MOTOR MOUTH NEWS
ELECTRIC YZ SET FOR ACTION
Yamaha Motor Europe, KNMV, Dohms Projects and Spike have joined forces to build an all-new electric motocross bike that is claimed to compete with the current generation of 250cc dirtbikes.
The new motocross machine features a battery-powered motor engineered into an existing Yamaha YZ250F chassis.
The battery that will power the motorcycle is developed by Spike, while Dohms is responsible for the drive and weight distribution. As the battery is easily swappable, the bike can be ridden in back-to-back motos without delay.
Yamaha Motor Europe N.V. is enthusiastic about the initiative. “We are happy to support this project as we feel it is important to boost developments in electric technology. We are very much looking forward to test and evaluate the prototype to understand how the technology from Dohms and Spike performs in our YZF chassis”, said Leon Oosterhof from Yamaha Motor Europe’s Product Planning Division.
OUR ELECTRIC PROS
» Access to more riding locations
» Environmental benefits
» Less noise pollution
» Ability to yell at mates during battle
OUR ELECTRIC CONS
» No noise
» No noise
» No noise
WHAT IS SPIKE?
Founded in 2017, Spike has been dedicated to making high-performance batteries for sustainable electric mobility. Spike is a spinoff from Storm Eindhoven, the team that developed the “Storm Wave”, a motorcycle with 400km range on a swappable battery pack. The bike went around the world in 80 days.
ELECTRIC COMPETITION
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MINI SPARKS
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6D ATR-1Y AVENGER
The ATR-1Y is the only premium helmet designed specifically for youth riders and is the ideal choice for MX or BMX competition. Incorporating all of the amazing benefits of 6D’s revolutionary Omni-Directional Suspension technology, this helmet has no equal. The ATR-1Y is designed with softer multi-density EPS materials, and softer isolation dampers that offer superior protection to the child’s still-developing brain and skull. The helmet is smaller, lighter and more compliant than the adult helmet, and is certified to both DOT FMVSS 218 and ECE 2205 standards.
FLY KINETIC K221
» Tagless comfort-stretch collar
» Relaxed shorty elastic sleeve cuffs
» Multi-panel construction for maximum performance and comfortable fit
» Mesh ventilation helps dissipate heat
» Extended tail helps keep jersey tucked in
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