2022
Energica Esse Esse 9 - Specifications & Review

Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 309264 |
|---|---|
| Category | Sport |
| Make | Energica |
| Model | Esse Esse 9 |
| Year | 2022 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Steel Tubular Trellis |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Double disc. Brembo, 4 Pistons Radial Caliper. ABS. |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 330 mm (13.0 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Marzocchi Ø43 mm, Adjustable Rebound and Compression Damping, Spring Preload |
| Fronttyre | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. 2 pistons caliper. ABS. |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Bitubo Rear Mono Shock Adjustable Rebound, Spring Preload |
| Reartyre | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Wheels | Cast Aluminium rims. Pirelli Diablo Rosso III tires. |
Engine & Transmission
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
|---|---|
| Driveline | Regina (16/44) 525 O-Ring Chain |
| Enginedetails | EMCE motor |
| Enginetype | Electric |
| Power | 109.0 HP (79.6 kW)) |
| Topspeed | 200.0 km/h (124.3 mph) |
| Torque | 200.7 Nm (20.5 kgf-m or 148.0 ft.lbs) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain (final drive) |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Riviera Green, Bormio Ice, Sunrise Red |
|---|---|
| Comments | Range combined driving 153 miles. 3 charging modes. Lithium-ion battery, 21.5 kWh. 4 Riding Modes: Urban, Eco, Rain, Sport. 4 Regenerative Maps: Low, Medium, High, Off. Italian brand. |
| Factorywarranty | On vehicle 2 years – on battery 3 years / 50.000 Km (31.000 miles) |
| Instruments | TFT Colour Display |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Overallheight | 1152 mm (45.4 inches) |
|---|---|
| Overalllength | 2140 mm (84.3 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 870 mm (34.3 inches) |
| Seatheight | 790 mm (31.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weightincloilgasetc | 260.0 kg (573.2 pounds) |
About Energica
Country of Origin:
Italy
Founder:
CRP Group (spun out under CEO Livia Cevolini)
Best Known For:
High-performance electric motorcycles (Ego, Eva) and FIM MotoE supplier
Company History
Energica is Italy’s flagship electric-motorcycle manufacturer, born from CRP Group’s racing and advanced-materials expertise. The company’s first road models—the Ego superbike and Eva streetfighters—proved that an electric can carry the emotional voltage of an Italian exotic: sculptural bodywork, serious brakes and suspension, and acceleration that feels like being pulled by a magnet. Importantly, Energica didn’t treat software as an afterthought; ride modes, regen maps, and thermal strategies evolved through data-rich testing on road and track. As the inaugural spec supplier to the FIM MotoE World Cup, Energica hardened its technology under race conditions—fast charging between sessions, predictable performance across temperature windows, and safety protocols that reassured riders and marshals alike. On the street, owners praise chassis stability at speed and the way throttle finesse replaces gear changes as the core riding rhythm. Charging networks and pack density keep improving, but even early bikes demonstrated that 100-plus kilometers of spirited riding and regular DC top-ups unlock satisfying weekend routes. Historically, Energica matters because it anchored the premium end of e-motorcycling with credibility: Italian design, motorsport lineage, and engineering that respects feel as much as figures. It helped move the conversation past range anxiety to ride quality, making electrons desirable rather than merely responsible. In doing so, Energica carved out a future in which passion, performance, and sustainability coexist without compromise.
