World’s Fastest Electric Motorcycle Receives New Upgrade with Michelin Tires, Competitors Miss Chance to Keep Up

The Fastest Electric Motorcycle in the World, from Voxan, Has Made Some Upgrades in Power, Stability, and Weight to Break Its Own Record. Among the Changes Are Michelin Tires Capable of Withstanding High Speeds

Voxan, a manufacturer of electric motorcycles, celebrating the breaking of 11 speed records in the past year, wants to take another step with its Wattman model. Thus, it announced on Monday (15) a new version of the fastest electric motorcycle in the world, with crucial updates in terms of power, weight, and stability. Furthermore, the new version comes with Michelin tires.

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New Version of the Wattman with Michelin Tires Features 429 HP

In terms of performance, the new version of the Wattman, equipped with Michelin tires, has a Mercedes engine that delivers 320 kW, which equates to 429 horsepower, representing an increase of 50 kW, or 67 horsepower, compared to the previous version, with the torque of the fastest electric motorcycle in the world being 138.7 kgfm.

This engine was the same one used by Mercedes in winning the Formula E World Championship in August of this year. The first tests of the model with Michelin tires began on Monday (15) at the Space Florida Airport at the John F. Kennedy Space Center in the USA. The runway is excellent for speed tests being one of the longest in the world, with a straight section measuring 4.5 km.

Check Out the Changes Made to the Fastest Electric Motorcycle in the World

The new version of the electric motorcycle weighs less than 300 kilograms and features a new battery design, created by the company in partnership with the French Saft. Additionally, the model has also received stability modifications, with an increase in wheelbase from 1.80 m to 1.96 m, and in seat height from 61 cm to 68.5 cm.

The main manufacturer of the custom tires was Michelin. The new Michelin tires ensure that the fastest electric motorcycle in the world can withstand speeds far above normal in the next test.

A New Record More Optimistic Than Before

Next year, the company will attempt to break its own record and reclaim the title of fastest electric motorcycle in the world for the Wattman. As before, four-time 250cc champion Max Biaggi will be riding the model with Michelin tires and promises to pursue the record in two categories.

One standard, without any aerodynamic elements, and another partially aerodynamic, with a sports motorcycle. Initially, the fastest electric motorcycle in the world will aim for the speed record at the Salar de Uyuni, the largest salt flat in the world, located in the southwest of Bolivia.

However, due to restrictions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, Voxan had to take the electric motorcycle to the Chateauroux airfield in France. There, the model achieved an incredible speed of 408 km/h.