Last year, the Mission R made history at the TTXGP, throwing down laps of Laguna Seca that would have qualified it for a Supersport 600 race. Here, some schlocky comedian (Wes is jealous -grant) talks to our buddy David Salguero … Continued
Two weekends ago, San Francisco-based startup Mission Motors made history when rider Steve Rapp lapped Laguna Seca in 1:31.3. That’s a new record for electric vehicles of any kind and would have put them 5th on that weekend’s AMA Supersport … Continued
At yesterday’s REFUEL zero emissions time trial event, Steve Rapp put the Mission R around Laguna Seca in 1:43.7 (unofficial). The previous record of 1:44.4 (official) was held by Michael Czysz and his 2010 MotoCzsyz E1pc. The two bikes, along … Continued
Here’s a rare look inside the workings of of an electric race bike. The Mission R is unique not because of its 141bhp electric motor, but because it packs that plus a 14kWh battery pack (the 2010 MotoCzysz E1pc is … Continued
Despite featuring more battery capacity — 14.4kWh — than the 2010 MotoCzysz E1pc or the Chip Yates electric superbike, this Mission R is relatively tiny, with similar overall dimensions to an R6 and lightweight— just 545lbs. Of course, it won’t … Continued