The Ego is an all-electric motorcycle. It has a motor with of torque giving it a top speed of. The motor is powered by an 11.7 kWh battery. The Ego weighs approximately, contributed by heavy weight of the battery. It has four-level adjustable engine braking, which is also regenerative. The motor is situated near the cast aluminium swing-arm and side-mounted mono shock. Projector headlamps are used for headlights. The dashboard is a 4.3″ TFT display. Before 2017, it had a 136 hp electric motor with 180 Nm torque. However, the naked sibling 'Eva' produces 108 hp which was 95 hp before 2017. They are also EURO IV compliant after 2017. The price was also reduced to approximately $25,000. The bike has a tubular steeltrellis frame partly visible despite the fairings. Upgraded again in 2019, they are equipped with an electric throttle that can read adjustments down to 1/100th of a degree. Other electronic features such as "silent charging" and heated hand grips were also added.
Performance
The Ego reaches 0-60 mph in 3 seconds - which is to be expected because of its electric motor. It has 43 mm Marzocchi suspension in front along with parking assist and Brembo brakes with features such as ABS and anti-rollover systems. Due to the heavy weight of the bike, it's difficult to wheelie or shimmy on it. Also, according to some reviewers, the suspension is relatively softly calibrated. It has a controller named a "VCU" by Energica, similar to an ESC. It is claimed to be controlling all aspects - from battery to engine by Energica. The EGO has a range of approximately 100 miles under normal use. However, when ridden hard, its range is only 31 miles. The battery can be recharged to 85% in 30 minutes at fast charging station, or 100% in 3 and half hours. However, it takes 8 hours to full charge on standard US power supply of 110 Volts. The battery life is 1200 cycles at 80% capacity.
Production
The first prototype was finished by Energica in 2013, and the vehicle went into production later with sales starting from 2015. According to Top Speed, currently it is facing "Inventory shortage" as the production is less than demand. Energica is considered a popular brand in Europe, but hasn't gained as much market share in the US.
An electric motorcycle class was added to MotoGP in 2019. It is a single make class, unlike races between different manufacturers. A performance oriented model Ego Corsa is used for MotoE.
Ego Corsa
It is the race track variant of the Ego with Michelin tires and performance tweaks. According to Energica, its motor produces 120 kW continuous power and 200 Nm torque, reaching a top speed of 168 mph. Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph is less than 2.8 seconds. According to Top speed, the race track Ego will have a top speed of 175 mph. The battery is 20 kWh lithium ion, lighter and more compact than standard Ego. The power output is comparable to the Moto2 class; however, due to the heavier weight of the bikes because of the batteries, the power-to-weight ratio is comparatively closer to the Moto3 class. Of the four circuits used so far, only the hilly Red Bull Ring has resulted in quicker laptimes than the Moto3 class, with the electric bikes typically being 1–1.5 seconds per lap slower. The longest race so far has been.
