Electric dragbike

Electric dragbike

An electric dragbike, or electric dragster, is a motorcycle driven by an electric motor powered by batteries.

Electric dragsters have come of age with new developments in battery and motor technology. Electric motors powered by lithium cells can deliver power to weight ratios similar to high performance petrol engines. Drag races last around ten seconds so battery range is not an issue.

A number of electric dragbikes and dragsters (cars) are competing with top fuel classes.

Electric drag racing serves as a high profile sport for companies to show off their latest technology. As sponsorship levels increase the performance gap between electric & liquid fueled dragsters will disappear altogether.

Dragracing overview

A race held over 1/8th or 1/4 mile straight track the winner being the first to cross the finish line from a standing start

The track consists of two lanes side by side and a "christmas tree" light gantry signals the start of the race

ee Also

*blackswan
*killacycle

External links

*http://www.projectblackswan.com
*http://www.killacycle.com/


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