Saroléa confirms carbon electric racebike for this year’s Zero TT race

If you’ve watched the TT Zero race, the single lap competitive outing for electric bikes held every year on The Isle of Man, then you’ll have heard of the Belgian outfit Saroléa.

The firm has competed on The Island three times before in the Zero race and it’s now announced that it will be part of the silent-running again this year.

Kicking off in the first week of June, the TT races will get the new Saroléa GP7 carbon racebike taking part. Dean Harrison will ride the bike again, he last went out on it in 2016 but the bike didn’t finish the race.

He said: “This is my fifth year at the TT and the second time I will be riding the Saroléa SP7. I love the TT and for me, it’s the main event of my season. Every year, I learn more about the course and I think I will still be  learning until the time I stop.

“Since last year, the team have made significant improvements to the SP7 and so I am excited to find out what they have done. The SP7 bike is heavier than a conventional bike, so it’s going to be physically more demanding, but I am in good shape and I ready for this challenge. My aim for this year is a podium  and I cannot see any reason why that may not be possible.”

Isle of Man TT Zero schedule

Qualifying 

Thursday June 1st, Friday June 2nd, Saturday June 3rd, Monday June 5 

Race day 

Wednesday June 7th

2017 Saroléa SP7 Specifications

• Frame Full carbon fiber monocoque built in-house

• Engine Brushless DC 3-phase electric motor, built in-house

• Battery Lithium-ion

• Output voltage 370V or more

• Charge system Quick charge capabilities

• Transmission Chain, single speed

• Front brake Beringer 4-pistons Radial Aerotec©

• Rear brake Beringer 2-pistons Radial Aerotec©

• Front tyre Bridgestone Battlax RS10 120/70 ZR17

• Rear tyre Bridgestone Battlax RS10 195/55 ZR17

• Front wheel OZ Racing, Piega R forged aluminium 3.50” x 17”

• Rear wheel OZ Racing, Piega R forged aluminium 6.50” x 17”

• Front suspension Öhlins Ø 43 mm Superbike Telegabel FGR 300

• Rear suspension Öhlins monoshock TTX

• Swing arm Carbon fiber, built in-house