Official MotoE manufacturer Energica has announced that the Italian brand will launch a range of RS models, which will feature high specifications and electronics derived from the bikes used in the MotoE championship. The new RS version will be available in all three of Energica models, the Streetfighter Ribelle, the high performance Ego and the retro EsseEsse9. According to Energica, the new RS version will enhance the 0-100 kmph speed will be enhanced by two-tenths of a second, compared to the existing versions, and is rated at 2.6 seconds for a 0 to 100 kmph acceleration.

All three models feature new VCU software protocols that increase performance of the machines, with new mapping and parameterisation. The battery pack remains the same, with 18.9 kWh and there are also no changes to the motor. The Energica Eva EsseEsse9 has 200 Nm of torque, while the Energica Ego+ RS and Energica Riva Ribelle RS models have 215 Nm of torque.

While Energica says the 2021 RS models will be available to order from November, there’s currently no word on how much pricier they’ll be than the stock “+” models, which currently start at €20,894 for the Eva EsseEsse9+, rising to €22,943 for the Eva Ribelle and €24,419 for the Ego+.

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