Delivering a new and unique project to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champiagn in the form of a robust electric race-ready motorcycle. Collegiate motorcycle racing is in its infant stages. Within a 2-year window, we aim to design, build, and race our first electric motorcycle. We will race in the AHRMA (American Historical Racing Motorcycle Association's Formula Lightning) Varsity Challenge. This race is only open to zero-emission motorcycles. Participating in this race aids in promoting zero-emission electric vehicles around the world. The final deliverable will be a 300-volt electric motorcycle. It will have an estimated top speed of 150mph and push about 170 horsepower. The motorcycle will only be racing on a track, not for regular commuting, and will not be driven on streets. Containing a 300-volt battery pack will allow the motorcycle to operate at a lower amperage, meaning the power output will be more efficient because the battery will dissipate less heat. With our project coming to completion, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champiagn will be one of the first schools in the United States to design a motorcycle of this caliber, strengthening the environment-positive engineering community at our university.

This proposal directly funds:
1. Motor, Controller, Heat Shrink, Battery Cells, 2005 Kawasaki ZX-6R Frame
2. Tools, Drills, Wrenchs, Tool Box Systems, Rags, Allen Wrenchs, Saws, Mallets, Pliers (etc)
3. Duct Tape, Hot Glue-gun, Electrical tape, Safety Glasses, Workbench, Ratchet Straps Set (etc)