Electric motorcycle invited to Dakar-2020
In preparation for the 2021, 2022 and 2023 races, the Tacita T-Race will be officially launched in the New Energy District of Jeddah Dakar.
With the development of ever more efficient batteries, the electric motorcycle is about to take part in the legendary Dakar event. If he's not yet involved, Italian brand Tacita is teasing their arrival at the event and will be showcasing their Tacita T-Race Rally throughout the 2020 edition. A model specially designed for the competition that will join 550 participants during the Qiddiyah Trophy. Scheduled for January 17 next year, this 20-kilometer leg will have no impact on the general classification.
“In 2012, we were the first electric motorcycle to take part in the African Rally Merzouga, and after these years of continuous research and development, we are ready for the Dakar. We invite all rally enthusiasts to visit us in Jeddah Dakar village, at every bivouac or during the last Kiddia Grand Prix, to come and test our TACITA T-Race 2020 and see our solar powered mobile trailer, TACITA T- Station " explains Pierpaolo Rigo, co-founder of TACITA.
« We are happy with the future of Rally Raid and we know that alternative energy sources will be part of it. The TACITA project and its 100% electric rally bike is the main axis of development. And we are excited to welcome and promote this bike and this team at the start of our first Saudi Dakar in January 2020. "Added by David Custer, Director of the Dakar Race.
Big technical challenge
At this stage, Tacita does not elaborate on the features and specifications of this rally electric bike. We imagine that they should go well beyond the manufacturer's current electric motorcycles, which reach a maximum power of 44 kW (59 horsepower) and an energy intensity of 18 kWh.
It remains to be seen how the manufacturer will manage to keep the approximately 7800 km of Dakar and its stages, which can cover up to 900 km per day. In addition to autonomy, recharging raises questions. If he mentions using a "solar powered trailer," the manufacturer will have to resort to other solutions to ensure that it recharges regularly throughout the day. A case to follow!
