TT Zero Bike | Faculty of Engineering, Kingston University

Ecotricity / Kingston - Ion Horse, on its way to 3rd at the TT Zero 2011

Rider George Spence being presented with the Trophy for the Fastest University prize

The Isle of Man Government's Department of Economic Development first launched the TT Zero Clean Emissions Motorcycle Race as part of the historic TT Races in 2009, to showcase the Isle of Man's Clean Tech capabilities as well as encouraging enterprise and innovation.

We have been developing electric racing motorbikes since 2008 and have made great leaps forward in the performance level we are achieving. None of this would have been possible without our sponsors, so a huge thanks goes out to them for their continued support. For our 2010-11 season we secured Ecotricity as our Title Sponsor. Ecotrocity provide 'Green Electricity' through their wind farms.

This project will allow our students to have firsthand experience of designing a new bike, using the latest technologies, to very tight deadlines.

Technical Specifications for 2010 bike

Drivetrain – AC induction motor
Power source - Lithium ion batteries
Speed (max) - 120mph
Mass - 220kg
Carbon fibre monocoque chassis
Torque - Classified

TTZero 2010 Bike in action >>

Footage of bike racing at Snetterton, Anglesey and Pembry during the TT Zero National Circuit Racing Series.

TTXGP 2009 Bike Video Diary >>

Follow the progress of the TTXGP Bike team, all the way to the finish line in june 2009.

Media Coverage

To follow media coverage of the TT Zero Bike team click here.

For more information contact Paul Brandon - p.brandon@kingston.ac.uk