Battery PackInstrumetnationSeat lifts up to show battery compartmen
OwnerNikki Gordon-Bloomfield
(former owner, EV has been sold)
Owner's Other EVs1998 City El
2004 Toyota Prius
Ego Helio (Ego Cycle 2)
1984 Volkswagen CityStromer (Golf Mk II)
2002 REVA (G-Wiz)
LocationBristol, England United Kingdom map
Web/EmailWebPage email image
Vehicle2006 Sakura S200
Made by battery company Sakura, The S200 is a scooter
look-alike pedalec bike. Aimed to fit into a loophole in the
UK law it is classed as a bycyle since it does under 15 mph
and has pedals.
Motorunknown Brushless DC
The Motor is hub-mounted and rated at 200w
DrivetrainRear-mounted 200w hub motor on 20 inch wheels (electric)
with 1:1 chain and pedal drive for assistance uphill or to
improve range.
Controllerunknown
Batteries3, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Gel
System Voltage36 Volts
Chargerunknown
Simple 36v charger shipped with bike.
InstrumentationTurn indicators, power on light, current drain and voltage
LED indicators.
Top Speed15 MPH (24 KPH)
Top speed is limited to comply with UK law. Reports of similar
bikes outside of the EU state a top speed approaching 25
mph!
AccelerationNot great. Uphill acceleration is helped with pedaling, at
which point acceleration is okay.

Acceleration is enough to keep up with town traffic.
Range20 Miles (32 Kilometers)
Range varies according to the terrain, the rider weight and
the load carried.
Seating CapacityOne realistically, although it has a double-seat.
Curb Weight85 Pounds (38 Kilograms)
TiresChinese unkown origin. 20 inch rims.
This was brought in June 2006 for £499. Plans to upgrade motor, battery and speed are
underway.


code by jerry