Electric Motorcycles – Mission One and TTXGP Motorcycle
December 10th, 2009 | Author: Warren
Mission One
Mission Motors unveiled the bike, dubbed Mission One, at the TED conference and said it will begin selling them next year for $69,000 apiece. Although several electric motorcycles have been announced in recent weeks, Mission Motors sticks out because its 12 employees have worked for Tesla, Ducati North America and Intel, and the bike they’re building could set a new benchmark for EVs of all kinds.
The prototype, wearing bodywork designed by Yves Behar, is based on a Ducati 900 was designed entirely in-house by Mission Motors. Power comes from a 3-phase AC induction motor and a liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery the company claims delivers 150 miles and recharges in just two hours at 240 volts. That climbs to eight hours at 120 volts.
Top-shelf hardware includes Ohlins suspension at both ends, four-piston Brembo brakes and Marchesini forged wheels. The components – and the claimed 150 horsepower – put the bike on par with hardcore sportbikes like the Ducati 1198. That’s exactly what North had in mind.
Hussain’s TTX machine
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I am not a bike lover. I keep telling my friends that these things aren't complete as they dont have roofs and doors, but I like the look of the bike with the lady on it. It looks really fast. I wonder if the government of Jamaica would allow this one in Jamaica. I know they dont usually allow bikes that are faster than the ones they use. It really looks good.