Lotus Motorcycle C-01 Superbike

Lotus has just unveiled its first motorcycle, the C-01 and whilst the name may not inspire your imagination the bike itself almost certainly will.

The bike's appearance is courtesy of designer Daniel Simon whose previous work includes Tron: Legacy's Lightcycle and the Bubble Ship in Oblivion. If you're wondering where that retro influence is from he also designed a bunch of vehicles in the Captain America film as well.

The C-01 isn't just about good looks either, it's a state-of-the-art superbike with a body built from titanium, carbon fibre and naturally aerospace quality steel.

Behind that unique air intake is a V-twin engine boasting 200hp. There's no word on performance but considering its low-profile design and Lotus' history you can bet it'll be blisteringly fast.

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