Italian composites and 3D printing know-how were in pole position when an all-electric superbike prototype was unveiled for on-track testing at the French MotoGP in Le Mans.
The Energica Ego Corsa MotoE all-electric bike was developed in conjunction with CRP Meccanica and CRP Technology.
CRP Technology, which is the CRP Group’s specialist in laser sintering, is 3D printing aerodynamic parts in professional 3D printing with using CRP’s Windform composite materials.
Sister company CRP Meccanica, which has worked for more than 45 years alongside F1 teams as a strategic partner for hi-tech mechanical components, is working on the development of the braking and suspension system.
The know-how of the two companies is also supporting the development of the new battery.
All these elements have improved the general performance of the superbike, bringing it closer its target figures.
The next stop on the road to the 2019 FIM Enel MotoE World Cup will be at CRP and Energica’s home GP in Mugello, with a very special rider for the demo lap: the four-time World Champion Max Biaggi.
The demo lap will begin on Sunday at 13:20 local time (GMT +2) in front of the traditionally passionate and vocal Italian crowd at the Mugello Circuit and will be live on motogp.com.
The testing at the French GP was carried out by both Loris Capirossi and the Energica official test rider Alessandro Brannetti.
“We are happy about the test performed at Le Mans with the new prototype”, said Brannetti. “Energica with CRP’s support is definitely heading in the right direction and I’m excited to see what’s in store next.”