Motor and geartrainBattery Being madeBattery PackBattery Pack
OwnerAndrew Stanley
LocationSanford, Florida US map
Vehicle1987 Suzuki SP 200
MotorMars ME0201013001 Brushless DC
Axial gap DC brushless pancake motor. Rated at 48 volts 400 amps max 100 amps continuous
Drivetrain#40 Chain drive 11 tooth front:72 tooth rear
ControllerKelly KBL72301
Brushless DC controller, 72 volts 300 amps peak 180 amps continuous with Regen
BatteriesSony VT, 75.00 Volt, Lithium-Ion
4.2 volt 2.7 AH 20C
System Voltage75 Volts
Charger FMA Balance Pro
6 Series RC style balance Charger with computer interface. Will charge at up to 10 amps. I use three of these and can recharge in about 2 hours
HeaterHA, This is a motorcycle in Florida,
DC/DC Converter None, yet, but maybe
I changed everything over to 24 volts, and for now am just tapping off at 6 cells. Haven't decided for sure yet what to do.
InstrumentationSpeedometer. Cycle Analyst coming soon.
Top Speed45 MPH (72 KPH)
changed out front sprocket and increased to 50 MPH but acceleration was worse.
AccelerationDecent, can keep up with traffic
Range25 Miles (40 Kilometers)
Longest ride to date 20 miles and 20 amphours put back. Should be able to push it to 25 and maintain 80% DOD
Watt Hours/Mile75 Wh/Mile
Still need more testing. I ordered a Cycle Analyst.
EV Miles
Start:7,605 Miles (12,236 Kilometers)
Current:7,978 Miles (12,836 Kilometers)
Total:373 Miles (600 Kilometers)
 
    As of 5/2/2008
Seating Capacity2 adults
Curb Weight242 Pounds (109 Kilograms)
106 on the front and 136 on the rear
TiresStock Knobby tires. I hope to replace with street tires soon.
Conversion Time3 months, but still plenty of things to do
Conversion CostBattery motor and speed controller about $2000.00
Donor Bike $200
Misc $500
Work in progress.

Still Working on it.3/21/08.

If you have any questions drop me a line drewjet at cfl.rr.com

I have started using for local commuting and running errands. It's a head turner.

code by jerry