The Ducati MotoE bike took to the track for the first time at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli. Where they announced the agreement with Dorna Sports in October.
Starting from the 2023 season, the Borgo Panigale motorcycle manufacturer. Will be the sole supplier of motorcycles for the FIM Enel MotoE™ World Cup. The electric class of the MotoGP™ World Championship.
The electric motorcycle prototype, code-named “V21L”. It is the result of the joint work of the Ducati Corse team and the Ducati R&D engineers. Led by Roberto Canè, Ducati eMobility Director.
And was taken out on track by Michele Pirro, professional rider and Ducati test rider since 2013. Who evaluated the technical characteristics and potential of Ducati’s first electric motorcycle.
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Roberto Canè, Ducati eMobility Director: “We are experiencing a truly extraordinary moment. I find it hard to believe the bike arrives as accurate and still not a dream!
The first electric Ducati on the track is exceptional not only for its uniqueness but also for the type of undertaking. Challenging both for its performance objectives and its extremely short timescales.
Precisely for this reason, the work of the whole team dedicated to the project has been incredibl. And today’s result repays us for the efforts made in recent months.
We are certainly not finished yet; indeed, we know that the road ahead is still very long.But in the meantime, we have laid a first substantial ‘brick’.”
Michele Pirro, Ducati test rider: “Testing the MotoE prototype on the circuit was an incredible thrill because it marks the beginning of an important chapter in Ducati history.
The bike is light and already has a good balance. Furthermore, the throttle connection in the first opening phase and the ergonomics are very similar to a MotoGP bike.
If it weren’t for the silence and for the fact that in this test.We decided to limit the power output to just 70% of performance, I could easily have imagined that I was riding my bike.”
The most critical challenges in developing an electric racing motorcycle remain related to the size,weight and range of the batteries.
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Ducati’s goal to make electric motorcycles are high-performance. And characterized by their lightness available to all FIM Enel MotoE™ World Cup participants.
The focus of the project area, in addition to better performance. The containment of weight and the consistency of power delivery during the race.Was obtained thanks to the development of a cooling system suitable for the objective.
Ducati’s experience in the FIM Enel MotoE™ World Cup will be fundamental support for product R&D. The goal to create a Ducati electric vehicle for road use. As soon as the technology allows it sporty, light, exciting and able to satisfy all enthusiasts.
via Ducati Press
