For 2010 Mission Motors announced they will be releasing an all electric superbike. It looks to be the sustainablemotorcycle.com reader's version of the Tesla. An overly-expensive but gorgeous and seemly very capable electric motorcycle. This is what I'm talking 'bout.

The Mission One has some superbike performance specs no matter how the energy is stored Ohlins shocks, Brembo Breaks, and Machesini wheels clearly show that this bike is no cordless drill. Check out the full specs from the Mission one website after the break. It is very interesting to see a motor without a horsepower specification. A torque specification is a more appropriate specification from an engineering point of view and I am willing to be this will be the standard going forward, with possibly, a KW rating as well.

Going along with the theme of Tesla and high torque, the Mission will have no gearbox. This likely is to increase efficiency and reliability, but I can't help but wonder if we'll eventually see some type of transmissions mated up to large torque electric motors, but that may be my left foot already getting a bit nostalgic.

On top of the incredible drivetrain technology, the Mission One has some pretty serious electronic gizmos that are nothing short of fantasy for any bike/technology nerd. For starters, there is a real-time data acquisition system which I am sure can monitor all the electrical parameters and I would be there is an accelerometer in there as well. If thats not enough this bike is "Wireless Enabled" which the company claims will allow the rider to "take a computer more often than a wrench"

The Lithium Ion chemistry used is not referred to by name. However, they do mention that the "highest energy density" lithium chemistry is used. This probobly means some type of polymer battery similar to those offered by A123 or possible Panasonic (but that is scrictly speculation). They do mention that they battery management is a bit more sophisticaed because of the use of more volitile cells. Everything in the specs really points to a company that knows what they're doing. 

For a mere $5000 you can reserve your Mission One, but your going to need anothe 60 Gs to have the bike delivered. A small price to pay for a piece of history, no doubt we'll be hearing more about these guys soon. 

 Check out the website and specs after the break

Check out Mission Motor's site here