The world's fastest electric motorcycle, Voxan, made some upgrades in power, stability and weight to manage to break its own record. Among the changes are the Michelin tires, capable of withstanding high speeds.

Electric motorcycle maker Voxan, celebrating breaking 11 speed records in the last year, wants to go one step further with its Wattman model. Therefore, it announced last Monday (15) a new version of the fastest electric motorcycle in the world, with crucial updates in terms of power, weight and stability. In addition, the new version has Michelin tires.

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New version of Wattmen with Michelin tires has 429 hp

In terms of performance, the new version of Wattman, equipped with Michelin tires, has a Mercedes engine that has a power of 320 kW, which is equivalent to 429 horsepower, that is, an increase of 50 kW, equivalent to 67 horses compared to the previous version and the torque of the fastest electric motorcycle in the world is 138,7 kgfm.

This engine was the same used by Mercedes in winning the Formula E World Cup in August this year. The first tests of the model with Michelin tires began on Monday (15th), at the Space Florida airport at the John F. Kennedy Space Center, in the USA. The track is great for speed tests as it is one of the longest in the world, with a straight that has a length of 4,5 km.

Check out the changes applied to the fastest electric motorcycle in the world below

The new version of the electric motorcycle weighs less than 300 kilos and features a new battery design, created by the company in partnership with the French company Saft. In addition, the model also received stability modifications, with an increase in wheelbase, which was previously 1,80 m, to 1,96 m, and in seat height from 61 cm to 68,5 cm.

The main responsible for the production of customized tires was Michelin. Michelin's new tires help the world's fastest electric motorcycle to withstand speeds far above normal in the next test.

A new record more optimistic than the previous one

Next year, the company will look to break its own record and win back the honor of the world's fastest electric motorcycle for Wattman. Like last time, four-time 250cc champion Max Biaggi will be driving the model with Michelin tires and promises to pursue the brand in two categories.

One standard, without any aerodynamic elements, and the other partially aerodynamic, with a sports motorcycle. Initially, the fastest electric motorcycle in the world would seek the speed record in Salar de Uyuni, the largest salt flat in the world, which is located in southwest Bolivia.

However, due to the restrictions generated by the Covid-19 pandemic, Voxan had to take the electric motorcycle to the runway at the Chateauroux airfield, located in France. There, the model reached the incredible speed of 408 km/h.