In addition, it has a kinetic energy recovery system (KERS), which was used a few seasons ago in Formula 1. It is responsible for recovering the energy expended by the bicycle in each braking, storing it and then converting it into power for when necessary, providing additional horsepower.

KERS was one of the revolutionary technologies that was part of F1, together with the Aerodynamic Reduction System (DRS). Recovering the energy caused by heavy braking of the single-seaters, it gave extra kilometers that could be used on the main straight of the championship circuits.

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It came into effect in 2009 and was further developed in 2012, but has not been used for some seasons now, unlike the DRS which is still active. The inspiration for Hycon Bike may have come from the top class of world motorsport to make Hycon efficient, “recyclable” and powerful.

The bike’s technical features include 24-inch tires, a folding frame made of high-strength steel for comfort, strength and low weight, and an optional all-in-one electric assist system.

The folding system provides a small frame for storage, making it ideal for commuting to the office or any other activity that does not require immediate use once the selected destination is reached. Two configurations can be selected for its use: City and Gravel.

The former is adapted to the city by offering a horizontal handlebar, while the Gravel option gives the classic two-tier format. The Hycon bike’s motor is located in the rear wheel hub and offers 250 W of power with a maximum torque of 40 Nm. The firm in charge of its manufacture claims that it can travel between 45 and 60 kilometers.

Written by | Ronald Ortega

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At the age of 5, Ferrari found his first motorcycle, and although he was very young, he knew from that moment that racing would be for him, so he began to work to achieve his dream. His father took him to the San Mauro Mare mini-bike track to see what it was all about.

Later, his father saw the talent he had to develop, so he bought him a red GRC which he kept for several years and where he made his first steps as a driver. His first official race arrived in 2005, where he quickly adjusted to speed and adrenaline to collect his first trophies and titles just the following year.

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Matteo Ferrari is listed as the European Minibike champion in 2006, Italian MinGP 50 champion in 2009, Honda Trophy Extreme champion in 2010 and Honda Trophy RS 125GP champion in 2011. In 2012, however, he also made the European Moto3 champion to officially make the jump to Moto3 racing for the San Carlo Team.

There he stayed for a couple of years before joining VIC in the Superbike class where finished third in the overall ranking. In 2018 he swept with two wins and eight podiums to be runner-up in the category, besides being the home winner (Imola). By 2019 he made a major step forward, when MotoE crossed his path.

Matteo Ferrari in MotoE

Trentino Gresini Team relied on Matteo Ferrari’s talent backed by all the experience resting on his shoulders, and they were right since the Italian wrote his name in the MotoE historical books after becoming the electric category’s first champion by reaching the top of the podium in San Marino (twice) and a third place in Valencia. He also displayed all his talent in 2020 campaign performing with good potential that led him to become runner-up in MotoE after a great battle with Jordi Torres.

He is currently seventh in the overall drivers’ standings with 40 points.

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