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Monday March 16, 2009
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Evo Design Solutions has developed the EV-0 RR, a race-ready electric motorcycle based on technology derived from Grand Prix motorcycles and Le Mans race cars, Autopia reports. While many of the pieces are familiar—including twin electric motors, a carbon-fiber monocoque chassis, and forkless single-sided front suspension—they've never been put to use in a green racing bike. The company designed it to race in the TTXGP Zero-Emissions Grand Prix this coming June.
The report said that the 364-pound EV-0 RR is the first project the six-year-old firm has done on its own. That's with the exception of the external design, which was sourced from motorcycle design house Xenophya. Interestingly, Evo went with a monocoque shell for more flexible options when placing the battery pack and motor. "A monocoque doesn't use a frame, so you've got a lot more room," Rick Simpson, co-director of Evo Design Solutions, said in the article. "It's almost mandatory for an electric motorcycle because it gives you much greater latitude in placing the batteries. It's also incredibly stiff."
Simpson said in the report that the final bikes won't be seen until race day, although the company plans to show off some prototypes along the way. Consequently, production plans remain uncertain. However, since race rules require that "open-class bikes be offered for sale at the conclusion of the race for no more than 20,000 pounds (about $28,000)," it looks pretty likely that something will be for sale soon.
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March 16, 2009 11:40 PM
while i was still obsessed with the Ducati 900 SS series, one look is all i need to speak in the past tense...
now the only thought i have is...where do i order one..?..