"With the unveiling of the V21L electric motorcycle prototype, Ducati has offered the world a glimpse into how performance motorcycling can evolve while honoring the brand's racing heritage. This concept is more than an exercise in design - it represents years of development, hard data from the MotoE World Championship, and a commitment to creating an electric platform that lives up to the standards of Borgo Panigale."
"For the past three seasons, Ducati has been deeply embedded in the MotoE series, serving as the sole supplier of electric motorcycles. That partnership has allowed the company to push its technology in real-world racing conditions, gathering invaluable data about battery management, thermal control, and rider experience. Ducati's engineers have succeeded in reducing the battery pack by 18 pounds since the first-generation units - an achievement that directly improves handling and performance."
"Despite these gains, Ducati acknowledges that the weight of current lithium-ion battery systems remains a limiting factor. An electric motorcycle built for racing must balance power delivery with cornering agility and predictable braking performance. Even with the V21L's advancements, its overall weight is still greater than that of a comparable internal combustion bike. This reality affects range as well, since larger battery packs are required to provide race-distance capability, which in turn adds more mass."
Ducati has unveiled the V21L electric motorcycle prototype that aims to translate racing performance into an electric platform while honoring the brand's racing heritage. Ducati served as the sole MotoE supplier for three seasons, collecting real-world data on battery management, thermal control, and rider experience. Engineers reduced the battery pack weight by 18 pounds compared with first-generation units, improving handling and performance. Current lithium-ion systems still impose weight and range limits, making race-capable packs heavier and affecting agility and braking. Ducati is partnering with Volkswagen Group technology partners and QuantumScape to explore solid-state batteries as a potential solution.
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