Disclaimer Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 150 mph with 150 mile range... not bad, not bad.Via Gizmodo: http://i.gizmodo.com/5146464/mission-one-to-be-worlds-fastest-electric-motorcycleThe Mission Oneby Mission Motors promises to be the world's fastest 100% electricproduction motorcycle, reaching speeds of 150mph. And while that's niceand everything, we really like how it looks, too. More shots/details: The Mission One was designed in part by Yves Beharof OLPC fame. Featuring a lithium ion battery that recharges in twohours before supplying 150 miles worth of power, the liquid cooledengine doesn't even need an exhaust or gas tank since there's nointernal combustion. And a single-speed transmission eliminatesshifting. From the aluminum, honeycomb body that flows in a single lineto the convex front meant to suck the rider's chest in for speed, theMission One is really a remarkable looking machine, even if we have noidea how designing OLPC laptops equates into the kind of wind carvingdesign that a bike at 150mph needs to have. You can pre-order your Mission One now on Missions site. [Mission Motors and fuseproject] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 That's one fast beltsander. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmoosego Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 what happens when the chick on the cell phone next to you can't hear ya cause your bike doesn't have an exhaust? and she's driftin into your lane??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 WOT it. And you'll be whisked away like a whisper. Great now I have an e-lisp. ^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmoosego Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 WOT it. And you'll be whisked away like a whisper. Great now I have an e-lisp. ^^^better then having an e-limp..... 'course some porn could solve that too.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 better then having an e-limp..... at first i thought you were gonna say i have an e-limp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman88210 Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Better site...http://www.autoblog.com/2009/02/04/mission-one-ev-sport-bike-unveiled-150-mph-150-mile-range/Important things...P O W E R T R A I NBattery Pack High Energy Lithium-Ion with Integrated SafetyMotor Liquid-cooled, 3 phase AC InductionTorque 100 lb-ft @ Zero RPMTransmission Single speed, #525 O-ring chainC H A S S I SFront Suspension Ohlins, 43mm inverted fork, fully adjustableRear Suspension Ohlins, single schock w/piggyback reservoirFront Brakes Brembo forged 4 piston calipers.Rear Brakes Brembo, 220mm disc; single-piston caliperWheels/Tires/Front Marchesini forged Al 3.5"x17", 120/70ZWheels/Tires/Rear Marchesini forged Al 6.0"x17", 190/55T A R G E T P E R F O R M A N C ETop speed 150mphRange 150 miles per charge (Est. under EPA drive cycle)Recharge Under 2 hours @ 240V (8 hours @ 120V)Features: Adjustable regenerative braking,Intuitive/adjustable data acquisition system Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted February 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Nice find Yota... MOAR info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman88210 Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 info and ohlins FTW!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted February 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Via Wired.com: http://blog.wired.com/cars/2009/02/mission-motors.htmlAlmost identical to Yota's link. A San Francisco startup led by a former Tesla Motors engineer is developing an electric motorcycle capable of 150 mph, a claim that, if true, would make it the fastest production electric vehicle in the world. Mission Motors unveiled the bike, dubbed Mission One, at the TED conference and said it will begin selling them next year for $69,000 apiece. Although several electric motorcycles have been announced in recent weeks, Mission Motors sticks out because its 12 employees have worked for Tesla, Ducati North America and Intel, and the bike they're building could set a new benchmark for EVs of all kinds. "As a motorcycle enthusiast and engineer, I knew I could combine my passion for motorcycles with my passion for innovation and create a motorcycle that truly sets a new standard in the perception of electric vehicles," company founder and CEO Forrest North said at the Mission One's launch. The prototype, wearing bodywork designed by Yves Behar, is based on a Ducati 900 was designed entirely in-house by Mission Motors. Power comes from a 3-phase AC induction motor and a liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery the company claims delivers 150 miles and recharges in just two hours at 240 volts. That climbs to eight hours at 120 volts. Top-shelf hardware includes Ohlins suspension at both ends, four-piston Brembo brakes and Marchesini forged wheels. The components - and the claimed 150 horsepower - put the bike on par with hardcore sportbikes like the Ducati 1198. That's exactly what North had in mind. "With Mission One, we're writing the next chapter in motorcycle design, delivering a new riding experience without sacrificing performance or design in a zero emissions vehicle," he said in a statement. Mission Motors was called Hum Cycles when North launched the company in 2007 after spending a year at Tesla, where he worked on the battery pack that powers the Roadster. Since then he's assembled an impressive team drawn from Silicon Valley and Ducati North America. Vice president of engineering Mason Cabot spent 10 years at Intel. VP of finance Dan Kaplan was CFO of Ducati North America and director of finance at Tesla. Product manager Jeremy Cleland is a motorcycle racer who also has worked for both Ducati and Tesla. So far the company has raised $1.5 million from investors and capital venture firms like One Earth Capital. As Forbes notes, that won't last long, and Tesla's shown that building a high-dollar, high-performance EV is a tricky proposition. And in addition to going up against startups like Zero Motors and Brammo, Mission Motors will be competing with major manufacturers like Honda and KTM as they develop electric motorcycles. North says production will begin next year and he's already sold five bikes. The first run is limited to 50 hand-built bikes, which will be followed by a bigger run of 250 before the company introduces a more affordable model. The company plans to race the bike in the TTXGP, a zero-emissions motorcycle grand prix slated for the Isle of Man, on June 14th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exSRAaron Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 0-60 would be INSANE on that thing!! But that has to be the ugliest damn thing I've ever seen... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatbikez Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 this one looks a bit betterhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9o15EALghp0why is it all electric cars or bikes have to be so ugly. a Honda prius dont have to look like that!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 squid^^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrillo Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 this one looks a bit better why is it all electric cars or bikes have to be so ugly. a Honda prius dont have to look like that!.man... but watch that thing launch! that is insane! I want to drag that thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbluebird Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 yeah i want to be riding when this happens http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeWq6rWzChw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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