The performance of modern electric motorcycles has improved significantly over the years, with the Ego+ RS from Energica being an excellent example. For nearly a decade, the Italian company Energica has been producing electric motorcycles in Modena, Italy. Since its inception, the company has delivered some of the best high-performance electric motorcycles on the market. The lineup consists of a variety of bike models from an agile street naked to a full-blown electric ADV with Italian craftsmanship and stunning design language.
The Energica Ego+ RS is one of the most technically-impressive and powerful electric sport bikes you can buy in the market right now. Energica cut zero corners with the Ego+ RS, and the end result is an electric sport bike that’s high on performance, loaded with features, and offers great battery range. From the nimble handling to the wicked-fast performance, the bike is an absolute joy to ride both on the road and racetrack.
10 Customization And Accessories
The good thing about all-electric motorcycles is the plethora of customization options that allows riders to adjust the bike to their preferences and riding style. It is the same with Ego+ RS which comes with options to change the characteristics of the bike through connected apps or the TFT dashboard. You can adjust the riding modes and regenerative braking maps, and also monitor various bike aspects such as battery range.
The Ego+ RS comes in three color options: Metal Black, Tricolore, and Rosso Corsa. Additionally, as an option, you can customize the bike with upgraded Öhlins suspensions, various carbon special parts, wheels, electronic components, and sockets. As an added bonus, Energica also offers numerous accessories for Ego+ RS including tank bags, tank pad, headstock stand, regal bobbins, rear stand, and rear seat cowl.
9 Moto-E Racing Pedigree
In 2018 Energica Motor Company was selected as the unique supplier by Dorna for the MotoE World Cup. Its first production model, the Ego super bike, served as the basis for the race bike Ego Corsa. Energica’s race bike was the spec machine for the one-make electric bike racing for the four-year period 2019-2022 of the FIM Enel MotoE Cup. It had the opportunity to be tested on the best riders racing the Ego Corsa in extreme conditions and testing all the technology that was then introduced on the road-going version Ego sport bike. All the experiences from the Ego Corsa racing modifications and equipment that made the race bike a true masterpiece are implemented into the Ego+ RS to offer the same level of power and rideability.
8 Sustainable And Eco-friendly
Electric motorcycles have become a great alternative to conventional gasoline-powered bikes for their zero-emission eco-friendly and sustainable. With advanced battery technology and performance, most modern electric motorcycles have come a long way, but Energica Ego+ RS feels like a genuine step above anything else out there. Along with being eco-friendly, the Ego+ RS offers blistering performance, a healthy battery range, and an extremely fun-to-ride experience. It also provides sporty performance with instant torque and acceleration along with a smooth and responsive ride. To improve the longevity of the battery pack, Energica has provided a Long Period Rest (LPR) function that allows the maintenance and automatic balancing of the batteries during long periods of non-use.
7 Advanced Technology And Features
Energica has provided cutting-edge technology and features to the Ego, and the RS version gets advanced racing tech to further improve the performance. Their patented Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) which monitors and manages the bike’s batteries and electronics is housed in a weathertight, two-piece aluminum casting and sits atop the battery back. The bike comes with four ride modes: Urban, Eco, Rain, Sport, and four regenerative maps to adjust depending on the rider's braking needs.
The bike also comes with the option for a reverse gear, with a maximum speed in reverse of 1.74 mph. The mode is intended for easy parking that might otherwise be a challenge, especially for shorter riders struggling to back up. Additionally, the Ego+ RS comes with a six-level traction control and a sophisticated cruise control system.
6 Superfast Charging Speed
Energica is one of the few bike manufacturers that manages the entire battery assembly process in-house. Their unique Combined Charging System (CCS) offers three charging options: single-phase AC (120-volt household outlet), three-phase AC (240-volt with optional installation), and DC high-speed (fast charging). Using the DC fast charge mode four option via the under-seat plug-in, the Ego+ RS's battery pack can reach 80 percent of its maximum state of charge in 40 minutes. The onboard 3.3 kW charger complies with SAE J1772 and IEC 62196-2 standards and has a pilot signal for the charging station interface.
5 Sporty Design And Riding Position
The sport fairing of the Ego+ RS was designed directly from the Ego Corsa of the MotoE championship, giving it an aerodynamic advantage as well as stunning looks. The razor-sharp design provides an aggressive riding position thanks to lower handlebars and foot pegs. It has a steel tubular trellis frame with a cast aluminum swingarm to keep the weight down. The RS variant receives increased performance modifications for faster acceleration and higher top speed; to manage the added power, the final drive chain has been strengthened. Additionally, the updated motor is lighter, reducing the kerb weight to 573 pounds. It also has a lower center of gravity, which improves handling.
4 Kit Corsa Clienti Option
Energica offers special Kit Corsa Clienti upgrade accessories for racers and serious track enthusiasts that are specially designed and developed for the Ego+ and Ego+ RS versions. The special kit can convert the Energica Ego+ RS street-legal superbike into a racetrack-ready mean machine with better electronics, suspension, and running gear features derived from FIM Enel MotoE World Cup competition motorcycles.
The braking system and suspension setup are derived from the racing world to guarantee maximum performance, handling, and reliability. Additionally, the specific Battery Management System firmware and updated Control Unit firmware, optimize the riding experience on the racetrack. However, the Kit Corsa Clienti is only for a track bike, and the Ego+ RS equipped with it will no longer be street legal.
3 Performance And Speed
The Energica Ego is one of the highest-performing electric superbikes thanks to its racing pedigree and equipment, and the RS version takes it to another level. Not only can the Ego+ RS go from 0 to 60 mph in 2.6 seconds, but it can also reach an electronically limited top speed of 150 mph. The bike's acceleration was improved by more than two-tenths of a second thanks to a revamped VCU with software improvements and a reworked drivetrain. For speed enthusiasts, the RS version offers superior performance and an even more exciting character, thanks to Energica's significant MotoE experience.
2 Impressive Range
Similar praise needs to be given to the Energica Ego+ RS’s range. The bikes come equipped with a massive lithium polymer 21.5 kWh battery pack. It offers some of the best battery range on the market with a city range of 261 miles and a combined range of 160 miles. However, the range further drops to 130 miles for urban riding. The new lighter motor increased the range at lower speeds from 5 to 10 percent depending on the riding style. Because of the enhanced efficiency that offers lower temperatures for the new motor, the range is increased considerably at higher highway speeds. For extra peace of mind, as standard the company offers a two-year warranty for the bike and three years or 31,000 miles for the battery. The warranty can be further extended to 5 years with optional upgrades.
1 Powerful EMCE Motor
The hallmark feature of the Energica Ego+ RS is its powerful EMCE motor, which delivers 169 horsepower and 164 pound-feet of peak torque. The new motor has been co-engineered with the Italian company Mavel, a research and development business that specializes in electronics. The collaboration ensured the goal of minimizing energy losses through software changes and hardware innovation. Additionally, the motor is now liquid-cooled which delivers more consistent performance.
The updated EMCE motor and inverter for the Ego+ RS is 22 pounds lighter than the previous motor design offering better range and thermal efficiency. As a result the maintenance and service intervals have gone from 6,000 miles to 18,600 miles for transmission oil and 28,000 miles for coolant.