Usik Dominates ICE Motor, Lightfighter Racing Presents Electric Motorcycles For Racing

JAKARTA - The motorcycle racing industry is witnessing a revolution. The electric motorcycle company from the United States, Lightfighter Racing, has ambitions to end the dominance of internal combustion motors (ICE) in the racing world. Lightfighter Racing has designed an electric motor believed to be the ideal vehicle for club racing and a trackday event.

Citing MCN's report, Wednesday, August 27, the company was founded by Ely Schless and Brian Wismann, the former leader of the development team from Zero Motorcycles. They have developed this bike to the third generation and are working on a fourth generation. Experience Of EV Racing That Is Not Playing Games

Brian Wismann is not a new name in the electric motorcycle racing arena. He has had years of experience, including leading the Brammo team at the first image of the Isle of Man TT Zero in 2009. Wismann has also returned to the Style of Man with the Victory Racing team, and in 2016, his team won second place with legendary racer William Dunlop.

This experience is the basis for the birth of the idea of a Lightfighter motorcycle. "TT Zero motors tend to be heavy, it's more like a battery race 'who can install the biggest battery to cover 37.73 miles," said Wismann. "It's clear that electric motors require a huge evolution. We're not just trying to build the best electric motor, we're trying to build the best racing bike in the world."

Lightfighters have proven their worth in America, competing in the American Federation of Motorcyclists (AFM) championship. "We have won races in every class we follow," said Wismann. "Starting from Middleweight Superbike, Formula 2, to Formula 1 and Open Superbike classes, where we managed to beat 1000cc super bikes that have been prepared for racing." Currently, Lightfighters lead the AFM championship which is open to electric motors and ICE engines.

Their flagship racer,renden Ketelsen, is in first place for Middleweight Superbike and Formula 2. This 177 kg motor produces 150 bhp of power with a torque of 240 lb-ft on the rear wheels, which can be adjusted as needed. The engine uses a cobalt Samrium magnet that is more heat resistant than a neodymium magnet, allowing it to operate at high temperatures without loss of performance.

The 12.5 kWh battery used in the Lightfighter V3 is cooled by air and is claimed to be sufficient for the full use of the race all day. This battery can also be replaced in a matter of minutes and is claimed to last at least three racing seasons. For safety, the Cell Guard system monitors temperature and detects leaks, it can even turn off the bike if needed.

The chassis uses a steel trellis frame combined with FGR suspensions at the front. The motor adjustment can be made on triple clamp offsets, driver height, and linkage ratio. Going forward, Lightfighters plan to expand into European racing.

However, for now, they are focused on proving their motor skills in America. The company is also developing a fourth-generation motorcycle that is claimed to be able to beat 1000cc motorcycles with weights that are only slightly heavier than the current version. The plan, a limited production version will go on sale in 2027.

Price?

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