Robert hit 133 mph (214 km/h) on the Picnic Grounds speed gun reading. Robert ultimately edged out Cory and the Zero SR/F in the Heavyweight category, finishing in 2nd place in the category with a time of 10:19 and an average speed of 69.8 mph (112.3 km/h). Robert Barber competed in the event on the University of Nottingham UoN-PP electric superbike. The Zero SR/F maintained an average speed of 66.8 mph (107 km/h) up the grueling, twisty course. They had to go back and check the speed gun reading to report Cory’s 117 mph (188 km/h) speed as he passed through the Picnic Ground portion of the track. The Zero SR/F caused a rather amusing moment when the race commentators on KRDO News Radio didn’t notice the electric motorcycle pass by their vantage point due to the lack of engine noise. #PPIHC2019 Well done Cory and Pikes Peak International Hill Climb June 30, 2019 That ultimately left the SR/F with the 9th fastest time among all motorcycles and the 5th fastest time in the Heavyweight category. His Zero SR/F briefly held the fastest time of the day, but was eventually surpassed by higher power motorcycles. We’ve followed Zero Motorcycle’s preparations for the race this year, in which their new Zero SR/F electric streetfighter was ridden by rookie rider Cory West.Ĭory competed in the Heavyweight motorcycle category and finished the course with an impressive time of 10:46. Posting a competitive time in the demanding hill climb racing competition requires vehicles to possess both high power and high torque – two requirements for which electric motorcycles are uniquely positioned. That’s halfway to the summit of Everest and can even induce altitude sickness in some people. The race starts at the high elevation of 9,390 feet (2,860 m) above sea level, then continues climbing another 4,720 feet (1,440 m) to an altitude of 14,115 feet (4,300 m) at the finish line. The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb race is comprised of 156 turns over almost 12.5 miles (20 km) of mountainous road. Here’s how the four electric motorcycles competing in the race this year performed. The motorcycle division of Pikes Peak International Hill Climb competition just wrapped up minutes ago.

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