The green heart of Energica motorcycles is a synchronous oil-cooled motor with permanent magnets. With no transmission gears, clutch, or shifting, the process of searching for the “right gear” and RPM is eliminated, allowing for full concentration on acceleration, full throttle control, cornering and braking.

The ride-by-wire system is the direct interface between the rider and the vehicle. Throttle control is composed of a rotary potentiometer – that detects the rotation of the throttle and is activated every time the accelerator is engaged or released – and a safety microswitch. The VCU manages both the potentiometer and the switch signal to fine-tune the torque demand to the engine based on the mapping selected, while the microswitch is used as a safety feature in case of malfunction of the throttle control.

The high-energy lithium polymer (Li-NMC) battery pack is an intelligent device with its own electrical brain, comprising of dozens of sensors and electromechanical devices that constitute a closed subsystem to ensure maximum vehicle performance and rider safety in all conditions. Energica has designed a cooling system for the battery pack that is superior thanks to its specific ventilation paths that limit the stress of the batteries, providing considerable benefits to both performance of the vehicle and the life of the battery.