INDUSTRY EXTRA
Ego + RS
Department - a tribute to our team for the incredible engineering and technical work carried out with our involvement in MotoE . From both the road and the racing point of view , the past ten years has been a decade of innovation that has created a real Electric Motor Valley here in the Modena area [ between Reggio Emilia and Bologna ]." In the RS version , the VCU ( Vehicle Control Unit ) implements a new mapping and parameter setting that underlines even more the performance and riding excitement derived from Energica ' s experience in MotoE .
Corsa Clienti Kit
Already known for their terrific acceleration , the acceleration on RS versions is now enhanced by twotenths of a second compared to the existing MY2021 + versions : 2.6 sec 0-100 kmh , 0-60 mph . " These first two seasons of MotoE have helped to create a huge amount of experience that is constantly being transferred to our road models . From Race to Road , we continue to dictate the pace of excellence in our field , and the innovations we present this year are a prime example of this ," continues Testoni .
Kit Corsa Clienti - " for the most demanding customers " Specifically researched and developed for the Energica Ego + model , the new Corsa Clienti Kit is for those most demanding customers who wish to convert the Energica Ego + production model into a bike ready for the racetrack - with electronic , suspension and running gear features derived directly from Energica ' s FIM Enel MotoE World Cup race motorcycles . The Corsa Clienti Kit components have been developed and tested on the track by the Energica Team test riders - " the braking system and suspension are derived from the racing world to guarantee maximum performance , handling and reliability ".
Sales increased in 2020
Energica ' s provisional financial results for 2020 amounted to approximately € 6m - which is very close to its pre-COVID announced goal of € 6.5m - if confirmed , that will be an increase of + 87 % compared to 2019 . " As at the end of January 2021 , the company is already reporting forward orders of some € 820k , which equates to 14 % of the preliminary revenues of 2020 , with a further 11 % to be added before the end of the first quarter with the delivery of motorcycles in USA , where a dealer floorplan agreement has been negotiated with a major financial company . " Our significant growth already puts us ahead of the market trend . Here in Italy , Confindustria ANCMA - the Italian motorcycle industry trade association - estimates that the electric twowheeled market grew by + 84.5 % in 2020 ". USA remains the leading market for Energica , followed by Germany , the Netherlands and France . Middle East and Asia Pacific markets are confirmed to be on the rise , and where the new MY2021 will be launched in the next trimester with the hope of further growth . Despite the ongoing difficulties relating to the global pandemic , the Modena-based manufacturer has increased its sales network and now numbers 72 dealers / importers and is continuing to invest in development projects such as E-Power , with Dell ' Orto , Octo Telematics and Cellularline , in the nautical sector with Sealance , and by taking part in the Spin Accelerator ( with Regione Trentino ) and CEMP ( with Regione Lombardia ) projects . Energica ' s top selling model in 2020 was its Eva Ribelle , accounting for nearly 50 % of total unit sales . Giacomo Leone , Energica Sales & Field Marketing Director , says : " Despite the challenges of the market , in the last year , we were able to reach new and unparalleled goals in the electric motorcycle sector . We believe that the new range and the third MotoE season ( scheduled to get underway in May ) will confirm our market leadership and stimulate further growth ."
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