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Lit Motors C-1 - 2015 Specifications and Reviews
The 2015 Lit Motors C-1 is an electric enclosed motorcycle concept designed for practical urban commuters seeking safety and efficiency. Known for its innovative gyroscopic self-balancing technology and car-like protective cabin with airbags and seatbelts, it offers 200-mile range and 100 mph top speed. This prototype prioritizes rider protection and comfort over traditional motorcycle performance.
2015
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Cooling system | Air |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 6.000 seconds |
| Top speed | 160.0 km/h (99.4 mph) |
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| Category | Prototype / concept model |
| Year | 2015 |
| Model | Lit Motors C-1 |
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front brakes | Double disc |
| Frame type | Unibody chassis with reinforced doors, seat belts, and multiple airbags |
Physical measures and capacities | |
| Overall width | 1,016 mm (40.0 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,845 mm (112.0 inches) |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 360.0 kg (793.7 pounds) |
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Other specs | |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay |
| Comments | 10 kWh batties. Range 200 miles. 4-6 hour charging. |
| Starter | Electric |
| Color options | Silver |
Performance Profile & Rider Fit
6.5s
0-60 mph (est.)
99.4 mph
Top Speed
Best For
Track15%
City75%
Cornering30%
Daily Riding70%
Touring50%
Passenger60%
Rider Profile
| Best For | This is a genuinely unconventional vehicle, an enclosed, gyroscopically self-balancing two-wheeler, so note that its actual specs may not fully align with typical motorcycle rider expectations; suited to riders curious about novel personal transport rathe |
| Purpose | Designed as an urban commuter concept that offers car-like weather protection and safety features while retaining the narrow footprint and parking ease of a two-wheeler. |
| Rider Fit | Requires minimal physical skill or balance since gyroscopic stabilization keeps it upright even at a stop, making it accessible to people who might be intimidated by conventional motorcycles. |
| Character | A quirky, forward-thinking engineering experiment that blends automotive safety features like airbags and seat belts with the efficiency and agility of a motorcycle-like form factor. |
| Not Ideal For | Not for riders seeking wind-in-hair thrills, aggressive cornering dynamics, or any off-road capability, since this is an enclosed, electrically-driven city prototype rather than a performance machine. |
Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.
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