Kingston University in the U.K. has a great looking entry for the TTXGP, the “Firstest,†and is an example of how far we’ve come in the area of electric motorcycle design. It’s still a computer graphic and some details are missing, though it looks good so far. Obviously, performance is what counts, so we’ll see what happens on race day, but remember, this is a student project!
Press release follows:
The Kingston University – LifeBatt Populous Green Team
The Firstest is Kingston University’s TTXGP entry. Course Director for Motorsport and Motorcycle Engineering Paul Brandon is leading a team of six students to develop a bike for the TTXGP… Details
EVO Design Solutions is bringing 2 different models of their TTXGP entry:
EV-0 RR (twin GMS-M1 motor, carbon monocoque construction, lithium based battery technology, micro generator)
EV-0 R (single GMS-M1 motor, carbon monocoque construction, lithium based battery technology)
UK team EVO Design Solutions is based in Grantham, Lincolnshire, in the East Midlands…Â Details
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Mission Motors is set to compete in the first ever TTXGP and will enter the Mission One electric motorcycle with racer Tom Montano on board. Tom has raced in many venues and is currently one of the fastest Americans around the Isle of Man TT Course, nice preparation for what is sure to be an exciting and competitive race.
Press release:
SAN FRANCISCO – April 8, 2009 – Mission Motors, builder of the world’s fastest production electric sportbike, the Mission One, today announced the debut of its Motorsports Program, with veteran motorcycle racer Tom Montano set to pilot the Mission One in the inaugural TTXGP, the world’s first carbon-free Grand Prix. The race will take place on the Isle of Man on June 12, 2009.
With 25 years of racing experience, Montano, has achieved top-level finishes at the AMA, AFM, WERA, FIM & the Isle of Man. He also holds the distinction of being one of the fastest Americans around the Isle of Man TT course. Mission Motors will enter the Mission One in the Pro A class of the inaugural TTXGP.
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The race teams and riders entered in the upcoming TTXGP have been announced and most everyone you would have expected to be there, is. Motoczysz, the late breaking move based on their recent website post, is in the lineup, Mission Motors with their Mission One, EVOdesign, Brammo, KillaCycle and many more. Commercial companies large and small, universities and colleges, all ready to put their machines to the test.
The rider lineup is impressive, too, with 7-times TT winner Mick Grant riding for EVOdesign, just one among many notable names.
Seven nations are competing, the UK and the Isle of Man, Italy, the USA, India, Germany and Austria.
The capabilities of the various motorcycles vary widely …Â Details