EZE Pit Dirt Bike
OwnerR Wong
Owner's Other EVsHonda CBR600 F4/F4I
2009 GIANT Reign X1
1992 Kawasaki KX 250
LocationEdmonton, Alberta Canada map
Vehicle2006 Custom Pitbike
XR50/CRF50 style pitbike. It's an Electric Zero Emission (EZE) fun machine.
MotorBriggs and Stratton Etek Permanent Magnet DC
Drivetraindirect drive chain
ControllerAlltrax 4834
Batteries0.00 Volt, Nickel-Metal Hydride
13AH NiMh pack made from RC batteries
System Voltage50 Volts
Top Speed55 MPH (88 KPH)
It's geared a bit too high for a 50 Volt NiMH system but the top speed is about right for a 36V Pb system at around 40mph.
AccelerationWheelies with fresh NiMH batteries. Much more torque with Hawker Odyssey AGM
Range5 Miles ( 8 Kilometers)
Seating Capacity1 adult
Curb Weight136 Pounds (61 Kilograms)
Conversion Time2 months
Conversion Cost$1600 total with all new components. Start with a $400 rolling chassis off ebay, $400 etek, $300 Alltrax, $300 generic NiMh batteries, and $200 extras
Additional FeaturesSwing door for fast swap of the 13AH 50V NiMH pack. The battery box can also house 3 Hawker Odyssey PC680 AGM for a 36volt system. Lot more torque with the Odyssey but 25 lbs heavier.
This is a great little fun machine to toss in the back of the truck or rip up the turf in the back yard. Hard to stop grinning with Etek power and only 136 lbs.

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