International Dealer News IDN 114 Aug/Sept 2013 | Page 15

news ROOM Rieju MRT 125LC Pro and SM THE Rieju UK importer is offering its MRT 125LC Pro and SM in exclusive Rieju competition series bodywork (Green/White/Red with race logos as used on the Competition model) for a limited time. The two models are both built in Spain and use Yamaha power and feature a two year full parts and labour warranty. RIEJU UK Cornwall, UK Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.riejumoto.com Lotus motorcycle in development LOTUS Motorcycles is a new company, which has been established to design and build motorcycles bearing the name of the classic British sports car manufacturer. Lotus Motorcycles is a joint project between Kodewa, car designer Daniel Simon and the Holzer Group, and it intends to create the Lotus C-01 motorcycle, which it says will reflect a combination of lifestyle, design and high-end technology, using carbon, titanium and aerospace quality steel in the production process. Kodewa has recently built the new Lotus T128 LMP (Le Mans Prototype) sports car and is running the Lotus LMP2 programme in the FIA World Endurance Championship. film ‘Oblivion’. The German is also responsible for the black and gold livery of the Lotus LMP2 sports cars. Talking about his ideas for the C-01, he said: “With the Lotus C-01, we have only one ambition: to create a unique state-of-the-art machine that carries its brutal forces with elegance and style, a high-tech monster in a tailored suit. The C-01, with all its top notch components and materials, is first and foremost emotional, heartbreaking, at times playfully retro, and always clearly a Lotus. Lotus is a glamorous name with a rich history, and the C-01 celebrates it proudly: the shapes of the marvellous Lotus 49 were a main inspiration, and all colour schemes pay homage to iconic Lotus racing liveries, such as the dashing black and gold. The intersection of past and future always fascinates, and so does the unique idea of the C-01.” The development, production and assembly of the Lotus motorcycle will be by Holzer Group. In the last years, Holzer has successfully implemented many projects, including German Touring car Championship DTM, German Rally Championship and Formula 1. Within the Holzer Group, the Performance GmbH is involved in the development process. The components made of titanium, carbon fibre and aerospace steel will be produced by RPC GmbH, which is also part of Holzer Group and Kodewa. [email protected] The shape of Lotus motorcycles will be created by designer Daniel Simon, a former designer for Bugatti Automobiles, who has recently designed concept vehicles for Hollywood studios including the ‘Lightcycle’ in the 2010 Disney motion picture ‘Tron: ?Vv7?( ??BF?R( ?'V&&?W6??( ?W6VB'?F??7'V?6R??F?P???