Ducati reveals ‘V21L’ MotoE prototype

Ducati has released details of its MotoE project ahead of the Bologna brand’s takeover of the FIM World Cup from 2023.

Set to replace Energica as sole supplier from next season with the roll out of 18 electric class machines, the “V21L” prototype has been a close collaboration between the R&D department of Ducati and Ducati Corse with support from riders Michele Pirro, Alex De Angelis and Chaz Davies as part of the Ducati Corse test team led by Marco Palmerini.

“A few weeks ago I had the extraordinary opportunity to ride the Ducati MotoE on the track and I immediately realised that I was living in a historic moment,” Ducati CEO, Claudio Domenicali commented. “The world is going through a complex period and environmental sustainability is an element that all individuals and all companies must consider a priority if we want to preserve the delicate balance of the planet.

“As Ducati, we have grasped this need and we went in search of a challenge that would allow us to contribute to the common goal of reducing CO₂ emissions and at the same time to keep faith with our DNA linked to racing.

“We agreed with determination to develop the most performing electric racing bike that current technology makes possible and to use this project as a laboratory in which to build our future. The result we have achieved is surprising.

“As soon as I sat on the bike I realised the quality of the work done by the team and when I returned to the garage I felt a deep sense of pride for what we were once again able to achieve.”

The Ducati MotoE has a total weight of 225 kg (12 kg less than the minimum requirements imposed by Dorna and FIM for a bike capable of completing the race distance) and can count on maximum power and torque figures of 110