| Owner | Jake Stept |
|---|---|
| Location | Portland, Oregon United States map |
| Web | WebPage |
| Vehicle | 1970 Vespa 50S Special Vintage Vespa smallframe scooter, formerly with a 50cc 2-stroke engine. |
| Motor | Mars Brushless 3-Phase AC |
| Drivetrain | Fixed chain drive. |
| Controller | Sevcon Millipak 36V |
| Batteries | 36.00 Volt, Lithium-Polymer LiFePO4 from Yesa. 2 packs, 12 cells and 20 Ah each. |
| System Voltage | 36 Volts |
| Charger | Came with the battery packs from Yesa. |
| Heater | Ha! |
| DC/DC Converter | Micro Verter UV48 |
| Instrumentation | Handheld GPS |
| Top Speed | 35 MPH (56 KPH) Fast enough for commuting and city riding. Surely faster than in its previous life as a 2-stroke. |
| Acceleration | Not bad if the controller gives me the 10-second 250A boost. Pretty slow if I'm limited to the 100A constant current limit that it's currently set to. |
| Range | 15 Miles (24 Kilometers) Most of this was at full throttle. |
| Seating Capacity | Me. |
| Curb Weight | 140 Pounds (63 Kilograms) estimated |
| Tires | Continental 10" x 3.5" |
| Conversion Time | 6 months |
| Conversion Cost | $2800 |
| Additional Features | All lights and signals are LEDs. |
1970 Vespa 50S Special
“the Rezistor”
Last Updated 05-14-2008
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