Energica Esse Esse 9
Energica Esse Esse 9 Performance & Handling Ratings
Energica Esse Esse 9 Tire Size, Oil & Service Capacities
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.
2022 Energica Esse Esse 9 2022 Energica Esse Esse 9 Pros, Cons, Recalls & Verdict
- Accessible and upright naked roadster ergonomics provide all-day comfort for city riding and scenic cruising
- Smooth, linear torque delivery of 200 Nm from the liquid-cooled EMCE synchronous motor makes passing effortless
- Standard 21.5 kWh battery offers substantial real-world commuting range exceeding 150 miles in city cycles
- Equipped with high-end Brembo braking hardware and advanced multi-level adjustable regenerative engine braking
- Integrated on-board charger paired with CCS DC fast-charging makes cross-country travel genuinely feasible
- Considerable 256 kg wet weight demands careful footing and frequent use of the low-speed reverse assist
- Steep purchase price creates a high financial barrier to entry compared to conventional roadsters
- Round headlight vintage styling clashes somewhat with the futuristic, bulky battery enclosure underneath
- Under-seat storage is nonexistent due to high-voltage electronics and onboard charger housing
- Limited service touchpoints outside major metropolitan areas pose logistical challenges for scheduled service
The 2022 Energica Esse Esse 9 offers a gentlemanly, neo-classical approach to high-performance electric motorcycling. Combining classic round-headlamp styling and relaxed upright handlebars with a cutting-edge 21.5 kWh battery and EMCE motor, it delivers seamless, clutchless electric cruising with immense torque. Despite the physical heft intrinsic to high-capacity battery packs, it remains one of the most practical and refined electric street motorcycles on the market.
No official safety recalls reported for this model year.
2022 Energica Esse Esse 9 2022 Energica Esse Esse 9 Technical Analysis, Chassis Review & Ownership Overview
Positioned in Energica Esse Esse 9 2022's motorcycle lineup, the 2022 Energica Esse Esse 9 2022 Energica Esse Esse 9 features a purpose-built liquid-cooled electric configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 109 HP (80 kW) while maximum torque reaches 200.7 Nm (148 lb-ft), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed transmission, a multiplate wet clutch, cable/hydraulic operated clutch, chain final drive. Internal cylinder geometry specifies 2 valves per cylinder.
On the scales, the Energica Esse Esse 9 measures 260 kg (573 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.42 HP/kg (2.39 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and dimensional geometry center around a 790 mm (31.1 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders (170–182 cm / 5'7"–6'0") without sacrificing cornering clearance and a 1,465 mm (57.7 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced cornering agility and high-speed highway composure.
Structurally, the 2022 Energica Esse Esse 9 2022 Energica Esse Esse 9 is built around a Steel Tubular Trellis chassis with front suspension handled by Marzocchi Ø43 mm, Adjustable Rebound and Compression Damping, Spring Preload and rear damping managed via Bitubo Rear Mono Shock Adjustable Rebound, Spring Preload. Braking performance is delivered by double disc, Brembo, 4 pistons radial caliper, ABS up front paired with single disc, 2 pistons caliper, ABS at the rear. Factory rolling stock mounts a 120/70-ZR17 front tire and a 180/55-ZR17 rear tire, sizing the contact patch for predictable turn-in grip and replacement tire availability.
Producing 80 kW, the 2022 Energica Esse Esse 9 2022 Energica Esse Esse 9 exceeds the 70 kW A2 restriction ceiling and requires a full unrestricted Class A motorcycle license. Routine workshop maintenance calls for recommended SAE 10W-40 4T (API SL/SN / JASO MA2) engine oil (1.00 litres (1.06 US quarts)), NGK CR8E / CPR8EA-9 spark plugs, cold tire pressures of 1.8 bar (26 psi) front / 2.0 bar (29 psi) rear. Buyers cross-shopping the 2022 Energica Esse Esse 9 2022 Energica Esse Esse 9 in the Unspecified category segment most frequently benchmark its horsepower, seat height, and curb weight against the Yamaha Xsr900 (2025), Indian Ftr X Rsd Super Hooligan (2025), Indian Pursuit Dark Horse (2025).
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Energica Esse Esse 9 Seat Height & Rider Height Fit
Energica Esse Esse 9 A1, A2 & LAMS License Compatibility
Exceeds A1/A2 learner limits (>70 kW or >0.20 kW/kg). Requires an unrestricted Category A motorcycle license.
Energica Esse Esse 9 Engine Stroke, RPM & Steering Geometry
vm = 2 × Stroke × RPM / 60) measures piston travel velocity at peak power. Values under 18.5 m/s indicate low inertial stress on connecting rods and rings; values above 21.5 m/s approach Formula 1 / MotoGP velocities. Energica Esse Esse 9 Sprocket Ratio, RPM & Top Speed
Energica Esse Esse 9 Tire Pressure (PSI / Bar) & Suspension Sag
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### 2022 Energica Esse Esse 9 2022 Energica Esse Esse 9 — Key Specs & Telemetry | Parameter | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | **Category** | Unspecified category | | **Displacement** | N/A | | **Power Output** | 109.0 HP (80.0 kW) (0.308 kW/kg) | | **Torque** | 200.7 Nm (20.5 kgf-m or 148.0 ft.lbs) | | **Seat Height** | 790 mm (31.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. | | **Weight (Dry / Wet)** | N/A / 260.0 kg (573.2 pounds) | | **Mean Piston Speed** | Standard | | **EU A2 License Status** | Full A License (Unrestricted) | | **Source & Full Telemetry** | https://motolibrary.com/bikes/energica-esse-esse-9-2022/energica-esse-esse-9/2022 |
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Energica Esse Esse 9 Annual Fuel, Maintenance & Ownership Cost
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2022 Energica Esse Esse 9 2022 Energica Esse Esse 9 Frequently Asked Questions
Does the 2022 Energica Esse Esse 9 2022 Energica Esse Esse 9 have any official safety recalls?
No official safety recalls reported for this model year.
What is the seat height and weight of the 2022 Energica Esse Esse 9 2022 Energica Esse Esse 9?
The 2022 Energica Esse Esse 9 2022 Energica Esse Esse 9 has a seat height of 790 mm (31.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting., a dry weight of unspecified, and a wet/curb weight of 260.0 kg (573.2 pounds).
Is the 2022 Energica Esse Esse 9 2022 Energica Esse Esse 9 EU A2 or LAMS license legal?
License classification: Full A License (Unrestricted). Exceeds A1/A2 learner limits (>70 kW or >0.20 kW/kg). Requires an unrestricted Category A motorcycle license.