{"id":34763,"date":"2022-10-28T05:52:05","date_gmt":"2022-10-28T09:52:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=34763"},"modified":"2022-10-28T05:52:05","modified_gmt":"2022-10-28T09:52:05","slug":"italian-electric-motorcycle-maker-energica-motor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=34763","title":{"rendered":"Italian electric motorcycle maker Energica set to debut massive 180hp electric motor"},"content":{"rendered":"

Energica, the pride of Italy\u2019s growing electric motorcycle manufacturing industry, already has one of the most powerful electric motorcycle drivetrains in the market<\/a>. But that hasn\u2019t stopped the electric motorcycle company, which was acquired by Ideanomics earlier this year<\/a>, from pushing the envelope further with what appears to be an even higher-powered electric motor.<\/p>\n

The new motor was quietly revealed in NHTSA filings for the company\u2019s coming model year\u2019s motorcycles, and was first reported by Cycle World\u2019s<\/em><\/a> Ben Purvis.<\/p>\n

The documents are VIN decoders filed to the NHTSA, which are a requirement for all motor vehicle manufacturers selling their vehicles in the US.<\/p>\n

The manufacturers create their own VINs based on a predetermined structure, with freedom to choose certain codified sequences that relate to each model. Then they have to provide the NHTSA with a way to decode those VINs.<\/p>\n

In Energica\u2019s most recent filing, a new motor power level is revealed in the decoding, offering 134 kW (180 hp). Compared to Energica\u2019s currently most powerful offering of 110 kW (148 hp), that marks a nearly 22% power jump.<\/p>\n

Also keep in mind that electric motorcycles accelerate much faster than ICE-powered motorcycles of the same horsepower level due to their significantly higher bottom-end torque and the lack of gear changing. That means that the 180 hp is likely to feel even more potent than riders may expect.<\/p>\n

The bike is likely to perform as well as nearly any ICE-powered superbike on the market, especially off the line.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not clear when Energica may unveil this new motor, but the upcoming EICMA Milan Motorcycle Show is a good bet.<\/p>\n

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A new Energica Experia motorcycle?<\/h2>\n

The higher-power motor wasn\u2019t the only major revelation in the documents. We also learned about an upcoming model that will likely be based on the Experia platform, only unveiled earlier this year.<\/a><\/p>\n

That bike is Energica\u2019s first sport tourer, helping the manufacturer reach a new market category with a more comfortable and touring-friendly design.<\/p>\n

We don\u2019t have any other indications of what type of modifications could be made on this Experia-based derivative, but it would likely share the same frame and powertrain to the existing Experia.<\/p>\n

I had a chance to ride that bike in Italy<\/a> earlier this year and it was incredible experience. Compared to my past rides on Energica\u2019s more sporty offerings<\/a>, the Experia was certainly more my style. Those sport bikes are fun, but the Experia offers a ride that makes me want to stay out longer. <\/p>\n

And with all of Energica\u2019s motorcycles including DC fast charging as a standard feature, staying out longer is a definitely possibility. A 30-minute rest stop break is all that is needed to put nearly a full charge back into the battery.<\/p>\n

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Electrek\u2019s Take<\/h2>\n

While the higher-power motor is certainly going to be thrilling, the existing power in Energica\u2019s sport bikes is already more than I could ever need. It\u2019s fun to fly up to highway speeds in just over two heart beats, but how much more power is really necessary?<\/p>\n

I think I\u2019m even more excited for the second revelation, which is potentially another Experia-based bike. As much fun as I had on that model, I\u2019m really looking forward to see what Energica could be planning for its newest platform.<\/p>\n

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