful planning and intense development,
Kodewa is delighted to announce that the prototype of the world s
first motorcycle to bear the legendary Lotus marque is now road
registered and ready for action,' the firm said.
However, Lotus will not be making the bike itself, instead granting
German firm Kodewa a license to produce it.
'The C-01 combines ample power via a V-twin engine with a distinctive
body designed by Daniel Simon integrating carbon fibre, titanium and
aerospace quality steel,' the firm said.
Just 100 of the bikes will be made in a range of special designs
reflecting the most iconic Lotus colour schemes, and customers can
even design their own.
Designer Daniel Simon also worked with Disney to design the Tron Light
cycle in the hit film.
A former designer for Bugatti Automobiles, he also designed the
Bubbleship used by Tom Cruise in the recent Universal sci-fi hit
Oblivion .
The German is also responsible for the black and gold livery of the
Lotus LMP2 sports cars.
'The design process of the C-01 was a labor of love, there were many
challenges, ensuring that the bike not only touches your visual senses
with its timeless blend of classic appeal and modern execution, but
that is safe and ergonomically sound was critical to me,' he said.
'We have worked hard to create a motorcycle with very distinctive
features such as a clean main body, an extremely low side profile, a
bold stance, a unique air intake, logical part line solutions and
clean graphics.'
The original idea to create the C-01 came from Kodewa s Dr Colin
Kolles.
Speaking about the project he said: 'We set out to create a bike that
isn t just great to ride but also represents a piece of art in motion.
'Over the years I have seen my fair share of style over substance,
what this bike brings to the market is a unique combination of both:
state of the art technology with a truly jaw-dropping aesthetic.'
Günther Holzer, CEO of Holzer Group said: 'I was one of the first
people to ride it and I have to say I was very impressed.
'Together we have found that delicate balance between raw, aggressive
power and breath-taking handling.
'The team has created something very special, it looks incredible, it
sounds fantastic but above all, the ride is sensational. I m very
happy.'
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