THE BATTERY Weighing just 110 kg , the battery pack that has been used for the V21L prototype comprises 1,152 cylindrical cells and provides a capacity of 18 kWh with a 20 kW charging socket integrated into the rear of the motorcycle .
The liquid cooling system guarantees temperature regulation in extreme conditions , which is a critical factor for riding at high speeds in warmer climates across Europe — and globally in the future . As a result , the battery takes around 45 minutes to recharge to 80 % of its range .
THE BODY Composed of carbon fibre and aluminium , the chassis of the vehicle is built to be lighter than ever before . The aluminium swingarm weighs 4.8kg and is designed to match the geometry of the Ducati Desmosedici racing in MotoGP .
THE POWER In order to shift its total weight of 225 kg ( plus the rider ), the V21L is capable of a maximum power output of 110 kW — equivalent to 150 horsepower — and achieves a torque figure of 140 Nm . The weight of the bike is 12 kg less than the minimum required by the Dorna Sport and the FIM for MotoE races .
Supplying 18 bikes for the track , Ducati ’ s transition into electric motorcycle manufacturing starts here as the MotoE teams provide the ultimate showcase of its capabilities .
DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE NEXT-GENERATION MOTOE MACHINE
The development process all took place under the watchful eye of one of the most prestigious brands in the world . The team at Ducati Corse , led by Marco Palmerini , was responsible for developing the electronic components and systems of the V21L , including the software strategies and controls . The team leveraged a whole host of data from the dynamics simulations and aerodynamics analysis to create the final bike .
From a design perspective , this work was carried out by Centro Stile Ducati , and was inspired by and created for the MotoE race . The team was also involved in delivering the Ducati-branded livery .
Not only does this motorcycle represent a new era for electrification at the company , but also hails a new way of working , as various teams collaborated , resulting in an EV that will shape motorsport and its future commercial market endeavours .
14 [ April 2023 ] EVMAGAZINE . COM