At $23000, the Energica Ego may not be the cheapest motorcycle, but it's most certainly the first street-legal electric superbike. It weights in at 580-pounds and is powered by a synchronous electric motor with permanent magnets, oil cooling and 100Kw of power / 195Nm of torque that allows it to top out at 130 mph. Continue reading for a video and more information.
This high-tech motorcycle is equipped with Vehicle Control Unit and an innovative multi-map system for energy management. Braking is provided by Brembo, with Bosch handling the ABS system. The Energica EGO has a battery charging system of 110-220 V with a cable interface on the electric column.
