VIDEO: First TTGXP practice run features XXL Racing
The first ever TTXGP is now just a few days away and teams are still arriving to the Isle of Man for the event. One group that arrived earlier than most is XXL Racing from Germany, and as a result, their rider was the first to "stretch the legs" of a competing machine on the island. A resident of the Crown dependency, Frank Schuengel, happened to be on hand with a camera and recorded the moment on video. He also took a bunch of stills that are available in the gallery below. You can check out his website for lots more.
Unfortunately we don't know a lot about the bike aside that it uses a synchronous electric motor, likely a prototype from Siemens, to take it over 124 mph (200 km/h). It features regenerative braking and will be piloted by the TT-experienced rider Thomas Schönfelder. Go ahead and hit the jump to see it in action. As an added bonus, we've thrown in a clip from Mission Motors testing, tearing down and shipping off their entry. Enjoy.
Gallery: XXL Racing at the TTXGP
[Source: Frank Schuengel / ManxTube / YouTube]
Photo: creative commons by Frank Schuengel
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Doug 2:06AM (6/08/2009)
The sound is awesome.
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Nick P. 2:29AM (6/08/2009)
I have to agree; these are some sweet sounds. Part Star Wars, part electric blender...
I hove EV manufacturers like Telsa and Fisker will take the opportunity to use sound as a marketing tool. I know that the Karma has a couple of speakers where the tail pipes should be. Hope they us them.
They already tune ICE engine to provide satisfying sounds, so why not EVs?
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Tohe 6:27AM (6/08/2009)
Go Mission! when you got it, you got it, Mission has it.
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Travis Gintz 11:54AM (6/08/2009)
That isn't the Mission One.... thats XXL Racing's entry.
Tohe 11:18AM (6/08/2009)
I'm referring to the second video, not the first!
MikeInNC 8:14AM (6/08/2009)
Does anyone know if this will be broadcast anywhere on cable (in the US) or if there will be a live streaming site where we can watch??
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Ian 9:41AM (6/08/2009)
http://www.iomtt.com/TT-Live.aspx
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Sammy 11:11PM (6/08/2009)
Part Star Wars? Good lord, I was sure I was listening to the Endor forest chase scene, with the speeder bikes.
That makes me ridiculously happy.
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