Team Agni

Team Profile:

Based in Finchley, London, with its now famous motors made in India, Agni Motors set the standard in zero carbon racing last year; this small hardworking unassuming team was at the centre of attention during TTXGP 2009 when it crossed the finish line with a lap time that was 25 minutes 53 seconds. About 3 minutes ahead of its nearest rival and with an average speed of 87.4 miles per hour over 37 3/4 miles of road.
Agni has produced two new bikes this year, the Z2, to run in both the TTXGP Italia/FMI 2010 and the TTXGP UK Championships, as well as helping to deliver an additional bike to the TTXGP North America Championship.

Sponsored by: Suzuki

Team Members:

Arvind Rabadia: director, organiser (India)
Hasmuk Rabadia: organiser (UK)
Cedric Lynch: inventor of our motor,
team mechanic
Christopher Loney – PR, Communications

Bikes

	AGNI X01 0–60mph: 6 seconds Top Speed: 120 mph Range: 50miles @ 110mph Weight: 250kg Other:

	Agni Z2 0–60mph: Top Speed: Range: Weight: Other: Heavily based on last years race-winning proven Z1, this year’s Z2 has had some significant improvements in terms of both the electronics and dynamics. The powertrain has benefited this year from a change in cell model offering higher energy and tuned motors. The dynamics of the bike have advanced drastically thanks to the considerable support offered to the team by Suzuki. The new bikes come with the latest chassis and running gear straight from Suzuki and the team have also managed to retain the aesthetic appeal of the Suzuki GSXR. All of which was achieved (or at least all of the electronics) in only two and half weeks for both bikes!

Riders

	Jenny Tinmouth Country: UK Career Highlight: Being the fastest female at the TT Profile:

	Rob Moon Country: UK Career Highlight: Getting a triple win on my first time out on my R1 at the MRO Champion of Brands Profile: - Started racing in junior motocross at 14 - Moved up to circuit racing after a broken leg - First raced a TZR250 at Lydden Hill in 2005, achieved a fourth place - Raced a range of production 600cc machines over the least 3 seasons - Podiums accross four different clubs (EMRA, New Era, BMCRC/MRO, Hottrax) - Currently race my own R1 in MRO Powerbikes, 4 out of 5 race wins so far - Studied at Battle Abbey School in East Sussex - BTEC National Diploma in Engineering at Hastings College - Currently studying BEng Motorsport Engineering at Coventry University - Work part time as a waiter to fund racing when at university - Aim to compete in a national championship next year - Trained Dynojet and Kawasaki service technician - I enjoy working around all forms of bikes, currently work as a mechanic in a local business - Have previously worked as a machinist, mechanic and workshop manager

News from Team Agni

Few teams have more experience in electric race bikes than Team Agni. Team leader, Cedric Lynch built his first electric competition bike from plywood in 1981. For the TTXGP 2009 , Team Agni has converted a 2007 Suzuki GSXR 600 fitted with two Agni 95 reinforced motors and a Kokam lithiumpolymer battery of 63 cells totalling around 16 kilowatt-hours of energy. According to the team, this will give an impressive 40 to 50 horsepower averaged over the length of the race.
2010 will be an even bigger challenge with three bikes racing across the globe in TTXGo regional championships.

We believe TTXGP provides a fantastic race series and generates fantastic promotional opportunities. We are happy to see the TTXGP continue to grow, attract teams, and add events to its calendar, we look forward to racing with TTXGP all over the world.

With 13 dates announced in 2010, Agni motors is honoured to be in a position to take advantage of this world race series and the level of success of TTXGP, in pushing technology, innovation and promoting the EV industry. We feel we have a great partnership with TTXGP in propelling the electric industry into a new and much bigger dimension.