Lightning Motorcycles has dominated the all-electric class at Pikes Peak, taken the prize for fastest electric superbike at Bonneville, and now it’s ready to capitalize on those successes. The LS-218 stands to take the crown as the world’s fastest production bike.

The “218” refers to the 218.637 mph record it set at Bonneville in August 2011. That’s officially the fastest “production” motorcycle to blast down the salt flats, electric or otherwise. Lightning began taking pre-orders for the consumer version after entering the record books, and three years later it’s finally ready to deliver.

For USD 38,888, the LS-218 packs a 200hp, liquid-cooled electric motor. There’s no transmission, with the direct drive motor spinning at a maximum of 10,500rpm and putting out 168 lb-ft of torque. Three, 380-volt battery capacities are available, with the 12 kWh good for a claimed 100-120 miles, the 15 kWh maxing out at 150 miles, and the massive 20 kWh lithium-ion pack getting 160-180 miles per charge – right in line with its combustion brethren. Juicing up through a Level 2 charger takes about two hours, although Lightning claims a 30-minute charge using an undisclosed quick charger.

The bike features inverted Öhlins forks and adjustable shocks, a billet aluminium swing arm, 320mm Brembos up front, and 17″ Marchesini forged magnesium wheels.