Comments on: Build Your Own 72 Volt Electric Motorcycle

By: Mike D

Mike D — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:48:05 +0000

Electric Motorcycles are a viable mode of transportation as long as you require less than 60 – 70 miles range and top speed of 60 – 80 mph. See the attached conversion video link.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rzi4tL3QMWk
Then checkout: http://www.ddmotorsystems.com
These motors will cost less, have more power, and be less likely to burn up than the popular pancake style permanent magnet motors.

By: Mike D.

Mike D. — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:41:39 +0000

Have you ever heard of the movie “who killed the electric car?” Some pretty interesting stuff, rented mine from blockbuster. Clearly shows there false propaganda is exactly that, as usually…

By: Sean

Sean — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:40:54 +0000

He could always have gone for a lighter chassis. Even my VT250’s chassis is bloody heavy, and the Interceptor was even larger.

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 20:45:13 +0000

I’m sure this is a lot more fun, but if the guy only has a three-mile commute, why not electrify a bicycle? It would be much easier (and much lighter), though it probably wouldn’t have near the top end. On the plus side, you’d be able to park it indoors and probably even carry it up stairs.

By: todd

todd — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 19:40:38 +0000

You wonder at what point the savings justifies the cost. $3000 is about 800 to 850 gallons of gas or about 30-40,000 miles on a typical motorcycle (not considering the cost of the volts). That’s getting pretty acceptable especially if you sell your existing bike to pay for it.
It’s just easier for me to pay for a $12 fill-up every now and then than paying for 40,000 miles worth of gas up front.

-todd