Mission Motors announced that its e-bike broke the national AMA top speed record for an electric motorcycle at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. The official record-breaking speed was 150.059 mph (241.50 kph), but “lead up to runs for the record saw one-way speeds across the mile stretch at 161mph [259.10 kph].”
The record was broken despite some “poor salt conditions” on the ground and relatively high speed cross-winds. Not bad, especially for a production prototype and not a custome motorcycle designed just for the task of breaking records at Bonneville.
Specifications
Powertrain
Battery Pack:
High Energy Lithium-Ion w/ Integrated Thermal Management System
Motor:
Liquid-cooled, 3-phase AC Induction
Torque:
100 lb-ft @ 0 to 6,500 rpm
Transmission:
Single speed
Final Drive:
#525 O-ring chain
Performance
Top Speed:
150 mph
Range:
150 miles per charge (est.EPA)
Recharge Time:
Under 2 Hours @ 240V (8 Hours @ Std 120V)
Interactive Feature:
Adjustable regenerative rear wheel braking
Interactive Feature:
Intuitive / adjustable data acquisition system
– from ridemission