Ducati has published a 10-minute film on its eagerly-awaited MotoE racer that will debut in the MotoE World Cup in 2023.
Taking over from compatriot manufacturer Energica, Ducati signed the deal to be the official supplier of the series until at least 2026.
Weighing a claimed 496 lb, the new Ducati MotoE racer produces 150 hp and 103 lb-ft of torque, with top speed a measured 171 mph on the front straight of Mugello, where the Italian MotoGP race is held.
Developed with lead test rider Michele Pirro and former MotoGP rider Alex De Angelis, the MotoE racebike is Ducati’s first electric motorcycle and a possible vision of what’s to come from the Bologna company for future production vehicles.
“A few weeks ago I had the extraordinary opportunity to ride the Ducati MotoE on the track and I immediately realized that I was living in a historic moment,” said Ducati CEO, Claudio Domenicali.
“The world is going through a complex period and environmental sustainability is an element that all individuals and all companies must consider a priority if we want to preserve the delicate balance of the planet. As Ducati, we have grasped this need and we went in search of a challenge that would allow us to contribute to the common goal of reducing CO₂ emissions and at the same time to keep faith with our DNA linked to racing. We agreed with determination to develop the most performing electric racing bike that current technology makes possible and to use this project as a laboratory in which to build our future. The result we have achieved is surprising. As soon as I sat on the bike I realized the quality of the work done by the team and when I returned to the garage I felt a deep sense of pride for what we were once again able to achieve.”
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