During the preceding two weeks, the SWIGZ.COM Pro Racing team made a number of changes to enhance the top speed of the superbike, which was designed for closed circuit roadracing, not land-speed style events.
Catalyst Racing Composites developed a custom set of full fairings, UQM Technologies made some software adjustments to accommodate the top speed attempt, while Crushmaster Grinding / Evolution Industries was contracted to build a new set of higher strength drive sprockets and a custom jackshaft.
A supplemental booster battery pack of six lithium-ion polymer cells was designed and built in-house in order to add additional voltage to ensure maximum power availability by combating voltage sag at current draws above 500 amps.
A mobile battery heating system was developed and built in-house to ensure all three battery packs on the bike are precisely heated to the optimum temperature to maximize performance and minimize system impedance.
“I called the Mojave Mile Shootout organizers from MKM Racing Promotions and they welcomed us to their event as the first electric motorcycle to ever take part. At that point, the pressure was on for us to do our best and to make a good impression on behalf of all electric vehicles,” said Yates. “I’m disappointed about not reaching 200 MPH today, but I know we can do it next time out and for now I have to be happy with establishing our superbike as the fastest electric motorcycle in the world!” he concluded.
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