Amplux High performance electric motorcycle

i was getting sick of gas prices, so instead of bitching about it i did something, i transformed a 1975 yamaha RD250 to completely electric. Yes that means you never use gasoline, oil, clutches alternators, air filters, spark plugs, timing belts etc... it costs about $1.28 to "fill it up" (charge) and you can drive it approximately 24 miles. the Motorcycle out performs the original RD250 in both speed and acceleration. I'm already starting on another electric motorcycle project and hope to have prototype #2 ready in spring time 09'. Prototype number 2 will be 2x faster and have 2x the range. it will also look slightly more modern.

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[itchypalm36]

yea thats gay they removed my music.

but thanks for all the comments guys, im gonna have my next motorcycle done soon, and its looking really nice, ill be sure to make a nice video, this time i may include more on the build process.

thanks -Tony

[theworkshopdotca]

Really nice work on both the bike & the video!

[itchypalm36]

thanks a lot man

[drz4000]

91 mph with 36 volts? Now you're just being silly! Unless going down 40 degree slope! 50 Mph would require at least 100 amps at 36volts. 90 mph would reuire more then the batterys or motor could ever handle.

[itchypalm36]

yes, it will do 91mph. after i charge it to about 42volts. i tested this by using my hand held GPS, it has a max speed monitor on it so i toped the bike out on the flattest road i could find near me and i kept tabs on the speedometer and both registered at 91mph. and dont forget it has a 6-speed transmission so when a "normal" 36v bike tops out, i can achive a higher speed by up-shifting

[itchypalm36]

thank you to whom ever posted this on the "V FOR VOLTAGE" forum, i never knew about this site and im kinda of addicted now. im trying to find a job in a EV company or something involved in electric vehicles. please contact me if you are aware of any

[laughingboyrepublic]

hey itchypalm36 can your electric motorcycle can run at high slope roads?

it may consume large amount of energy to its battery,considering the loads it carry. any plans about it?

[madball707]

where did you get your parts and do you have a basic blue print on how you made you cool bike, I've been looking at many diff

[chronofusion]

it's good you went to full electric but if ya think about it. a ONE gallon regular gas motorcycle fuel tank can OFTEN carry the rider more than 45 miles. thus in the end..if a gallon of gas is 2.56 or under 3 bucks per gallon. you're getting the same "miles per gallon cost or miles per charge cost" BUT either way..it's an improvement because you'llnever have to spend money on all those things. spark plugs, oil changes. less parts to go wrong and spend money to fix. cudos

[chronofusion]

man..i dont get this emo or screemo music of today. shit..how about " for those about to rock" by ac/dc or " Skin of My Teeth" by megadeth. *shruggs his shoulders*

[chronofusion]

@haggman7 if you haven't already purchased that 5000li. perhaps you'll consider a REAL electric commuter motorcycle. Brammo Empulse 6.0 model has 60 mile per charge or almost 70 mph top speed, mode 8.0 has 80 mile per charge or 100 mph, model 10.0 ( the one im saving for ) has between 80 to 120 miles per charge or 100 mph. PER their engineering department's email recently. the 10.0 with a 225 lbs rider on mostly interstate traffic at 70 mph will be able to travel between 85 to 95 miles. :D

[haggman7]

im thinking of doing this. im getting the X-Treme Scooters XM-5000Li electric moped. it has a 5000 watt electric motor and 21 lithium ion batteries, but i want to bring it's internals over to a different frame and body for a sportier look. Think i could get some good power out of it?

[yrrulf2]

I would really like to know how your #2 came out, Im working on "something" with E power motors and any info that you could share with me as to what you used and how much it cost to make this Bike (and the #2 if finished) would be VERY HELPFUL. cashisking_records@yahoo.com Thank you, Terry.

[ravenwind123]

what kind of range are you getting out of a charge ? and great work man

[teverzczuk]

Looks like an F-ing good start........

[reikhard79]

real nice job, liked the battery setup...