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Mugen Shinden Hachi Sets New Record Faster than Supersports in IOM TT

Michael Rutter set a new record on the Mugen Shinden Hachi on the way to win the TT Zero category at the Isle of Man TT (IOM TT).
The bike recorded speeds faster than those in the Supersport category.
Electric performance bikes have come a long way.

Michael Rutter set a new record on the Mugen Shinden Hachi on the way to win the TT Zero category at the Isle of Man TT (IOM TT). More importantly, however, was that the Mugen Shinden Hachi recorded speeds faster than those in the Supersport category.

Rutter hammered the bike to 176 mph (283.2 km/h) on the Sulby straight. He also completed the 37.73-mile (60.72km) course with an average speed 121.91 mph (196.20 km/h). It was the fastest record in the TT Zero electric motorcycle class.

Rutter’s teammate and multiple IOM TT Senior class winner, John McGuinness came in second on the other Mugen Shinden Hachi. It was his 47^thIOM TT podium.

Ian Lougher completed the podium on the Team Mirai ILR Idaten X RE in a distant three-and-half minutes behind McGuinness.

Mugen’s domination undoubtedly shows how far electric bikes have come (and are still improving). While many riders are still contemplating on the lack of petrol engine exhaust note, charging times and mileage, performance of electric bikes is of no laughing matter.

Another electric performance bike, the Lightning LS-218 has already demonstrated that when it set a new record in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC), and a speed record of 218 mph (350.84 km/h) at the Bonneville Salt Flats.

Photo credit: https://www.thecheckeredflag.co.uk/2018/06/rutter-wins-tt-zero/

Check Out This Mugen Shinden Hachi Electric Isle of Man TT Racer

John McGuinness and Michael Rutter will ride the 2019 Mugen Shinden Hachi electric bike at the Isle of Man TT Zero race this year.
Last year’s Mugen bike set the fastest electric bike record at the TT.
This year’s bike promises better aerodynamics and power.

John McGuinness and Michael Rutter will ride the 2019 Mugen Shinden Hachi electric bike at the Isle of Man TT Zero race this year.

According to Visordown, the Mugen Shinden Hachi is the uprated version last year’s bike. Rutter won the TT Zero race last year on the previous Mugen (called “Nana”), setting the fastest lap record for the class along the way. He averaged 196.056 km/h around the TT course, which was only 20.922 km/h slower than the record-setting superbike.

So, for this year, Mugen is back with a bike that promises to be better and faster.

Mugen gave Visordown unlimited access to their facilities in Milton Keynes, thus all credit goes to Visordown.

The 2019 Mugen has better aerodynamics and increased power. It weighs a somewhat heavy 248 kg (due to the batteries) but the engine… sorry, motor, produces the equivalent of 160 hp. The 370-volt lithium-ion battery powers the 120kW oil-cooled brushless electric motor. Torque is rated at 210 Nm.

The fairing is sharper and wraps tightly around the bike. The front suspension consists of the Showa Carbon Fibre prototype forks. The chassis is a monocoque.

Source: Visordown

Mugen introduces 1,400cc V-twin motorcycle engine

Mugen has unveiled a 1,400cc V-twin motorcycle engine during the 2018 Tokyo Motorcycle Show.

The Mugen MRV1400 is a 1,400cc V-twin engine which is inspired by a similar 1,000cc engine built by them in the 1970s.

The MRV1400 features Keihin carburettors, pushrod tubes, and a separated transmission system.

What would happen if a renowned vehicle engine tuner and parts manufacturer suddenly decide to build a brand new motorcycle engine? One particular Japanese company which has long been associated with words like “Without Limit”, “Unlimited”, or “Power” called Mugen sort of made a quite a heads turn when they showcased something very promising during the Tokyo Motorcycle Show 2018. (more…)

Sarolea SP7 – Motosikal MotoGP ELEKTRIK 2019?

Motosikal lumba Sarolea SP7 telah dipertimbangkan sebagai salah satu daripada calon yang berpotensi sebagai pembekal motosikal MotoGP elektrik 2019 bagi siri motosikal satu model elektrik pada tahun 2019.
Wakil pengarahan perlumbaan MotoGP, Loris Capirossi, baru sahaja tamat menguji motosikal lumba elektrik Sarolea SP7 sebelum bermulanya pusingan MotoGP yang lalu di Motorland Aragon.
Calon berpotensi yang lain termasuklah motosikal lumba elektrik Lightning LS-218 dan Shinden Roku milik Mugen yang telah memenangi perlumbaan jalan raya Isle of Man Zero sebanyak empat kali.

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Sarolea SP7 – The 2019 ELECTRIC MotoGP bike?

The Sarolea SP7 race bike has been considered as one of Dorna’s potential candidates as the 2019 electric MotoGP bike supplier for a one-make electric series in 2019.

MotoGP race direction representative Loris Capirossi just finished testing the Sorelea SP7 electric race bike ahead of the last MotoGP round in Motorland Aragon.

Other potential candidates include the Lightning LS-218 and Mugen’s Shinden Roku electric race bike which has won the Isle of Man TT Zero road race a total of four times.

It was just last week when ex-MotoGP racer and current MotoGP race direction representative Loris Capirossi conducted a private test on a very special bike at Motorland Aragon. Prior the MotoGP round, the 44 year old Italian went into the circuit on board the Sarolea SP7, a fully-electric race bike which is considered as a huge potential for a brand new MotoGP electric class set for 2019. (more…)

Mugen memperkenalkan Motosikal Lumba Motorcross Elektrik “E.Rex”

Motosikal Konsep Mugen E.Rex telah diperkenalkan semasa Pertunjukan Motosikal Tokyo pada hujung minggu lalu
Motosikal konsep off-road ini adalah satu kerjasama antara Mugen dengan Honda

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Mugen Introduces Electric Motorcross Race Bike “E.Rex”

The Mugen E.Rex Concept Bike was introduced during the Tokyo Motorcycle Show last weekend
The concept off-road bike was a collaboration between Mugen and Honda

Mugen displayed their latest concept bike; the E.Rex. During the Tokyo Motorcycle Show 2017 that happened this past weekend meant that there’s a high possibility the motorcross industry is heading towards the Earth-friendly vibe. (more…)

Guy Martin will race on a Mugen Electric Bike at Isle of Man TT 2017

Guy will participate in the TT Zero category together with John McGuinness
Team Mugen’s Shinden Roku fully-electric race bike

Photo source: Asphalt and Rubber

It was big news when Guy Martin announced that he will be returning to the Isle of Man TT races for 2017. It was even bigger news that he got a ride with the factory Honda Racing team together with John McGuinness aka “The King of the Mountain” on the new Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade SP2. Now, he’s going to participate again in the all-electric race category of Isle of Man TT, the TT Zero. (more…)

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Michael Rutter set a new record on the Mugen Shinden Hachi on the way to win the TT Zero category at the Isle of Man TT (IOM TT).

The bike recorded speeds faster than those in the Supersport category.

Electric performance bikes have come a long way.

John McGuinness and Michael Rutter will ride the 2019 Mugen Shinden Hachi electric bike at the Isle of Man TT Zero race this year.

Last year’s Mugen bike set the fastest electric bike record at the TT.

This year’s bike promises better aerodynamics and power.

Mugen has unveiled a 1,400cc V-twin motorcycle engine during the 2018 Tokyo Motorcycle Show.

The Mugen MRV1400 is a 1,400cc V-twin engine which is inspired by a similar 1,000cc engine built by them in the 1970s.

The MRV1400 features Keihin carburettors, pushrod tubes, and a separated transmission system.

The Sarolea SP7 race bike has been considered as one of Dorna’s potential candidates as the 2019 electric MotoGP bike supplier for a one-make electric series in 2019.

MotoGP race direction representative Loris Capirossi just finished testing the Sorelea SP7 electric race bike ahead of the last MotoGP round in Motorland Aragon.

Other potential candidates include the Lightning LS-218 and Mugen’s Shinden Roku electric race bike which has won the Isle of Man TT Zero road race a total of four times.

The Mugen E.Rex Concept Bike was introduced during the Tokyo Motorcycle Show last weekend

The concept off-road bike was a collaboration between Mugen and Honda

Guy will participate in the TT Zero category together with John McGuinness

Team Mugen’s Shinden Roku fully-electric race bike

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