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Re: Lotus C-01
« Reply #15 on: February 25, 2014, 09:29:43 PM »
Quote from: Jim on February 25, 2014, 08:15:08 PM
Is the fuel cap hiding under the aft edge of the windscreen?

Yes, you'll have to take half the fairing off to fill up.
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Re: Lotus C-01
« Reply #16 on: February 26, 2014, 01:34:45 AM »
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It has me thinking, "Who wants a hydraulic hopping clutch? And what do they have against bunnies?"
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Re: Lotus C-01
« Reply #17 on: February 26, 2014, 06:53:54 AM »
Quote from: PatM on February 25, 2014, 09:29:43 PM
Quote from: Jim on February 25, 2014, 08:15:08 PM
Is the fuel cap hiding under the aft edge of the windscreen?

Yes, you'll have to take half the fairing off to fill up.


But only every 30-45 miles or so.   ;D
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Re: Lotus C-01
« Reply #18 on: February 26, 2014, 09:08:13 PM »
Quote from: Cablebandit on February 26, 2014, 06:53:54 AM
Quote from: PatM on February 25, 2014, 09:29:43 PM
Quote from: Jim on February 25, 2014, 08:15:08 PM
Is the fuel cap hiding under the aft edge of the windscreen?

Yes, you'll have to take half the fairing off to fill up.


But only every 30-45 miles or so.   ;D
That is, if you ride it more than 30-45 miles per day.  :lol:
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Re: Lotus C-01
« Reply #19 on: February 27, 2014, 06:29:39 AM »
Besides the looks, I can't imagine why they put forks with that much rake on it, then make the rest cafe style. :headscratch:
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Re: Lotus C-01
« Reply #20 on: February 27, 2014, 08:36:54 AM »
Quote from: JonS on February 27, 2014, 06:29:39 AM
Besides the looks, I can't imagine why they put forks with that much rake on it, then make the rest cafe style. :headscratch:


I thought Lotus was known for going 'round corners?

Perhaps someone should tell them.......
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Re: Lotus C-01
« Reply #21 on: February 27, 2014, 10:50:06 AM »
Quote from: JonS on February 27, 2014, 06:29:39 AM
Besides the looks, I can't imagine why they put forks with that much rake on it, then make the rest cafe style. :headscratch:


How else do you clear that monstrosity in the front.
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Re: Lotus C-01
« Reply #22 on: February 27, 2014, 12:15:16 PM »
Quote from: mxvet57 on February 27, 2014, 10:50:06 AM
Quote from: JonS on February 27, 2014, 06:29:39 AM
Besides the looks, I can't imagine why they put forks with that much rake on it, then make the rest cafe style. :headscratch:


How else do you clear that monstrosity in the front.
Good point. Maybe they should stick to making cool cars.
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Re: Lotus C-01
« Reply #23 on: February 27, 2014, 06:09:19 PM »
I think it's cool, and dead sexy.
Let's see the numbers before we kill it.
Lotus isn't really known for making boat-anchors...
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Re: Lotus C-01
« Reply #24 on: February 27, 2014, 06:54:08 PM »
Quote from: Flyer on February 27, 2014, 06:09:19 PM

Lotus isn't really known for making boat-anchors...


Apparently they just started.
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Re: Lotus C-01
« Reply #25 on: February 28, 2014, 11:19:41 PM »
Quote from: mxvet57 on February 27, 2014, 06:54:08 PM
Quote from: Flyer on February 27, 2014, 06:09:19 PM

Lotus isn't really known for making boat-anchors...


Apparently they just started.

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Re: Lotus C-01
« Reply #26 on: March 01, 2014, 03:17:20 AM »
And to be fair, Lotus ONLY sold their name for this thing. They didn't actually make it.

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... even if its builders are only using the marque's name under license ...


http://www.autoblog.com/2014/01/16/lotus-c-01-motorcycle/
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Re: Lotus C-01
« Reply #27 on: March 01, 2014, 07:10:13 PM »
Another article on it...

The Ridiculous $137K Superbike That’s Too Gorgeous to Ride
http://www.wired.com/autopia/2014/02/lotus-c01/

When I see the "green" schemed bike, my mind thinks there should be a large "John Deere" logo on that immense side panel.
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Re: Lotus C-01
« Reply #28 on: March 01, 2014, 08:41:03 PM »
Quote from: Jim on March 01, 2014, 07:10:13 PM
Another article on it...

The Ridiculous $137K Superbike That’s Too Gorgeous to Ride
http://www.wired.com/autopia/2014/02/lotus-c01/

When I see the "green" schemed bike, my mind thinks there should be a large "John Deere" logo on that immense side panel.


It really is the same designer that did the TRON lightcycles?!? That's a hoot. I hope shah knows about this.
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Re: Lotus C-01
« Reply #29 on: March 02, 2014, 07:35:30 AM »
Like much rolling art, I think it looks incredible; however like much rolling art, I'm guessing it won't be much fun to ride and will end up being a display piece for some rich dude in his living room, office, or business.  No one buys a bike like that and rides it much- I'm guessing that's also why they are only making a few.   :thumbsup:
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