The Killacycle & Scotty Pollacheck 7.82 @ 168 MPH


You have to see this launch....Holy Hell!! Full torque from Zero (0) RPM.....


In November of 2007, at the AHDRA (All Harley Drag Racing Association) California Nationals Scotty Pollacheck bested his own existing world record of 8.08 sec @ 163 mph with a 7.82 sec @ 168 mph on the A123 Systems Killacycle Electric Dragbike. Owner Bill Dube' has finally reached his quest of breaking the 7 second barrier. Go to http://www.killacycle.com/ and/or NEDRA.com for more information on this record breaking machine!
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TITLE READS: Li-Ion KillaCycle Makes 1/4-Mile Run in 7.824 Seconds






The all-electric KillaCycle (earlier post) made drag racing history at Pomona this past weekend, becoming the first electric-powered vehicle to make a seven-second pass in the 1/4 mile.

Powered by a lithium-ion battery pack from A123Systems, the Killacycle made the run in 7.824 seconds and reached 168 mph.
The 186 lbs of A123 Systems Nanophosphate cells were all warmed up and ready to deliver the 500 HP they were designed to. We had been having some trouble getting this insane amount of HP to link to the track, so we were trying out a new brand of tire (27? x 10? M&H Racemaster) Our bet paid off when the bike linked up hard to the cold track and posted our best ever 60 ft time (1.14).
The bleachers were quite full with folks that were waiting to see the KillaCycle make a pass. The bike sped by the stands, the only sound being the growl of the tire clawing for a grip on the cold track. I knew it was a fast run, but we all were completely blown away when the board lit up with 7.82 @ 168 mph.


Additional info on the Batteries: http://www.veva.bc.ca/features/killacycle/index.htm