12/20/2021 |
MotoGP Staff |
MotoGP
Picture: Ducati
The Ducati prototype destined for the FIM Enel MotoE World Cup has been seen in action at Misano World Circuit.
Ducati test rider Michele Pirro was in the hot seat as the new MotoE machine took to the track for the first time at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli. The Italian, who was married last weekend, spun laps aboard the “V21L” to evaluate the technical characteristics and potential of Ducati’s first electric motorcycle, with both Ducati Corse and the Ducati R&D engineers pleased with the initial outcomes.
The Borgo Panigale manufacturer will be the sole supplier of motorcycles for the FIM Enel MotoE World Cup from 2023.
“Testing the MotoE prototype on the circuit was a great thrill because it marks the beginning of an important chapter in Ducati history,” Pirro commented. “The bike is light and already has a good balance. Furthermore, the throttle connection in the first opening phase and the ergonomics are very similar to those of a MotoGP bike.
“If it weren’t for the silence and for the fact that in this test we decided to limit the power output to just 70% of performance, I could easily have imagined that I was riding my bike.”