Business View Magazine | October 2019

103 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2019 speed and power usage needed to arrive at the given location. This year, LITO has introduced its second generation Sora with new features, increased range, and greater performance, while retaining many of the exclusive features first brought to electric motorcycles by the Generation 1. The Sora Generation 2 features a 3-phase, permanent magnet, AC motor that is liquid-cooled to prevent overheating. The 18 kWh battery provides 50 percent more range than the Generation 1, and has an integrated thermal management system, with a maximum range of 180 miles. The 3.3 kW on-board charger reduces charging time by half, to approximately 5 hours. The Sora produces instant, seamless acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in 3 seconds. Acceleration has been slightly improved over the Generation 1 as a result of weight savings, particularly in the Rotobox carbon wheels. The chassis continues to be lightweight aerospace grade aluminum, while the body makes use of even more carbon fiber. So, even with the improved battery and range, the new Sora weighs 550 lbs., approximately 25 lbs. less than the Generation 1. While LITO produces, designs, and engineers most of the Sora — including its battery pack, electronics, and software — it again partnered with some of the best suppliers in the world for selected components to ensure superior quality and performance. “It was an intense year in the R&D and manufacturing of all of the components,” says Legris. “And the challenge that we had was to get the level of quality from our suppliers to reach the level of quality of the Sora, which is premium. So, last year, was the testing, R&D, manufacturing, and supply chain. Right now, we are delivering the product to customers.” In order to get this year’s limited edition of 20 Generation 2 bikes to those select customers, Legris has hired Pierre Corriveau as Vice President for Sales & Marketing. And Corriveau’s modus operandi is straightforward: “Our niche is the exotic,” he exclaims. “Our client is the half of the one percent; they already have motorcycles or collections of exotic cars; they’re gearheads in their own way; and they’re interested in this L I TO MOTORCYCLES