A new dynamic is being introduced to French Motoball. An ambitious project launched in 2015 by the French Motorcycling Federation (FFM) aims to open their Motoball championships to electric motorcycles. Following the historic delivery of about fifteen machines nine years ago, the FFM, through its Motoball commission chaired by Pascale Reschko-Jacquot, and the French company Electric Motion, founded by Philippe Aresten, have continued their efforts to refine this project.
Thursday, June 13th, was highly symbolic for one of the oldest disciplines in French motorcycling sport. In the presence of its President, Sébastien Poirier, the French Motorcycling Federation received 30 electric E-Moto V2 machines from the Montpellier-based company Electric Motion. This is a long-term project supported by the French Motorcycling Federation.
Since 2015, the FFM has been working to revolutionize Motoball with electric motorcycles. This ambitious project, backed by the FFM, the Motoball commission chaired by Pascale Reschko-Jacquot, and the French company EM (ELECTRIC MOTION), has made significant progress today.
Sébastien Poirier, President of the FFM:
“The French Motorcycling Federation has invested heavily in this project. We funded the prototype to ensure the excellence of the production of these 30 electric E-Moto V2 machines. The delivery represents the realization of a project initiated several months ago, which is particularly important to us. This structuring project offers new perspectives for this championship and is also a new demonstration of the expertise of our French companies and the richness of our economic sector.”
The U18 teams of seven Moto-Clubs, including Camaret, Houlgate, Neuville, Robion, Suma Troyes, Valreas, and Voujeaucourt, are already equipped with these advanced machines. And this is just the beginning! This project demonstrates FFM’s commitment to innovation and sustainability in motorcycling sport.
About French Motorcycling Federation
The Federation is delegated by the Ministry in charge of Sports to manage and promote motorcycling activities in France. It comprises 18 Regional Leagues, 1280 affiliated clubs, 100,000 licensees, 1300 events, and 9 disciplines (Speed, Motocross, Enduro, Trial, etc.).
Its missions are multiple: organizing motorcycle and quad sport, defining practice rules, managing High-Level pathways, initiating young people, defending and promoting everyday practices, developing leisure and motorcycle tourism, training management, and helping clubs organize motorcycling activities. The FFM is the spokesperson for the State and Local Authorities in motorcycling matters.
As a member of the FIM (International Motorcycling Federation), FIM Europe, and the CNOSF (French National Olympic and Sports Committee), the FFM plays an active role in the highest international bodies.
Pictures: © FFM / Electric Motion
