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VIDEO: Here’s How Fast The Energica Ego Electric Bike Is In A Straight Line
A detailed analysis of how it stacks up against modern-day ICE sportbikes
by Punya Sharma, on April 21, 2022
https://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-news/video-here-s-how-fast-the-energica-ego-electric-bike-is-in-a-straight-line-ar195723.html



The Energica Ego electric sportbike claims to have some staggering performance numbers, capable of putting many ICE sportbikes to shame.

The question however is, what this corresponds to in the real world, more importantly in a straight line. Wondering the same thing? Lucky for you, that’s exactly what i’m answering here.

2021 ENERGICA EGO ACCELERATION & QUARTER-MILE TIME

The no non-sense video posted by ShockerZ EV World includes a simple quarter-mile pass aboard an Energica Ego electric sportbike.

As the lights go out, the rider catapults off the line, thanks to an instant torque surge with barely any drama. In just a few seconds, the bike breaches the 100mph mark and keeps on accelerating till the line, covering the quarter-mile in an impressive 10.55 seconds at a speed of 135mph.

EV VS ICE QUARTER-MILE TIME ANALYSIS

A modern-day ICE sportbike such as a Suzuki Hayabusa or a BMW S 1000 RR can cook up a quarter-mile time of around 10.1 seconds. However, only with caveats such as optimal grip and an experienced rider who can launch the bike without electronics.

Meanwhile, without these caveats, the average quarter-mile time for such ICE sportbikes varies around the 10.3-10.4 second mark, judging from the 44Teeth YouTube video attached below.



Taking the latter into consideration, it’s safe to say that Energica Ego’s 10.55-second quarter-mile seen here is right up there with modern-day ICE sportbikes, making the former a worthy (and eco-friendly) alternative to the latter.

Plus, there’s even a more powerful and lighter Energica Ego model on sale as of now which, we’re sure, will cut the gap to ICE’s even closer. Perhaps even go faster.

So, would you pick an electric sportbike over a gas-powered one now? Let us know in the comments below.