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All Bikes/Compare/Lightning Ls-218 vs Honda Em1 E

Lightning Ls-218 vs Honda Em1 E

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Lightning Ls-218 vs Honda Em1 E. Lightning Ls-218: 200 hp (peak, electric motor; no traditional rpm rating — full power delivered across a broad range) hp, 227 kg (curb weight, estimated — note: exact published weight varies by source and battery configuration) weight, top speed 351 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.2/10. Honda Em1 E: 1.7 kW (2.3 hp) continuous / 1.7 kW rated output hp, 96 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 45 km/h (limited to AM licence category), Motoryk rating 6.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Lightning Ls-218 Honda Em1 E
Horsepower (hp)
200 hp
1.7 hp
Torque (Nm)
228 Nm
90 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
351 km/h
45 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
227 kg
96 kg
Type
Electric
Electric
Horsepower
200 hp (peak, electric motor; no traditional rpm rating — full power delivered across a broad range)
1.7 kW (2.3 hp) continuous / 1.7 kW rated output
Torque
228 Nm (instant torque from 0 rpm, peak figure)
90 Nm @ 0 rpm (wheel torque, estimated; motor output torque approximately 15.9 Nm)
Top Speed
351 km/h
45 km/h (limited to AM licence category)
Weight
227 kg (curb weight, estimated — note: exact published weight varies by source and battery configuration)
96 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
Equivalent to approximately 1.5–2.5 kWh/km (range ~160–240 km per charge depending on riding conditions; no liquid fuel consumed)
N/A - Electric vehicle; estimated energy consumption approximately 1.5–2.0 kWh/100km (real-world estimate)
Fairing
Yes
Yes

Individual Reviews

Lightning Ls-218
Lightning Ls-218
7.2/10

"Extraordinary machine, terrifying ownership proposition — buy only with eyes open."

Pros
+Genuinely record-breaking performance
+Serious chassis and engineering
+Visceral, addictive torque delivery
Cons
Company support effectively dead
Proprietary parts near-impossible
Battery replacement eye-wateringly expensive
Honda Em1 E
Honda Em1 E
6.5/10

"Sensible urban commuter, but range limits everything beyond city boundaries."

Pros
+Honda build quality confidence
+Removable battery pack system
+Near-zero running costs
Cons
40-mile range ceiling reality
Battery pack replacement costs
No fast charging capability

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