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Main Area => Projects / Builds, Racing and Tech => Topic started by: Phil B on February 16, 2012, 11:24:09 PM

Title: future project for someone: electric conversion?
Post by: Phil B on February 16, 2012, 11:24:09 PM
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xloamh_high-tech-electric-motorbike-to-debut-in-vietnam_news

This described a self-proclaimed electric scooter motor supposedly "as powerful as a 600cc motorbike engine"
Title: Re: future project for someone: electric conversion?
Post by: xunedeinx on February 17, 2012, 09:00:29 AM
What kind of range are you going to be able to get out of the space you have on a motorcycle to stuff batteries?

And, it'll handle like a harley with all that weight.
Title: Re: future project for someone: electric conversion?
Post by: Phil B on February 17, 2012, 11:00:19 AM
Well, the electric "motor" is tiny. It looks like its just part of the rear wheel.
So then you have all the weight that USED to be taken up by the combustion engine, and exaust, (and carbs, etc) to use for batteries.
Should come out about equivalent.