June 12, 2009, Douglas, Isle of Man – On June 12, the world’s first zero emissions motorcycle race was held on the legendary Isle of Man track. The entry from Electric Motorsport, a Green Tech company based in Oakland, California, won the race. Riding the cycle was Isle of Man native Chris Heath.
The Native TTXGP which won the race is a modified version of the Electric GPR-S, an electric motorcycle that Electric Motorsport has been manufacturing since 2003. The founder and CEO of the 8 year old company is Todd Kollin.
This bike was the only electric motorcycle taking part in the race that is actually in production. The other competitors used modified petrol bikes. (Indeed, Electric Motor Sports is a prime parts supplier to many EV builders, including several of the teams they were competing against in the race).
Many of the electric motorcycles hit top speeds in excess of 100 mph.
The Electric Motorsport team was invited to compete in the race by the event coordinator and motorcycle enthusiast Azhar Hussain.
1. Electric Motorsport’s Native TTXGP
10. Snaefell Mountain TT Course: 37.73 miles, 1200 ft rise
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