Ninja 750R conversionNinja 750R conversion
OwnerDarren Crum
LocationBloomington, Indiana United States map
Web/EmailWebPage email image
Vehicle1988 Kawasaki Ninja 750R
MotorAdvanced DC A00-4009 Series Wound DC
12 hp peak
4.5 hp continuous
Drivetrain6:1 ratio (72 tooth rear, 12 tooth drive)
ControllerAlltrax NPX-4844
Batteries4 Optima D34/74, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM
System Voltage48 Volts
Charger ACI Advanced Chargers
4 Off-board chargers
DC/DC Converter Translectric SM2412-10
12V 10amp
InstrumentationBattery Pack Charge Indicator
Voltage meter
Ammeter
Top Speed42 MPH (67 KPH)
Range20 Miles (32 Kilometers)
estimated
EV Miles
Start:22,551 Miles (36,284 Kilometers)
Current:22,605 Miles (36,371 Kilometers)
Total:54 Miles (86 Kilometers)
Curb Weight565 Pounds (256 Kilograms)
estimated
original was 478 lbs.
Conversion Time200 hours
Conversion Cost~$2,500
Video diary on YouTube
WebPage
Bought most EV parts from Electric Vehicles of America
Bought the donor bike off Craigslist for $550
Project time and cost includes extra tasks such as stripping and painting the frame, new
brakes, rebuild front forks, and painting the fairings.

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