Honda XR250R Electric Motorcycle Conversion
Honda XR250R Electric Motorcycle Conversion http://www.evalbum.com/1387
Vehicle 2000 Honda XR250R Rugged steel frame, great suspension and brakes.
Motor Lynch LEMCO 200D Permanent Magnet DC 2nd hand LEM-200d (double magnets) brushed motor from Asmokarts, rated at 11kW continuous, 18kW peak output power @ 60 volts. Drivetrain Motor mounted on the swingarm drives the rear wheel. Chain and sprockets, direct drive 11:75 Controller Kelly KD72601 72v 600A + regen Oversized 600A controller to ensure performance without overheating. Batteries 5 Exide 33Ah, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM Just for testing the concept, I will swap this heavy and toxic battery pack with modern Lithium cells. System Voltage 60 Volts Charger 60VDC 4.5A Heater ride hard and you get warm. DC/DC Converter 60-84VDC in 12VDC 300W out Instrumentation Garmin GPS, digital speedometer. Top Speed 50 MPH (80 KPH) Depends on gearing, it's adjustable 50-130km/h Acceleration Not measured. Feels stronger than the original internal combustion bike!! Range 20 Miles (32 Kilometers) Depends on many variables. 30-40km with lead-acid batteries. Seating Capacity 2 adults Curb Weight 290 Pounds (131 Kilograms) Feels like a XR400R. Weight distribution is nearly perfect. Tires Bridgestone Motocross Competition Conversion Time More than I expected. Conversion Cost 2.000 Total (probably more)
360 2nd hand motor 400 electronic motor controller 390 lead-acid batteries 300 electrical stuff 300 mechanical stuff 250 misc
I sold the old gas-burner for 500 I will invest 1000-2000 on lithium batteries in order to improve range, performance and safety :D Additional Features 35W HID Xenon headlight and LED tail light (efficient and powerful)
I feel like a criminal riding my silent, zero emission vehicle, people are going crazy...
Stupid spanish bureaucracy makes nearly impossible to legalize the conversion, I ride it at my own risk...