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Lightning LS-218 vs Bajaj KB 125
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Motorcycle Comparison
Lightning LS-218
৳46,888
VS
Bajaj KB 125
৳0
Complete Specifications Comparison
Basic Information
Engine Type
IPM liquid-cooled electric motor
Single Cylinder, 2-Stroke, Air Cooled
Engine Type
IPM liquid-cooled electric motor
Single Cylinder, 2-Stroke, Air Cooled
Controller Type
FluxVector Drive System
N/A
Controller Type
FluxVector Drive System
N/A
Transmission Type
N/A
Manual
Transmission Type
N/A
Manual
Clutch Type
N/A
Wet Multi-Plate
Clutch Type
N/A
Wet Multi-Plate
Drive Type
Direct Single Speed Drive
Chain Drive
Drive Type
Direct Single Speed Drive
Chain Drive
Brand
Lightning
Bajaj (Kawasaki Bajaj)
Brand
Lightning
Bajaj (Kawasaki Bajaj)
Model
Lightning LS-218
KB 125
Model
Lightning LS-218
KB 125
Bike Name
Lightning LS-218
Bajaj KB 125
Bike Name
Lightning LS-218
Bajaj KB 125
Model Year
2014
$\sim 1996 - 2000$ (Discontinued)
Model Year
2014
$\sim 1996 - 2000$ (Discontinued)
Category/Type
Super Bike
Classic Commuter / Standard
Category/Type
Super Bike
Classic Commuter / Standard
Country of Origin
USA
India / Collaboration with Japan (Kawasaki)
Country of Origin
USA
India / Collaboration with Japan (Kawasaki)
Assembly Location
USA
India / N/A (Discontinued)
Assembly Location
USA
India / N/A (Discontinued)
Status
Not available in Bangladesh
Discontinued - Available Only in Used Market
Status
Not available in Bangladesh
Discontinued - Available Only in Used Market
Colors Available
Not specified
Red, Blue, Black (Original)
Colors Available
Not specified
Red, Blue, Black (Original)
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Wet Cell (Historically)
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Wet Cell (Historically)
Charger Type
Level 2, Level 3, Lightning-Fast Charge System (LFCS)
N/A
Charger Type
Level 2, Level 3, Lightning-Fast Charge System (LFCS)
N/A
Seat Type
Comfortable, ergonomic
Single Seat (Long Seat)
Seat Type
Comfortable, ergonomic
Single Seat (Long Seat)
Handle Type
Standard
Single Tubular Handlebar
Handle Type
Standard
Single Tubular Handlebar
Frame Type
Not specified
Single Down Tube Frame
Frame Type
Not specified
Single Down Tube Frame
Swingarm Type
N/A
N/A
Swingarm Type
N/A
N/A
Engine & Performance
Displacement (cc)
N/A
$123 \text{ cc}$
Displacement (cc)
N/A
$123 \text{ cc}$
Maximum Power
244180.00
$12.5 \text{ PS } @ 7250 \text{ rpm}$
Maximum Power
244180.00
$12.5 \text{ PS } @ 7250 \text{ rpm}$
Maximum Torque
298220.00
$11.0 \text{ Nm } @ 7500 \text{ rpm}$
Maximum Torque
298220.00
$11.0 \text{ Nm } @ 7500 \text{ rpm}$
Peak Power
244 HP
$12.5 \text{ PS } @ 7250 \text{ rpm}$
Peak Power
244 HP
$12.5 \text{ PS } @ 7250 \text{ rpm}$
Number of Cylinders
N/A
1
Number of Cylinders
N/A
1
Valve Configuration
N/A
N/A
Valve Configuration
N/A
N/A
Valves Per Cylinder
N/A
N/A
Valves Per Cylinder
N/A
N/A
Bore
N/A
$55.0 \text{ mm}$
Bore
N/A
$55.0 \text{ mm}$
Stroke
N/A
$51.8 \text{ mm}$
Stroke
N/A
$51.8 \text{ mm}$
Bore x Stroke
N/A
$55.0 \text{ x } 51.8 \text{ mm}$
Bore x Stroke
N/A
$55.0 \text{ x } 51.8 \text{ mm}$
Compression Ratio
N/A
N/A
Compression Ratio
N/A
N/A
Cooling System
Liquid-cooled
Air Cooled
Cooling System
Liquid-cooled
Air Cooled
Fuel Supply System
N/A
Carburetor
Fuel Supply System
N/A
Carburetor
Ignition System
Electric Start
Digital (CDI)
Ignition System
Electric Start
Digital (CDI)
Engine Layout
IPM liquid-cooled electric motor
Vertical
Engine Layout
IPM liquid-cooled electric motor
Vertical
Engine Oil Grade
N/A
2-Stroke Oil (Separate Tank)
Engine Oil Grade
N/A
2-Stroke Oil (Separate Tank)
Valve Adjustment Interval
N/A
N/A
Valve Adjustment Interval
N/A
N/A
Starting System
Electric Start
Kick Start Only
Starting System
Electric Start
Kick Start Only
Engine Kill Switch
Yes
No (Based on era)
Engine Kill Switch
Yes
No (Based on era)
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not specified
N/A
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not specified
N/A
Power Consumption
Not specified
N/A
Power Consumption
Not specified
N/A
Motor Power
244 HP
N/A
Motor Power
244 HP
N/A
Emission Standard
Zero Emission (Electric)
Pre-Emission Standard (Discontinued)
Emission Standard
Zero Emission (Electric)
Pre-Emission Standard (Discontinued)
Battery Power
Up to 28 kWh (LFCS option)
N/A
Battery Power
Up to 28 kWh (LFCS option)
N/A
Power Mode Indicator
Yes
N/A
Power Mode Indicator
Yes
N/A
Fuel & Mileage
Engine Oil Capacity
N/A
N/A (Gearbox) / Separate 2-Stroke Oil Tank
Engine Oil Capacity
N/A
N/A (Gearbox) / Separate 2-Stroke Oil Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity
N/A
$8.0 \text{ Litres}$ (Main) + $2.3 \text{ L}$ (Reserve)
Fuel Tank Capacity
N/A
$8.0 \text{ Litres}$ (Main) + $2.3 \text{ L}$ (Reserve)
Fuel Economy
N/A
$\sim 40 \text{ kmpl}$ (User Reported)
Fuel Economy
N/A
$\sim 40 \text{ kmpl}$ (User Reported)
Average Mileage
N/A
$\sim 40-45 \text{ kmpl}$
Average Mileage
N/A
$\sim 40-45 \text{ kmpl}$
Mileage City
N/A
$\sim 40 \text{ kmpl}$
Mileage City
N/A
$\sim 40 \text{ kmpl}$
Mileage Highway
N/A
$\sim 45 \text{ kmpl}$
Mileage Highway
N/A
$\sim 45 \text{ kmpl}$
Load Capacity
N/A
N/A
Load Capacity
N/A
N/A
Battery Capacity
122028.0
N/A
Battery Capacity
122028.0
N/A
Range
160–180 miles (260–290 km) standard battery; up to 335 miles (540 km) with 28 kWh LFCS
$\sim 350 \text{ km}$ (Calculated with $40 \text{ kmpl}$ avg)
Range
160–180 miles (260–290 km) standard battery; up to 335 miles (540 km) with 28 kWh LFCS
$\sim 350 \text{ km}$ (Calculated with $40 \text{ kmpl}$ avg)
Range Indicator
Yes
No
Range Indicator
Yes
No
Range Per Charge (Eco)
Up to 335 miles
N/A
Range Per Charge (Eco)
Up to 335 miles
N/A
Range Per Charge (Normal)
160–180 miles
N/A
Range Per Charge (Normal)
160–180 miles
N/A
Range Per Charge (Sport)
Not specified
N/A
Range Per Charge (Sport)
Not specified
N/A
Low Fuel Warning
Battery low indicator
Yes (Manual Reserve Tap)
Low Fuel Warning
Battery low indicator
Yes (Manual Reserve Tap)
Performance & Speed
Top Speed
N/A
$\sim 105-110 \text{ kmph}$ (Approximate)
Top Speed
N/A
$\sim 105-110 \text{ kmph}$ (Approximate)
Acceleration (0-60)
N/A
N/A (Very Quick for its era)
Acceleration (0-60)
N/A
N/A (Very Quick for its era)
Acceleration (0-100)
N/A
N/A
Acceleration (0-100)
N/A
N/A
Quick Shifter
No
No
Quick Shifter
No
No
Launch Control
No
No
Launch Control
No
No
Traction Control
N/A
No
Traction Control
N/A
No
Transmission & Drive
Number of Gears
N/A
4-Speed (Some international versions may have been 5-speed)
Number of Gears
N/A
4-Speed (Some international versions may have been 5-speed)
Gear Pattern
Single speed
All Up / N-1-2-3-4 (Varies by market)
Gear Pattern
Single speed
All Up / N-1-2-3-4 (Varies by market)
Gear Ratios
N/A
N/A
Gear Ratios
N/A
N/A
Primary Drive
Chain drive
N/A
Primary Drive
Chain drive
N/A
Final Drive
Chain
Chain
Final Drive
Chain
Chain
Drive Chain/Belt Type
Chain drive
N/A
Drive Chain/Belt Type
Chain drive
N/A
Chain/Belt Life
N/A
N/A
Chain/Belt Life
N/A
N/A
Dimensions & Weight
Overall Length
N/A
2040 mm
Overall Length
N/A
2040 mm
Overall Width
N/A
760 mm
Overall Width
N/A
760 mm
Overall Height
N/A
1087 mm
Overall Height
N/A
1087 mm
Wheelbase
N/A
1260 mm
Wheelbase
N/A
1260 mm
Ground Clearance
N/A
162 mm
Ground Clearance
N/A
162 mm
Seat Height
32813
N/A
Seat Height
32813
N/A
Step-up Seat Height
N/A
N/A
Step-up Seat Height
N/A
N/A
Kerb Weight
495225.0
$120 \text{ kg}$
Kerb Weight
495225.0
$120 \text{ kg}$
Gross Weight
495225
N/A
Gross Weight
495225
N/A
Battery Weight
Not specified
N/A
Battery Weight
Not specified
N/A
Brakes & Safety
Front Brake Type
Brembo Monoblock calipers
130 mm Drum
Front Brake Type
Brembo Monoblock calipers
130 mm Drum
Rear Brake Type
Brembo caliper
130 mm Drum
Rear Brake Type
Brembo caliper
130 mm Drum
Front Brake Size
320.0
$130 \text{ mm}$
Front Brake Size
320.0
$130 \text{ mm}$
Rear Brake Size
320.0
$130 \text{ mm}$
Rear Brake Size
320.0
$130 \text{ mm}$
ABS Type
No ABS
No
ABS Type
No ABS
No
Brake Pad Life
N/A
N/A
Brake Pad Life
N/A
N/A
Braking Distance
Not specified
N/A
Braking Distance
Not specified
N/A
Regenerative Braking
Yes, programmable
No
Regenerative Braking
Yes, programmable
No
Anti-Theft System
Two kill switches
No
Anti-Theft System
Two kill switches
No
Central Lock
Yes
N/A
Central Lock
Yes
N/A
Remote Lock
No
N/A
Remote Lock
No
N/A
Handle Lock
Yes
Yes
Handle Lock
Yes
Yes
Steering Lock
Yes
Yes
Steering Lock
Yes
Yes
Suspension & Handling
Front Suspension Type
Fully adjustable Öhlins FGRT inverted fork (43mm)
Telescopic Forks
Front Suspension Type
Fully adjustable Öhlins FGRT inverted fork (43mm)
Telescopic Forks
Rear Suspension Type
Öhlins TTX36 Shock
Twin Shock Absorbers ($5$ step adjustable hydraulic)
Rear Suspension Type
Öhlins TTX36 Shock
Twin Shock Absorbers ($5$ step adjustable hydraulic)
Front Suspension Travel
N/A
N/A
Front Suspension Travel
N/A
N/A
Rear Suspension Travel
N/A
N/A
Rear Suspension Travel
N/A
N/A
Adjustable Controls
Fully adjustable Öhlins suspension
No
Adjustable Controls
Fully adjustable Öhlins suspension
No
Climbing Ability
Not specified
N/A
Climbing Ability
Not specified
N/A
Wheels & Tires
Front Tyre Size
120/70ZR17
2.75 x 18 - 4 PR
Front Tyre Size
120/70ZR17
2.75 x 18 - 4 PR
Rear Tyre Size
190/55ZR17
3.00 x 18 - 6 PR
Rear Tyre Size
190/55ZR17
3.00 x 18 - 6 PR
Front Wheel Size
17
$18 \text{ inch}$
Front Wheel Size
17
$18 \text{ inch}$
Rear Wheel Size
17
$18 \text{ inch}$
Rear Wheel Size
17
$18 \text{ inch}$
Tyre Type
N/A
Tube Type (Historically)
Tyre Type
N/A
Tube Type (Historically)
Tyre Brand
N/A
N/A
Tyre Brand
N/A
N/A
Tyre Life
N/A
N/A
Tyre Life
N/A
N/A
Wheel Type
Tubeless
Spoke / Alloy (Varied by variant/market)
Wheel Type
Tubeless
Spoke / Alloy (Varied by variant/market)
Wheel Material
7075 Forged Aluminum
N/A
Wheel Material
7075 Forged Aluminum
N/A
Electrical & Battery
Motor Efficiency
Not specified
N/A
Motor Efficiency
Not specified
N/A
Motor Life
Not specified
N/A
Motor Life
Not specified
N/A
Motor Placement
Integrated motor and controller
N/A
Motor Placement
Integrated motor and controller
N/A
Motor Controller
FluxVector Drive System
N/A
Motor Controller
FluxVector Drive System
N/A
Controller Voltage
300V
N/A
Controller Voltage
300V
N/A
Controller Life
Not specified
N/A
Controller Life
Not specified
N/A
Battery Voltage
300.0
N/A
Battery Voltage
300.0
N/A
Battery Rating
N/A
N/A
Battery Rating
N/A
N/A
Battery Life
N/A
N/A
Battery Life
N/A
N/A
Battery Warranty
Not specified
N/A
Battery Warranty
Not specified
N/A
Battery Removable
No
N/A
Battery Removable
No
N/A
Battery Replacement Cost
N/A
N/A
Battery Replacement Cost
N/A
N/A
Battery Health Check
Yes
N/A
Battery Health Check
Yes
N/A
Battery Life Indicator
Yes
N/A
Battery Life Indicator
Yes
N/A
Battery Management System
Yes
N/A
Battery Management System
Yes
N/A
Charging Time
12 min to 80% (LFCS), 35 min (Level 3), 120 min (Level 2)
N/A
Charging Time
12 min to 80% (LFCS), 35 min (Level 3), 120 min (Level 2)
N/A
Charging Port
Yes
N/A
Charging Port
Yes
N/A
Charging Input
120-240V AC
N/A
Charging Input
120-240V AC
N/A
Fast Charging
Yes
N/A
Fast Charging
Yes
N/A
USB Charging
No
No
USB Charging
No
No
Lighting & Display
Error Code Display
Yes
No
Error Code Display
Yes
No
Headlight Type
LED
Halogen Bulb
Headlight Type
LED
Halogen Bulb
Tail Light Type
N/A
Halogen Bulb
Tail Light Type
N/A
Halogen Bulb
Turn Signal Type
N/A
Halogen Bulb
Turn Signal Type
N/A
Halogen Bulb
DRL
N/A
No
DRL
N/A
No
Hazard Light
No
No
Hazard Light
No
No
Display Type
Digital LCD
Analogue
Display Type
Digital LCD
Analogue
Speedometer Type
Digital
Analogue
Speedometer Type
Digital
Analogue
Odometer Type
Digital
Analogue
Odometer Type
Digital
Analogue
Tachometer Type
N/A
Analogue
Tachometer Type
N/A
Analogue
Fuel Gauge Type
Battery level indicator
Analogue
Fuel Gauge Type
Battery level indicator
Analogue
Clock
Digital LCD
No
Clock
Digital LCD
No
Pass Light Switch
Yes
No
Pass Light Switch
Yes
No
Side Stand Indicator
No
No
Side Stand Indicator
No
No
Technology & Features
Trip Meter
N/A
Analogue (Single)
Trip Meter
N/A
Analogue (Single)
Mobile Connectivity
No
No
Mobile Connectivity
No
No
Bluetooth Features
No
No
Bluetooth Features
No
No
Navigation
No
No
Navigation
No
No
Riding Modes
Multiple modes (Eco, Sport, etc.)
No
Riding Modes
Multiple modes (Eco, Sport, etc.)
No
Parking Mode
No
N/A
Parking Mode
No
N/A
Reverse Mode
No
N/A
Reverse Mode
No
N/A
Comfort & Ergonomics
Wind Protection
Aerodynamic Carbon Fiber Fairings
Small Headlamp Fairing
Wind Protection
Aerodynamic Carbon Fiber Fairings
Small Headlamp Fairing
Pillion Seat
Single seat with lumbar support
Yes
Pillion Seat
Single seat with lumbar support
Yes
Pillion Footrest
Yes
Yes
Pillion Footrest
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rails
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rails
Yes
Yes
Footpeg Position
Standard
Commuter (Forward)
Footpeg Position
Standard
Commuter (Forward)
Storage Compartments
No
No
Storage Compartments
No
No
Under Seat Storage
N/A
No
Under Seat Storage
N/A
No
Pricing & Availability
Ex-showroom Price
46888.00 BDT
Discontinued
Ex-showroom Price
46888.00 BDT
Discontinued
On-Road Price
N/A
Discontinued
On-Road Price
N/A
Discontinued
Regular Price
46888.00 BDT
$\text{Tk. 1,20,000}$ (Original Price $\sim 1998$)
Regular Price
46888.00 BDT
$\text{Tk. 1,20,000}$ (Original Price $\sim 1998$)
Special Price
N/A
N/A
Special Price
N/A
N/A
Registration Cost
N/A
N/A
Registration Cost
N/A
N/A
Insurance Cost
N/A
N/A
Insurance Cost
N/A
N/A
EMI Options
Not available
Not Available
EMI Options
Not available
Not Available
Distributor/Seller
Not available in Bangladesh
Discontinued (Used Market)
Distributor/Seller
Not available in Bangladesh
Discontinued (Used Market)
Service Cost
N/A
Moderate (Due to 2-Stroke specific needs)
Service Cost
N/A
Moderate (Due to 2-Stroke specific needs)
Running Cost
Very low
Moderate (Lower mileage than modern 4-strokes)
Running Cost
Very low
Moderate (Lower mileage than modern 4-strokes)
Service & Maintenance
Air Filter Service Interval
N/A
N/A
Air Filter Service Interval
N/A
N/A
Service Reminder
No
No
Service Reminder
No
No
Spare Parts Availability
Limited outside USA
Limited (Often requires specialized sourcing or after-market parts)
Spare Parts Availability
Limited outside USA
Limited (Often requires specialized sourcing or after-market parts)
Service Intervals
N/A
N/A (Dependent on owner/mechanic)
Service Intervals
N/A
N/A (Dependent on owner/mechanic)
Warranty Terms
Not specified
N/A
Warranty Terms
Not specified
N/A