Kawasaki to proxy-contest 2012 TT Zero?

[protomech]

http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/racing/kawasaki-enter-2012-tt-noticing/

A&R notes that one of Kawasaki's top teams is entering the TT Zero with the support of Zytek, a major EV OEM industry player.

Should be interesting with Honda/Mugen on the list as well.

I think Brammo has a 2-3 year head start with the Empulse - we'll probably see mainstream EV bikes from the big OEMs by 2015. Let's hope Brammo makes the most of the time between now and then.

[ttxgpfan]

I read that, and commented.  I'm not convinced there is any Kawi factory involvement.  I'm also not completely convinced there is really much support coming from Zytec.  It sounds like a left over/extra ZX-10 race chassis is being used and maybe Zytec gave up a motor and/or controller because the team has such a good record and ties to a a major manufacturer.  But Jensen has a tendency to be right.

2-3 years before some of the big four get something on the market sounds good to me.  I feel pretty confident that in 2-3 years Brammo will have a new bike with power and maybe even weight comparable to a liter class sport bike in power, 0-60 numbers, and maybe even top speed.  I don't see packs being much bigger than 15kWh though.

[Deadly Silent Ninja]

Jensen did present some interesting insights that support his theory. I am not sure, but it would be reasonable to think that, at least indirectly, Kawasaki should be keeping a very opened eye to any breakthrough in technology. The GP is one place to find that kind of advancement.

[Mithion]

http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/racing/kawasaki-zytek-zx10ev-electric-motorcycle-details/#more-31097

Another big dog takes a bite!

Brammo mentioned, compared etc.

[Brammofan]

Sounds like they won't be in the race this year:
http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/racing/kawasaki-zytek-zx10ev-out-tt-zero/