Electric motorcycle brand Voxan is out to chase more speed records, and Max Biaggi is back as the pilot.
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Electric motorcycle brand Voxan, owned by the high-performance electric vehicle constructor Venturi, is gearing up to conquer new world speed records. After setting no fewer than 11 new records in November 2020, the Voxan Wattman is currently being optimised in preparation for another speed challenge in the under 300 kilo category before the end of this year. Once again, the machine will be ridden by world motorcycle champion Max Biaggi.
From desert to asphalt
The Voxan Wattman was initially designed for world record attempts on the planet?s biggest salt flat, Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia. However, restrictions imposed in response to the Covid-19 crisis meant that journey was Рand still is Рimpossible. So in the autumn of 2020, the runway of Ch̢teauroux airfield in France was chosen as the venue, and by the end of 2021 Voxan will be setting up camp on another asphalt track. In preparation for this latest attempt, and to optimise the Wattman for this type of surface, the engine and transmission have been tweaked with the usual expert collaboration of Michelin, partner and official tyre supplier.

Weight and stability
The Voxan Wattman should weigh in at under 300 kilograms, enabling it to compete in that category. The increase weight is mainly due to the new battery used. Gildo Pastor, (President), Franck Baldet (technical director) and L...