| Owner | Bill Ruzinsky | ||||||
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| Location | Loveland, Colorado US map | ||||||
| Web/Email | WebPage | ||||||
| Vehicle | 1990 Suzuki Katana | ||||||
| Motor | Briggs and Stratton ETEK RT Permanent Magnet DC This is the high torque 3700 rpm new E-Tek motor. | ||||||
| Drivetrain | 520 Chain 14 tooth drive 70 tooth driven | ||||||
| Controller | Kelly 72V 300 A Sold the Alltrax and got the Kelly with regen. I have added a left brake lever to operate the progressive regen. I have also added a posilok bushing in place of the key and set screw on the drive sprocket. | ||||||
| Batteries | 24 Thunder Sky 90 A hr, 3.90 Volt, Lithium-Ion 24 Thundersky cells in series. | ||||||
| System Voltage | 85 Volts | ||||||
| Charger | Zivan NG1 | ||||||
| DC/DC Converter | Sevcon | ||||||
| Instrumentation | Analog Ammeter, digital voltmeter on battery pack, low cell indicator from BMS | ||||||
| Top Speed | 60 MPH (96 KPH) I have it geared on the low side to accommodate the hills in the area I live. | ||||||
| Acceleration | Reasonable acceleration but not measured. | ||||||
| Range | 70 Miles (112 Kilometers) More like 40 - 50 for normal operation. | ||||||
| Watt Hours/Mile | 90 Wh/Mile | ||||||
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| Seating Capacity | 1 adult | ||||||
| Curb Weight | 440 Pounds (199 Kilograms) 150 lb - batteries 292 lb - frame | ||||||
| Tires | Stock | ||||||
| Conversion Time | I don't think it will ever end - and that's OK | ||||||
| Conversion Cost | $9000 total | ||||||
| I have been very satisfied with how it turned out. It's a lot of fun and truly makes a practical around town vehicle. For more pics and info: electrovoyageur.com | |||||||
1990 Suzuki Katana
“Electrovoyageur”
Last Updated 06-26-2010
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