MotoE World Cup
MotoE, officially the FIM Enel MotoE World Cup, is a class of motorcycle racing that uses only electric motorcycles. The series is sanctioned by the FIM and the inaugural season in 2019 will support MotoGP at five of the European circuits.[2] A fire in March 2019 involving recharging batteries destroyed the special facility and the race machines at Circuito de Jerez, Spain. The opening two race events, intended to be at Jerez on 5 May and Le Mans, France on 19 May, were cancelled,[3] with a new schedule announced in late March of six races at four venues starting in July.[4]
Category | Motorcycle sport |
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Country | Europe |
Inaugural season | 2019 |
Riders | 18 |
Teams | 11 |
Constructors | Energica[1] |
Tyre suppliers | M Michelin |
Riders' champion | |
Official website | motogp.com |
Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix |
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Current season summary |
2020 MotoGP season 2020 Moto2 season 2020 Moto3 season 2020 MotoE season |
Related articles |
Classes of competition MotoGP Moto2 · Moto3 MotoE |
Lists |
Riders (Champions · Race winners · 500cc/MotoGP polesitters · Records · MotoGP Legends) Constructors (Champions · 500cc/MotoGP race winners) Teams (Champions) Seasons · Grands Prix · Circuits · Points scoring systems · Fatal accidents |
Technical specifications
The series currently uses the Energica Ego Corsa motorcycle, manufactured by Energica Motor Company.[5]
- Motor: Synchronous oil-cooled AC with permanent magnets
- Maximum Continuous Power: 120 kW (160 hp/cv)
- Acceleration: 0-60 mph in three seconds
- Top Speed: 270 km/h (168 mph)
- Torque: 147.5 lb.-ft. (5,000 rpm)
- Frame: Tubular steel trellis
- Swingarm: Cast aluminium
- Brakes: Brembo package: 330mm steel discs, Nickel-plated four-piston monoblock calipers, Z04 pads and Brembo master-cylinder
- Wheels: Marchesini 7-spoke forged aluminium rims
- Throttle: Ride-by-wire
- Battery: High-voltage lithium-ion
- Recharging: 0-85 percent in about 20 minutes, via the integrated DC fast charging technology developed by CCS Combo
Seasons
2019
The inaugural season took place over 6 rounds between July and December 2019. The first MotoE champion is Italian rider Matteo Ferrari. The season start was originally planned for May, but had to be postponed because of a fire at the Jerez test in March where all competition bikes were destroyed.[6]
2020
The second season is contested over 7 rounds between August and December 2020.
References
- "Dorna Launches FIM Enel MotoE World Cup Bike In Italy". cycleworld.com. Archived from the original on 2018-02-08. Retrieved 2018-02-07.
- "FIM Enel MotoE™ World Cup: a new class of competition". motogp.com. Retrieved 2018-02-07.
- MotoE 2019 season will go ahead despite cancelled opener Autosport, 14 March 2019. Retrieved 2019
- New MotoE™ calendar announced, MotoGP.com. Retrieved 29 March 2019
- "Discover the Energica Ego Corsa MotoE™ motorcycle!". MotoGP. Retrieved 2020-08-16.
- "MotoE reveals cause of Jerez fire disaster". motorsport.com. 2019-03-16.1