Lightfighter's Next Test Isn't the Stopwatch. It's Real Riders
- Buck City Biker
- Jun 5
- 2 min read
Lightfighter reckons its electric race bike is the real deal. Now it's letting riders be the judge.
The California outfit is launching a demo programme that gives eligible track-day riders the chance to throw a leg over its V3-RS and V3-RH electric motorcycles. After all the racing and lap times, the company now wants feedback from the people who'll actually buy them.
Lightfighter: From Race Grid to Track Day
Up until now, most of us have only been able to watch Lightfighter from the other side of the fence.
The company made its name taking the naked V3-RH into battle against petrol-powered bikes in the Super Hooligan series. We've followed that story before, along with MotoAmerica champion Josh Herrin's impressions after getting some seat time on the machine.
Now Lightfighter is giving track-day riders a chance to find out what all the fuss is about for themselves.
The new demo programme will put riders on both the bikes. If you fancy a go, you'll need to be booked onto one of the track days. The catch for most of our readers? Every announced date is currently in California. The good news is that riders can sample the bikes for free through Lightfighter's Ride a Lightfighter programme.
Demo Dates
May 23, 2026: Laguna Seca (Fun Track Daz)
June 20, 2026: Buttonwillow Raceway (Fun Track Daz)
July 5, 2026: Laguna Seca (Volant Vivere Track Day)
July 25, 2026: Thunderhill West (Pacific Track Time)
August 31, 2026: Sonoma Raceway (Carter’s Track Day)
October 24, 2026: Thunderhill East (Z2 Track Days)
Both the bikes are pre-production machines, so don't be surprised if things continue to evolve. Will we eventually see a road-legal Lightfighter? The signs are encouraging, and rider feedback looks set to play a big role in shaping whatever comes next.
The BCB Take
At this point, nobody's arguing that electric motorcycles are quick. We've seen enough lap times to know they can shift. What riders still want to know is whether they're actually fun.
Does it feel planted tipping into a corner? Can you trust the throttle pulling out of an exit? More importantly, do you come back into the pits looking for another session? That's the stuff that matters.
That's why Lightfighter is handing its bikes over to ordinary riders. Just enthusiasts looking for more seat time and a good day out. That's probably where the most honest feedback comes from.
If riders keep queuing up for another go after their first session, that'll tell us a lot more about the future of these bikes than another race result ever could.
The next person testing a Lightfighter won't be a racer. It could be you.
Ride safe, folks.
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