BMW
eRR
BMW Motorrad has
introduced their new eRR experimental supersport motorcycle. Jointly developed with
the Technical University of Munich, the motorcycle is based on the S 1000 RR
but it eschews the 1.0-liter four cylinder engine, which normally develops 198
PS and 113 Nm of torque, for an all-electric powertrain.
Specifications will be
announced at a later date but BMW points out electric motorcycles offer a
number of benefits over conventionally powered counterparts. As the company explains, not only do they
have zero emissions but they tend to offer better acceleration off the
line. Case in point, the electric C
evolution beats the S 1000 RR when accelerating to speeds up to 60 km/h (37
km/h).
While BMW is staying
tight-lipped about the model, it features a black and white exterior with green
accents and plenty of carbon fiber components.
The model also has electricity-inspired graphics and a perforated seat
with green contrast stitching.
BMW declined to say
whether they are considering a production model but they're not the only
company that has been eyeing a high-performance electric motorcycle as even
Harley-Davidson dipped their toes into the EV waters with the unveiling of
Project LiveWire last year.
