| Owner | Marvin Tweedy | ||||||
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| Location | DeFuniak Springs, Florida US map | ||||||
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| Vehicle | 1981 Yamaha 250 Exciter 72 Volt Electric Motorcycle | ||||||
| Motor | Advanced DC Permanent Magnet DC | ||||||
| Drivetrain | Direct Chair Drive | ||||||
| Controller | Alltrax | ||||||
| Batteries | 6 Optima D-51's, 75.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM | ||||||
| System Voltage | 72 Volts | ||||||
| Charger | Quick Charge sc07220 20 amp 72 volt charger | ||||||
| Heater | None | ||||||
| Instrumentation | Voltmeter and Ammeter, speedometer. | ||||||
| Top Speed | 65 MPH (104 KPH) Tested at airport with radar gun and local police department | ||||||
| Acceleration | Very quick!! | ||||||
| Range | 18 Miles (28 Kilometers) At 20 MPH we made 19 miles on the odometer. | ||||||
| Watt Hours/Mile | 1.55 KWH 12 Cents @ KWH 1.055 Cents per mile. | ||||||
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| Seating Capacity | 2 adults | ||||||
| Curb Weight | 420 Pounds (190 Kilograms) | ||||||
| Tires | Standard on 250 Exciter. | ||||||
| Conversion Time | Unknown | ||||||
| Conversion Cost | 3,000 Plus a little. | ||||||
| Additional Features | Build as a 4-H project by several high school age kids!!! Fun time!! |
1981 Yamaha 250 Exciter
“TaRC Electric Motorcycle”
Last Updated 04-12-2011
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