Energica Ego at EICMA 2014

Energica showcased its Electric Superbike the Ego at EICMA 2014.



The Energica Motor Company was formed as recently as August 2014 and the Ego was the first Superbike from its stables. Production for the bike is also expected to begin soon. Energica Ego can reach a top speed of 240 km/h and is equipped with a PMAC synchronous motor with permanent magnets and with a power of 100Kw oil cooled and a torque of 195 Nm from 0 rpm to 4700 rpm.
 The bike does 0-60 mph in under 3 seconds.

The batteries can be recharged within 3.5 hours in AC Charge or in less than 30 minutes in DC Charge. The battery has a nominal capacity of 11.7 kWh. The braking system is by Brembo and the ABS system is by Bosch. Energica Ego will be the first electric motorcycle in the world with ABS System.

Energica Ego is also equipped with a Vehicle Control Unit and an innovative multi-map system for energy management. The control unit manages the regenerating braking system in conjunction with the ABS system.

Energica Ego is already on sales in 2 colors, Matte Pearl White and Matte Black, and in its luxury numbered edition, Energica Ego 45

Energica Ego is also equipped with a “PARK ASSISTANT” in order to facilitate parking and maneuvers on slopes or into rush traffic. The VCU limits both the speed and the torque of the vehicle. The PARK ASSISTANT works back and forth (reverse mode) with maximum speed 1.74 Miles/hour (mph) and maximum torque 50Nm.
Further quick push of “START” button, will switch from forward to reverse mode to assist in tough maneuvers and if stuck in the middle of traffic. Pressing the “START” for at least 1s when the motorbike is still the bike is back to normal speed.

The Ego has an Italian-style, tubular, craftsman-like trellis high strength steel frame. The steel frame provides a better feel than aluminum. For years it was believed that aluminum-framed road race motorcycles provided more “drive” than their steel counterparts. However, research has discovered that the steel frames actually act similarly to a spring, absorbing some energy as they flex and releasing it again when they snap back to their original form. The sophisticated trellis frame is made
using a system called TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas). The purely manual welding produces high-quality joints initially used in the aeronautical industry. The advantages of a tubular trellis frame are therefore represented by a comparatively smaller structure with higher torsional resistance and unparalleled accessibility. Essentially,
a tubular trellis frame is better at harnessing horsepower of a high performance motor, with tighter and smaller dimensions around the body of the motorcycle. It also allows ease of maintenance and accessibility of the hands and tools of those who must work on the motorcycle.

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Livia Cevolini, CEO, Energica Motor Company -

Energica Design Office


Giampiero Testoni, CTO Energica Motor Company -

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