In Milan, CRP proudly presents the eCRP 1.4, its electric racing motorcycle for 2011. On Thursday, April 7 at the Bobino Club in Milan, CRP Racing officially presents its electric racing motorcycle, the eCRP 1.4, the eco-friendly workhorse that will compete in the FIM e-Power and TTXGP with Alessandro Brannetti (# 44), the rider confirmed by the Italian team. Modena, April 7, 2011. CRP Racing has chosen the stage of the Bobino Club in the heart of Milan to announce the imminent opening of the 2011 season and to publicly unveil the eCRP 1.4. CRP staff will tell their guests how innovative ideas grew into the creation of the Italian electric motorcycle and how the bike became the TTXGP European Champion and Vice World Champion in 2010. The team’s accomplishments have generated substantial interest and support in Italy and abroad; especially in the U.S., where fans are waiting with great enthusiasm for the arrival of the first modern electric motorbike that we can proudly say, was made in Italy. The eCRP 1.4 The eCRP 1.4 is the evolution of version 1.2 and it strikes a cost-effectiveness balance for competition in electric racing. CRP Racing has engineered a motorcycle that handles extremely well and has the ability to provide a stable and predictable platform for the rider. Proper weight distribution and use of proven racing technology allows the eCRP 1.4 to weigh in at just 160kgs total. The eCRP 1.4 uses a lithium-polymer 7.4Kw/h battery module to power dual DC motors. It can reach a top speed of 220 km / h and accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 3.2 seconds with 120 Nm of torque at 100%. The 2011 workhorse is distinguished by a datalogger that can record the values from sensors for front and rear suspensions and throttle position. It is also able to measure volts / amps into and out of the controller, and monitor the temperature of the motors (updated in 2011) and controller. All this data will be integrated with the GPS that records speed, acceleration and trajectory in real-time, with the objective of increasing the rider’s and team’s ability to be effective in practice and at the race. Better information is key to improving racing strategies. Technology and Environment on two wheels In Milan, CRP will not speak only about racing: the step from the track to the road is short, especially when the manufacturer has a history of more than 40 years at the top of the motorsport and automotive industry. Technological know-how and a concern for the environment are the guiding principles behind CRP Racing’s goal of a street-legal electric motorcycle. The sustainable mobility project will see the creation of a 100% electric super sport motorbike which will be previewed at EICMA, the international two-wheel exhibition.