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Old 1st December 2021, 17:26   #1
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Biaggi sets new electric motorcycle speed record of 455 km/h

MotoGP veteran, Max Biaggi, has set a new electric motorcycle speed record. He used a modified Venturi Voxan Wattman EV to achieve a top speed of 455 km/h (283 mph) on a decommissioned NASA runway in Florida.

Biaggi sets new electric motorcycle speed record of 455 km/h-maxbiaggiridingthevoxanwattmanonthekennedyspacecentertrack1cvoxan1638285044.jpg

With this achievement, Biaggi has broken his own electric motorcycle speed record of 407 km/h (253 mph) that he had set last year astride a previous version of the Wattman. During his latest record run, he has broken a total of 18 land-speed records for electric motorcycles.

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The Venturi Voxan Wattman electric motorcycle that Biaggi has used to set a new speed record had been specially modified. The EV features a double-wishbone suspension that had been precisely tuned for this record attempt. The motor of this machine is capable of producing 429 BHP.

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One of the most important modifications made to the Wattman was the specially designed and carefully developed aerodynamic fairing. The EV was also fitted with a more potent and lightweight battery.

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Old 1st December 2021, 18:29   #2
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Re: Biaggi sets new electric motorcycle speed record of 455 km/h

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One of the most important modifications made to the Wattman was the specially designed and carefully developed aerodynamic fairing.
Not just the fairing, but even the body panels look to have been custom designed for his frame. Ref the panels around his legs/feet, specifically.
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Old 1st December 2021, 21:04   #3
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Re: Biaggi sets new electric motorcycle speed record of 455 km/h

Very similar to motorcycle in the bonneville salt flats. The video is chilling to watch, especially Biaggis expressions during the race. This man has been stylish and still remains so.

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Re: Biaggi sets new electric motorcycle speed record of 455 km/h

Not a fan of Biaggi, I somehow hate him for his attitude and love his abilities at the same time, but this is cool. I get a similar level of feeling on reading this news, like when the Thrust SSC made the speed record.

I am intrigued for the tire specs and love to read about the complications in development.
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