For all of us on bikes…

*the others did it as well…

The electrics’ done it. Michael Rutter on board the Team Segway Racing MotoCzysz 200hp EP1C electric bike broke the 100mph average speed (per lap) barrier, racing and winning on the Mountain course of the 2012 Isle of Man Tourist Trophy.

The others were not far behind. John McGuinness on Mugens Shinden finished in second place with a 102.215mph (22:08.85) while the other team Segway MotoCzysz rider, Mark Miller, took the final third with the average speed of 101.065mph (22:23.97).

After the race Michael Czysz added:

“The greatest motorcycle riders and manufacturers in history are synonymous with the Isle of Man TT Races and I am so proud to be adding the name Segway Racing MotoCzysz to that list. What the team has achieved today is truly ground-breaking and is the culmination of years of hard work.”

EP1C technical specifications:

Chassis
Frame -Twin Spar Carbon Fiber Frame
Wheelbase – 1435mm (56.4in)
Rake – 22.5°
Trail – Adjustable from 87.5mm-100mm (3.5-4in)
Head Angle – 22.5°
Front wheel travel – 127mm (5in)
Front wheel – Marchesini 10-spoke magnesium 3.50 x 17
Front Tire – Pirelli Diablo Superbike 120/70 R17
Rear wheel travel – 127mm (5in)
Rear wheel – Marchesini 10-spoke Magnesium 6.00 x 17
Rear tire – Pirelli Diablo Superbike 190/55 R17
Front brake – 2 x 320mm full-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc calipers 4-piston, 2-pad
Rear brake – 220mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Dry weight – 238kg (525lbs)
Seat height – 800mm (31.5in)

Batteries
Cells – Dow Kokam Lithium Polymer
Energy – 14.0kWh
Voltage – 330V+

Motor
Type – Proprietary Liquid Cooled, Permanent Magnet, Brushless DC (IPM)
Power – 150+kW / 200+hp
Torque – 220Nm
Motor Controller – 150kW Liquid Cooled
Transmission – Single Speed Gear Drive

Source: IOMTT and MotoCzysz

Tags: 100mph average, 200hp, 2012, 525 lbs, E1pc, history, IOMTT, Michael Rutter, MotoCzysz, Mugen Shinden, Segway, speed, TT Zero

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