Trusted Partner for EV Innovation
Through its partnership with Energica Motor Company -from the first Legacy platform to the Experia – CRP Meccanica and CRP Technology have manufactured hundreds of critical components based on Energica’s designs. These parts operate under high voltage, thermal, and mechanical stress.
CRP’s rapid iteration, hybrid manufacturing, and precision machining reduce validation time while ensuring compliance with the strictest EV and motorsport requirements.
Integrated Engineering Value
Engineering activities developed and coordinated within CRP’s multidisciplinary teams, enabling system-level integration of drivetrain, packaging and mass distribution.
Geometry-driven electric architecture defining the E2110 platform (Experia)
Motor downsizing (47 kg → 32 kg) optimizing placement and reducing rotating mass
Transmission ratio redesign preserving effective wheel torque
Battery layout and tilt engineered for ergonomics and center-of-gravity optimization
THE TECHNICAL HEART OF THE PROJECT
Hybrid Steel-Aluminum Frame. Lightweight & Robust Design, Precision Machined
Engineering Focus
The Experia features a hybrid frame combining a classic Italian-style steel trellis (extending from the steering head to mid-bike) with a lightweight aluminum rear section.
This configuration is designed to optimize overall rigidity while reducing weight, ensuring a perfect balance of strength and agility.
Prototype and Pre-Series Phases
CRP Meccanica CNC-machined the rear frame section from solid aluminum billet. The component consists of two side plates joined by a transverse bar, bolted together.
Production Phase
Cast aluminum, painted, then CNC-finished by CRP Meccanica.
Performance Improvements
Optimize torsional rigidity (+18%)
Reduce weight (−22%)
Improve space management (critical for battery integration)
Integrate cable routing and electronics more efficiently
Impact
Improved handling, better mechanical efficiency, and dynamic balance in line with touring-class performance expectations.
Motor Housing. Compact Power, Delivered Fast
Engineering Focus
Very complex component. The Experia motor housing features reduced volume and minimized dimensions – key to improving packaging and maximizing power density within the EV chassis.
Prototype and Pre-Series Phases
CRP Meccanica CNC-machined the Experia motor housing from solid aluminum billet, enabling real-world road testing.
This work capitalized on the know-how and insights gained from machining the first prototypes and pre-series of earlier Energica platforms; Legacy and EMCE.
Production Phase
Manufactured in cast aluminum, then CNC-finished by CRP Meccanica
Advanced CNC Simulation by CRP Meccanica
Full 5-axis toolpath and machine kinematics simulation
Collision and overtravel detection for large, intricate parts
Validation of all tool and axis movements - not just material removal
Prevention of motion errors during disengagement and re-entry phases
This full-machine simulation approach guarantees safe, precise CNC machining, even for complex EV components with tight tolerances and large dimensions.
See CRP’s contribution to earlier developments: Legacy Motor Housing Case Study
Battery Pack. Tailored Layout, Reliable Integration
Engineering Focus
The Experia battery pack features a unique layout tailored to meet the design and handling requirements of touring motorcycles.
Prototype and Pre-Series Phases
CRP Meccanica:
- CNC-machined internal structural components in aluminum
- Guaranteed dimensional precision and mechanical reliability
CRP Technology:
- Battery housing insulating plates, 3D printed in Windform® FR1
- UL 94 V-0 and FAR 25.853 compliant carbon fiber-reinforced material
See CRP’s contribution to earlier developments: Legacy Battery Case Study
Inverter Housing. Precision Engineering & Thermal Control
Engineering Focus
The inverter operates under high voltage and must remain below its operational temperature threshold (80–85 °C).
CRP Meccanica implemented thermal control solutions derived from electric racing (Formula E, WEC, Energica’s MotoE seasons).
Prototype Phase
CNC machining from solid aluminum billet.
Production Phase
Precision CNC on cast aluminum.
Thermal Engineering Highlights
Cooling designs derived by motorsport experience
DMLS used to create internal 3D cooling channels
Solutions designed to prevent thermal runaway and maintain optimal operation under continuous load
Impact
Structural precision and embedded thermal functionality – ensuring consistent inverter performance under stress.
NOT JUST A SUPPLIER. A PARTNER IN EV INNOVATION
Energica needed more than a precision machining provider – they sought an advanced technical partner capable of:
- Recommending hybrid solutions combining billet and cast parts
- Shortening validation timelines through advanced CNC simulation
- Delivering high-complexity components with tight tolerances, fast
CRP Meccanica met every requirement with flexibility and precision, reinforcing its key role in the development of high-performance EV systems.