Kiwi Rider July 2022 Vol.2 | Page 91

delicate balance of the planet ,” stated Ducati CEO Claudio Domenicali after personally test riding the V21L . “ As Ducati , we have grasped this need and we went in search of a challenge that would allow us to contribute to the common goal of reducing CO₂ emissions and at the same time to keep faith with our DNA linked to racing . We agreed with determination to develop the most performing electric racing bike that current technology makes possible and to use this project as a laboratory in which to build our future . The result we have achieved is surprising . As soon as I sat on the bike I realised the quality of the work done by the team and when I returned to the garage I felt a deep sense of pride for what we were once again able to achieve .” While the V21L isn ’ t destined for dealerships , the race bike has some interesting design solutions thanks to its build team consisting of both Ducati and Ducati Corse engineers . The battery pack weighs 110 kg - essentially half of the bike ’ s overall weight - and is rated at 18kWh with a 20kW charging socket integrated into the tail . To get the V21L back to 80 % charge takes about 45mins according to Ducati . The bike ’ s inverter weighs in at 5kg and is
KIWI RIDER 91