Max Biaggi, eleven records riding a Voxan electric motorbike, reaching 408 km/h

Voxan Wattman Max Biaggi – Max Biaggi achieved 11 speed records riding the Voxan Wattman electric motorcycle.

The records were set at Châteauroux airport in France, near the headquarters of the bike's manufacturer, Venturi. Initially the attempt was planned in the largest salt flat on the planet, precisely in Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia, but given the travel made difficult by the Covid-19 pandemic, the nearby airport was chosen.

The six-time world champion (four in the 250cc class and two in the Superbike, ed.) can thus celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Venturi Group's electric adventure.

The records were divided into three different distances: quarter mile, mile and 1 km and were achieved with both rolling and standing starts. The bikes all had the same power, 367 hp (270 kW).

On the morning of Saturday 31 October, Max Biaggi and the Voxan Wattman achieved their primary objective, breaking the most sought after of the twelve world records. With a speed of 366,94 km/h, the team set a new record in the prestigious "partially aerodynamic electric motorcycle weighing over 300 kilos" class. In doing so, they dethroned previous holders Ryuji Tsuruta and Mobitec EV-02A with their speed of 329 km/h (204 mph).

In line with FIM (Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme) regulations, the Voxan Wattman's speed was measured from a flying start of over 1 mile in opposite directions, within a two-hour period. According to Federation regulations, the final speed is the average of the two speeds recorded in these two attempts. The Voxan, with its gray hull designed by Sacha Lakic, achieved the record with the GPS speedometer peaking at a speed of 408 km/h.

9 more records Max Biaggi Voxan Wattman

– 1/4 mile, rolling start, partially streamlined bike: 394,45 km/h (245.10 mph) – no previous records

– 1/4 mile, rolling start, non-streamline: 357,19 km/h (221,95 mph) – no previous records

– 1 km, rolling start, partially aerodynamic: 386,35 km/h (240.07 mph – previous

record: 329,31 km/h

– 1/4 mile, standing start, non-aerodynamic: 126,20 km/h (78,42 mph) – no previous records

– 1/4 mile, standing start, partially lean: 127,30 km/h (79,10 mph) – previous record: 87,16 km/h

– 1 km, standing start, non-aerodynamic: 185,56 km/h (115,30 mph) – no previous records

– 1 km, standing start, partially aerodynamic: 191,84 km/h (119.20 mph) – previous record: 122,48 km/h

– 1 mile, standing start, non-aerodynamic: 222,82 km/h (138,45 mph) – no previous records

– 1 mile, standing start, partially streamlined: 225,01 km/h (139.81 mph) – no previous records

Statements Max Biaggi speed record Voxan Wattman

“When Gildo Pastore, President of the Venturi Group, contacted me about this project, I was curious, very motivated and at the same time a little uncertain. That said, immediately after our first meeting, I immediately realized how Gildo and his team were driven by incredible conviction and determination. They told me “we got close to 600 km/h (373 mph) on four wheels, and now we want to get to 400 km/h (249 mph) on two wheels, nothing will stop us!” These records make me a happy man! I am proud of the team and happy to bring these titles back to Monaco!”

Statements Gildo Pastore, President of the Venturi Group, speed record Voxan Wattman Max Biaggi

“For me it was important to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the Venturi Group's electric adventure. Given the health situation, it wasn't easy, but thanks to the hard work and mentality shown by Max and my team, we proved ourselves up to the challenge. Twenty years after purchasing Venturi, I am delighted that the Group can now claim to have created the fastest electric vehicles ever on two and four wheels (Venturi VBB-3, FIA record: 549 km/h – 341 mph) , but also in the four-wheel fuel cell category (Venturi VBB-2, FIA record: 487 km/h – 303 mph). On each project, we worked openly with large companies to share with them our experience in the field of innovative technologies, and in doing so we contributed to improving eco-mobility. This modest contribution reflects my commitment to ensuring that we are fully in line with the Principality's values ​​in terms of sustainable development. I share these records with my country, Monaco.”