Honda-associated Mugen Motorsports has unveiled its electric race bike which will enter the 2012 The Isle of Man Tourist Trophy Race TT Zero Challenge.
The race held on the Isle of the Man with Team Mugen, will use the newly developed bespoke EV bike, Shinden, “Shin” means God and Den means electricity. The rider is the 17 times Isle of Man TT winner, John McGuinness.
Mugen Shinden “God of Electricity“ Specifications:
Length/Width/Height(mm): 2,125/680/1,130
Wheelbase(mm):1,485
Ground clearance(mm): 130
Seat height(mm): 840
Curb weight(kg): 260
Caster angle: 23°
Trial length(mm): 96
Tire(Front): 120/70ZR17M/C(58W)
Tire(Rear): 200/55ZR17M/C(78W)
Frame: CFRP Twin-Spar-Type
Motor type: Three Phase Brushless DC motors
Horsepower(kW[PS]): 90[122]
Torque(N-m[kgf-m]): 220[22.4]
Battery: Lithium-ion Battery
Battery output(V): 370 or more
[Mugen] Video by CarniftyTV
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