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Tacita T-Race, the Electric Cross-Country Motorcycle

We can't help happily smiling after we've seen the Tacita T-Race, a most welcomed appearance in the electric motorcycle market. We're looking at (probably) the first electric motorcycle to be tested in a real life cross-country rally (Merzouga, Morocco) and we hope we'll get to see more of these machines soon.
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The Tacita stands for “Silent” in Latin, and you could easily guess why the name. Since cross-country rally racing is more to bikes' endurance and range than it is to speed alone, we are still wondering about the Tacita's range. Rumors claim the Tacita T-Race can last a whole day's riding on a full charge, but still we'd like to see some official data on that.

However, the Tacita T-Race is loaded with 4 Lithium-Polymer batteries intelligently loaded on the bike for a nifty balance. Despite the power storage, the Tacita T-Race is said to weigh in at less than 180 kg (397 lbs). The batteries come with more than 10 kWh energy storage and that's why the no-memory Li-Po batteries can be recharged anytime and anywhere with the supplied charger.

The standard charger needs 9 hours for a full charge, while an optional 3 kWh fast one can do that in 3.5 hours. The Tacita T-Race comes with a rated power of 8 kW and 24 kW peak rating, 3 “engine mapping” modes.

Equipped with 18” and 21” Excel rims and fully-adjustable suspension for both front and rear, the Tacita T-Race can tackle the roughest terrains, just like any combustion engine bike would. Optional solar charging stations are available. We're looking forward for official pricing and specs.
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