New speed record for the Voxan Wattman, the world’s fastest electric motorcycle

The Voxan Wattman continues to break records for speed. The electric motorcycle has just won 21 new ones, including the one for the mile, rolling start, in the category ” motorbike electric semi-faired under 300 kilos ”at 455.737 km / h, with an instantaneous top speed of over 470 km / h.

In accordance with the regulations of the International Motorcycling Federation (FIM), this speed was measured, after a rolling start, over 1 mile outward, then 1 mile back. In the non-faired version, the average of the Voxan Wattman reached the average 369.626 km / h. The other records relate to speeds reached over a quarter of a mile (approximately 400m), 1 km and 1 mile (1.609 km), starting or standing still. For the occasion, the racing car was once again in the hands of the Italian Max Biaggi, former world champion in 250 cm3 (from 1994 to 1997) and in Superbike (in 2010 and 2012).

Formula E engine

To achieve such results, the Wattmann had to lose weight, mainly due to the new design of its battery. Another important modification, its dimensions have been revised slightly upwards, for more stability and above all better penetration into theair, essential for achieving optimum top speed. The powertrain is a Mercedes EQ, the same used in Formula E (100% electric single-seater competition), which delivers a power of 320 kW, or the equivalent of 435 hp. Finally, his tires (Michelin) have been specially designed for these new record attempts, on the basis of technologies proven in MotoGP.

These new records were all broken on the Space Florida space shuttle takeoff and landing runway, in Kennedy Space Center (Florida).

As a reminder, the Wattman was unveiled at the Paris Motorcycle Show in 2013, but unfortunately did not find its audience, the liquidation of Voxan being pronounced in 2015. Venturi, the owner of the brand, has since revived it in through multiple record attempts.

Voxan Wattman electric motorcycle breaks world speed record

AFP / Relaxnews article on 5/112020

Riding the electric motorcycle prototype designed by the Monegasque manufacturer Venturi, owner of the Voxan brand, the six-time motorcycle world champion Max Biaggi has set 11 new records on the track at the French airport in Châteauroux, including the one of the highest maximum speed.

The Voxan Wattman is officially the electric motorcycle the fastest in the world. With former champion Max Biaggi on its handlebars, the Monegasque motorcycle has set no less than 11 new records on the track at the French airport in Châteauroux, including an instantaneous speed recorded at 408 km / h.

Among the speed records broken by the Voxan Wattman is the one for the ” electric motorcycle semi-faired weighing more than 300 kilos ”, with 366.94 km / h. They thus erased the old record of more than 30 km / h held by the Japanese Ryuji Tsuruta on a Mobitec EV-02A which reached 329 km / h. In accordance with the regulations of the International Motorcycling Federation (FIM), this speed was measured, after a rolling start, over 1 mile outward, then 1 mile back, in a space-time less than 2 hours. This is an average speed, the Wattman’s counter being therefore mounted up to 408 km / h in instantaneous speed!

Objective: 400 km / h average for the Voxan Wattman

The objective is soon to reach an average close to 400 km / h. In the non-faired version, the average of the Voxan Wittman reached the average of 349.38 km / h with a top speed of 372 km / h. The other records relate to speeds reached over a quarter of a mile (approximately 400m), 1 km and 1 mile (1.609 km), starting or standing still. For the occasion, the car was therefore in the expert hands of the Italian Max Biaggi, former world champion in 250 cm3 (from 1994 to 1997) and in Superbike (in 2010 and 2012). Since 2018, he has been an ambassador for the Venturi group.

Unveiled at the Paris Motorcycle Show in 2013, the Wattman unfortunately did not find its audience, the liquidation of Voxan being pronounced in 2015. If the manufacturer no longer exists, Venturi, the brand’s last owner, wishes to do so. relive through this record attempt.

Voxan Wattman, the dry ice-cooled electric motorcycle that wants to break the world speed record

Article by Marc Zaffagni, the 07/12/2020

The Monegasque manufacturer Venturi, owner of the Voxan brand, has just unveiled the prototype of an electric motorcycle with which it intends to beat the world speed record at over 330 km / h. The attempt will take place in July 2021 on the salt lake of Uyuni in Bolivia with motorcycle champion Max Biaggi on the handlebars.

Despite an ignition delay, the attempted world speed record in electric motorcycle that Voxan is preparing seems to be on track. The brand, which belongs to Venturi since 2010, has just unveiled the prototype of the Voxan Wattman with which he intends to exceed 330 km / h on the salt lake of Uyuni in Bolivia. If the plan goes according to plan, it should happen in July 2021. The initial attempt was to take place this summer but the pandemic of coronavirus brought the testing program to a halt.

According to information provided by Venturi, the Wattman is designed on the basis of a tubular frame in steel and aluminum Aircraft grade with double swing arm and central shock absorber front and rear. Its aluminum rims are cut in the mass and the 17-inch Michelin Pilot RS + tires on them can handle up to 450 km / h. The long wheelbase and caster angle make it possible to lower the center of gravity by positioning the pilot as low as possible to ensure the best possible stability. the fairing very profiled in carbon fiber minimize the resistance in the air.

The design of the Voxan Wattman is based on a very long wheelbase so that the rider is in the most stretched and low position possible. © Voxan

970 Nm of torque and 240 kW for the Voxan Wattman engine

The propulsion is provided by a magnets permanent which develops 270 kW and 67 hp for a torque of 970 Nm. Its design is derived from an electric motor that Venturi developed for the Formula E. The Wattman’s battery was designed in-house with the collaboration of the university State of Ohio in the United States. Composed of 1,470 cells, it develops 317 kW of nominal power for a capacity of 15.9 kWh. She weighs 140 kg for a total weight of 300 kg. For the cooling of the powertrain, the engineers used a water / dry ice exchanger installed under the saddle of the electric motorcycle.

The Voxan Wattman does not use a front brake, unnecessary and too dangerous for this kind of experience. The rider can count on a rear four-piston disc brake and an engine brake, the force of which he can adjust. Six-time motorcycle world champion Max Biaggi will be riding the electric motorcycle for the attempt in July 2021. The record is currently held by the Japanese Ryuji Tsuruta on a Mobitec EV-02A which reached 329 km / h at thefall latest.

The Voxan Wattman’s cooling system uses dry ice placed in a reservoir under the seat. © Voxan

Venturi and Max Biaggi tackle the electric motorcycle speed world record

Initial article from Relaxnews, 04/9/2019

Owner of the now defunct Voxan motorcycle brand, the manufacturer automobile Venturi is trying to revive it with an electric motorcycle project which must beat the world speed record by reaching 330 km / h. The attempt will take place in 2020.

The Monegasque manufacturer Venturi aims for a new speed record in the field of electric motorcycles with an old Voxan Wattman extensively modified. The objective is to cross the 330 km / h barrier on the salt lake of Uyuni in Bolivia during the summer of 2020. Note that the current record in this category is 327.608 km / h, a performance achieved in 2013 by Jim Hoogerhyde on a Lightning SB220.

For the occasion, the car will be in the expert hands of a former motorcycle champion, the Italian Max Biaggi. This one counts 4 consecutive titles of World Champion in 250 cm³, from 1994 to 1997, as well as two crowns in Superbike, in 2010 and 2012. Since 2018, he has been Venturi ambassador.

Venturi tries to resuscitate Voxan

The machine used will obviously be a “high performance” version of the production Wattman, which does not exceed 170 km / h at top speed. It will be designed by the same team that developed the Venturi VFE-05, entered in the Formula E championship of electric single-seaters.

Unveiled at the Paris Motorcycle Show in 2013, the Voxan Wattman could not find its audience, the liquidation of Voxan being pronounced in 2015. If the manufacturer no longer exists, Venturi, the last owner of the brand, wants to bring it back to life through this record attempt.