Slippery world speed record

The company is called RGNT and builds only electric motorcycles. The new record was set with a modified No. 1 Classic SE during a Speed Weekend in Årsunda, in northern Sweden. It went seriously fast on the ice surface: 155.14 mph. RGNT already held previous world speed records: that of the fastest A1 motorcycle on ice (135.03 km/h) and that of the fastest production electric motorcycle on ice (114.3 km/h).

Specs of electric ice racer

The race machine blessed with the name Aurora that set the record was designed specifically for this purpose. A group of RGNT employees put it together. The electric motor (in the rear wheel) of the production version No.1 Classic SE has been boosted from 21 kW to 30 kW. Maximum torque has been boosted to a whopping 390 Nm.

Light and streamlined

The ice racer weighs only 160 kg because a relatively small battery pack was chosen. After all, it was not about a hefty radius of action but about achieving a momentary high speed. Studded tires with spikes provided the necessary grip. Furthermore, the machine features a streamlined fairing for the lowest possible air resistance.

What is the RGNT brand?

RGNT engineer Timmy Eriksson steered this special Aurora to the new record: the fastest electric motorcycle on ice. By the way, if you want to know more about this brand, click here.