Lightning Motorcycles race bike hits the street, consumer version revealed [w/video]

After setting a 216 mile-per-hour land speed record on the Bonneville Salt Flats last year Lightning Motorcycles , made it known that you can purchase one of their TTXGP-winning electric bikes. While we've not yet heard of anyone taking them up on the $38,888 offer, the company is still moving forward with retail plans and has released some specs – including a range of battery options – and a sketch of what buyers might expect the consumer model to look like. (Hint: Seriously badass.) The company has also handed off one of its machines to a journalist from Motorcycles.com for a little inspection and some on-the-street action. The test, much of which was captured on video, features real time commentary that consists largely of repetitions of "Oh my god!", "Holy crap!", and "That's fast!" as the rider rolls forward and back on the throttle. While there's no doubt it's entert...

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