Ok, then ya...I will definitely build my own someday. That is highway robbery. Look at these links. Very affordable. http://www.electricmotorsport.com/store/ems_ev_parts_motorcycles_native_gpr-s.php http://www.electricmotorsport.com/store/ems_ev_parts_batteries.php
So, power pack life is 174,000 miles. Not bad. Resale? I hate to say it, but it couldn't be any worse than reselling a 449...
Resale wouldn't be anything, might as well throw it away. There are 10 year old dirtbikes that are mint being sold for 2500. How do you convince the new owner that they will have to buy a 9000 battery lol. It's be worth more in scrap.
Well, the estimated life on the pack is 174,000 miles. How many 449 engines would you go through in 174,000 miles and how much would they cost? I think it's safe to say that you wouldn't be replacing the pack. The savings in gasoline alone would more than pay for the entire motorcycle, not including oil changes or maintenance costs.
The only drawback to bat power is the limited range which is fast becomeing a thing of the past. When you ride a E-bike you would probably find a whole bunch of things to like, for instance the almost ifninitely variable power and linear torque. There is something about the stealthyness that both kind of errie and kind of fun. The company I work for is in partnership with a bat manufacturer and I can tell you that all the technologies that have been discussed here so far are going to pale by comparision with whats coming sone so the limited range and life cycle is about to become a note is history. These machines are likely our future and as manufactureres embrace them they will get better with each new rendition.
174,000 miles! That is already a sweet piece of technology. Can't wait to see what is around the corner.
Same hp as the MX, but twice the battery pack yields 137miles city or 70 hwy. 95mph top speed. 343,000 mile battery life. 7.4 hour charge time while you sleep I would think. Looks awesome, seat actually looks comfortable.
Their idea of a dual sport. It's no Terra, but it's not bad. 54hp, 395lbs. 126/61 mile range.. I'll toss knobbies on that and go for a spin
Right now the most promising tech. is lithion/ferrite and by the time it's ready to go mainstream it will already be obsolete. It's not just the chemical make-up of the electrolyte, it's also the way the the anodes are packaged which really hasen't changed much since the introduction of the lead plate battery over a century ago. Very exciting times right now for battery tech. To bad the world is going to end an couple of weeks, it would be nice to see some of this stuff come to fruittion.
They had a show on TV where they pitted a modern Land Rover against a modified older model with electric motors at all 4 wheels. The latter was just a project car from a hobbyist but it was well done. He won 2 of the 3 contests and overall it was superior in the testing.
You mean it's not ending? Does that mean I have cancel my EOW party and put the money back in the bank? I twas going to be a heck of a blowout.
You forgot the motoczysz built right here in Portland Oregon. http://cyclenews.coverleaf.com/cyclenews/20121204#pg1
