With the first TTXGP completed and the eGrandPrix about to get under way, we'll likely see many designs surfacing for electric racing motorcycles. Luca Bar, who we've seen here before, sent over this one of his E-Carver. The design mounts a 130/65-16 tire up front and a 190/55-18 on the rear wheel that has a hub mounted motor. The riding position is nearly horizontal with … [Read more...]
Peraves Ecomobile, Monotracer, E-Tracer and X-Tracer Cabin Motorcycles
Cabin motorcycles, the nomenclature for fully enclosed 2 wheelers, are an interesting vehicle concept that, no matter their function or rationale, have to overcome a lot of resistance from both drivers and motorcyclists. Peraves, makers of the Ecomobile, Monotracer and the soon to be unveiled E-Tracer electric and X-Tracer X-Prize competitor, are well aware of the mental leap … [Read more...]
The Kneeslider Feature Motorcycles at Vintage Days
It's always nice to see a story online about interesting bikes, though, seeing it in front of you and having the opportunity to talk to the builder is better. But, how many of us have the time to travel around the country to see one bike we might be interested in, I'm guessing not very many, so if you can gather a number of these bikes in one place and add those to many … [Read more...]
Team Agni with Rider Rob Barber Wins Inuagural TTXGP
Team Agni and rider Rob Barber won the inaugural TTXGP. Second place was Thomas Schoenfelder, on the Team XXL entry, Mark Buckley on the Team Brammo entry took third. MotoCzysz was a DNF. TTXGP 2009 PRO Pos Team Rider Time Speed 1 AGNI X01 Rob … [Read more...]
Brammo Enertia on Fox Business News – Racer Top Speed 90 to 95mph
Just caught a short spot on Fox Business with Craig Bramscher, CEO/Chairman of Brammo, manufacturer of the Enertia electric motorcycle. At the end of the interview, Craig was asked about the speed of the Enertia, which is listed as 50 mph for the street bike, but he went on to say that the racer, currently on the Isle of Man for the TTXGP, has a top speed of 90 to 95 mph. … [Read more...]
Mission One TTXGP Racer in Race Colors
The Mission One electric TTXGP race bike was unveiled in full race colors yesterday. One more for the lineup. Everyone has been keeping the final look of their respective bikes under wraps but they're all showing up now. The Mission One racer looks pretty good and quite a bit different than the images of the tentative production street version. Link: TTXGP … [Read more...]
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