Italian electric race-bike outfit CRP Racing has announced its first road-going superbike, the Energica. With 100 kW of power and top of the line chassis and suspension, all clothed in modern Italian style bodywork, the Energica is capable of speeds up to 220 km/h (137 mph) and range of 150 km (93 miles) on a single charge, due in part to a power train efficiency close to 95 percent. The package includes such niceties as ride-by-wire throttle, a brace of radial-caliper Brembo disc brakes, Ohlins suspension, digital multifunction LCD dashboard and LED lights.

The motor, a Permanent Magnet synchronous design, is claimed to be highly suitable for vehicle propulsion due to high start up torque (16 kgm/157 Nm) and is a departure from the eCRP race bikes, which used two brushed DC motors with a total power rating of 52 kilowatts.

With two seasons of successful experience in racing electric motorcycles - CRP won the TTXGP Europe crown, and was the runner-up in the TTXGP World Championship in 2010.

The Energica was shown at this year's EICMA Motorcycle Show in Italy and the company is looking for a partner to get the bike into showrooms.

Pricing has been set at EUR15,000, which is not bad for such a limited edition, eco-friendly weapon.


Here's a run down of the Energica's key specs:

Motor: PMAC synchronous motor, permanent magnets
Power: 100 kW
Top Speed: 220 km/h
Torque: 16 kgm / 157 Nm
Range: 150 km
Power train efficiency: approx. 95%
Braking system: Brembo - front double caliper radial mount, rear single fixed caliper
Braking discs: front double floating disc diam. 310 mm , rear single disc diam. 220 mm
Wheels: OZ forged aluminum - front 3.50" X 17", rear 5,50" X 17"
Tyres: front 120/70-17, rear 180/55-17
Rear monoshock absorber: Matris or Ohlins, adjustable length
Front fork: Marzocchi or Ohlins
Throttle: Domino ride-by-wire
Dashboard: Digital multi-function LCD
Lights: ECIE - 100% LED

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