Engineered by Lightning for the sport motorcycle segment, the 2021 Lightning Strike Carbon features a purpose-built liquid-cooled electric configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 120 HP (87.6 kW) at 15,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 252.2 Nm (186 lb-ft), transferring power to the rear wheel through belt final drive.
On the scales, the Strike Carbon measures 206 kg (454 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.58 HP/kg (1.72 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 813 mm (32 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance.
Within MotoLibrary's Lightning archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2020 to 2021, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Power-to-Weight
0.58 HP/kg (1.72 kg/HP)
Standover Height
813 mm (32 in)
Engine
Engine TypeElectric
Engine DetailsLightning FluxVector Drive System is 300V liquid-cooled, three-phase AC induction motor
Power120.0 HP (87.6 kW)) @ 15000 RPM
Torque252.2 Nm (25.7 kgf-m or 186.0 ft.lbs)
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
DrivelineClutchless direct single-speed drive
Performance
Top Speed241.4 km/h (150.0 mph)
Chassis
Front SuspensionFully-adjustable 43mm Öhlins fork
Rear SuspensionRear Suspension: Fully-adjustable Öhlins TTX GP shock
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre200/50-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc. Brembo radial-mount forged 4-piston calipers
Front Brake Ø320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. Brembo radial calipers
Rear Brake Ø245 mm (9.6 inches)
WheelsForged aluminum, Pirelli
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight206.0 kg (454.2 pounds)
Power/Weight0.5825 HP/kg
Seat Height813 mm (32.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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