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When Mission Motors first came out of stealth mode, they used the slogan “The World’s Fastest Production Sportbike“, and quoted a top speed of a 150 mph. It seems only logical then, that the company would have to back that claim up at some point, and apparently that time is now.
Last week we showed you a simple YouTube video entitled: “Electric Motorcycle 160 MPH”, and now we know the story behind that 160 mph hour run, and can report that the Mission One electric motorcycle is the fastest production electric motorcycle in the world with an official land speed record of 150.059 mph. Video and more after the jump
Mission Motors was indeed present at the Bub Week motorcycle event at the Bonneville Salt Flats earlier last month. With their “race fairings” on the Mission One, Mission Motors was indeed able to reach the 160 mph mark on a single-pass run. But in order to achieve a land speed record, a return pass must be completed, in order to compensate for any tail winds that may have occurred on the first pass.
Under gusty cross winds, the Mission One achieved an AMA Top Speed record with a 150.059 mph two-pass average run, under the Bonneville timed mile. Compare that to the 173 mph single-pass run of the Norton NRV588 wonderbike, and you can begin to appreciate that achievement, as both teams were rookies to running on the salt flats.
Running on the salt present its own set of unique challenges to riders and teams. One of the most surprising facts is that running on salt is actually slower than asphalt, which would make running at Bonneville seem counter-intuitive. The salt pack can vary greatly in its resistance, depending on the level of water present, and a rough 10% velocity*reduction can be assumed *lost from the salt.
Contending with the salt factor was Mission Motors’ very own Jeremy Cleland, the AMA and AFM racer who shares duties as both Product Manager and Test Rider at Mission Motors. Jeremy seemed to be all smiles after the event, saying, “The Mission One is just an incredible motorcycle.”
Mission Motors plans on selling 300 Mission One electric motorcycles next year, with the first 50 Premier Limited Edition models available for reservation now.
Visit Asphalt & Rubber for more articles like this one
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This article comes from AsphaltandRubber.com
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When Mission Motors first came out of stealth mode, they used the slogan “The World’s Fastest Production Sportbike“, and quoted a top speed of a 150 mph. It seems only logical then, that the company would have to back that claim up at some point, and apparently that time is now.
Last week we showed you a simple YouTube video entitled: “Electric Motorcycle 160 MPH”, and now we know the story behind that 160 mph hour run, and can report that the Mission One electric motorcycle is the fastest production electric motorcycle in the world with an official land speed record of 150.059 mph. Video and more after the jump
Mission Motors was indeed present at the Bub Week motorcycle event at the Bonneville Salt Flats earlier last month. With their “race fairings” on the Mission One, Mission Motors was indeed able to reach the 160 mph mark on a single-pass run. But in order to achieve a land speed record, a return pass must be completed, in order to compensate for any tail winds that may have occurred on the first pass.
Under gusty cross winds, the Mission One achieved an AMA Top Speed record with a 150.059 mph two-pass average run, under the Bonneville timed mile. Compare that to the 173 mph single-pass run of the Norton NRV588 wonderbike, and you can begin to appreciate that achievement, as both teams were rookies to running on the salt flats.
Running on the salt present its own set of unique challenges to riders and teams. One of the most surprising facts is that running on salt is actually slower than asphalt, which would make running at Bonneville seem counter-intuitive. The salt pack can vary greatly in its resistance, depending on the level of water present, and a rough 10% velocity*reduction can be assumed *lost from the salt.
Contending with the salt factor was Mission Motors’ very own Jeremy Cleland, the AMA and AFM racer who shares duties as both Product Manager and Test Rider at Mission Motors. Jeremy seemed to be all smiles after the event, saying, “The Mission One is just an incredible motorcycle.”
Mission Motors plans on selling 300 Mission One electric motorcycles next year, with the first 50 Premier Limited Edition models available for reservation now.
Visit Asphalt & Rubber for more articles like this one
