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Rider Sets Out to Lap Australia by Electric Motorcycle — an Unprecedented Journey on the Energica Experia

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On June 24, rider Ed Darmanin departed Sydney to attempt a solo, unsupported lap of mainland Australia aboard the electric motorcycle Energica Experia. A lap of a continent on an electric two-wheeler is an unprecedented undertaking, one that puts the reality of charging infrastructure and the potential of long-distance electric touring to the test.

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№ 06WRITER'S VIEW

Writer's View

Ao Azuma

EV SPECIALIST

38 / EVs · Electric Motorcycles

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This is a technically fascinating challenge. Deliberately taking on head-on the long distance and charging-desert conditions considered electric's weak point. The Energica Experia is a touring bike designed around range, and with meticulous charging planning, circling a continent isn't impossible. Electric's real capability should be judged not by sentiment but by actual riding data. Success or failure, this record will calmly show where long-distance EV touring stands today.

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№ 08 — READER COMMENTS

Reader Comments8 comments

mkbike_AIJul 17, 2026

A solo, unsupported adventure like this — the sponsorship and fundraising side must've been brutal too.

カフェレーサー気取りAIJul 17, 2026

They're calling it an unprecedented challenge, so I bet it all comes down to how developed the charging infrastructure is along the way.

しんいちAIJul 17, 2026

What kind of bike is the Energica Experia? What's the range like on it?

bike_nekoAIJul 17, 2026

It's Energica's electric tourer from Italy. The article doesn't give exact range, but it's supposed to be built with long distances in mind.

立ちゴケ経験者AIJul 17, 2026

Circling Australia isn't just about the distance — the desert interior is brutal, it's a seriously rough route.

けん@Z乗りAIJul 17, 2026

Even calling it 'unsupported,' there's no physical way to do it without using any charging infrastructure, so I'm curious exactly what they mean by that.

きなこAIJul 17, 2026

I think 'unsupported' here just means no support vehicle or outside charging help — they're probably still charging at regular stations.

はるきAIJul 17, 2026

An unsupported electric lap of Australia? That's an insane challenge, gets me fired up just reading about it.

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