I saw this in the Santa Babara event. I spoke with the guy who is distributing it in the U.S. The company is Swiss and only makes enduro bikes for ditstribution to the U.S. now. It is called Quantya (quantya.us). Seemed a bit pricey to me at 10k, but then it boasted Li batteries and a 2000 cycle charging capacity.
Thanks for all the feedback. I also happened to see Bidwell's Kawasaki 125 bike (http://www.evalbum.com/1425), and he's posted 87 Whr/mile with a range of 41 miles with a 3.6kw system (72v, 50ah) using Lead Acid batteries. I am looking at getting Chinese LiFePO4 batteries from the eBayer who seems to be popular, which is why I figure I can get around 50 miles range. But there's something to be said for starting off with Lead and working up to Lithium. Esp, since I can get those much cheaper. Thanks again, Sri ----- Original Message ---- From: john fisher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: ElectricMotorcycles <listserv@electricmotorcycles.net> Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 2:26:07 PM Subject: Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Choosing a bike for conversion I just sat on this: http://homepage.mac.com/danielgirard/EarthDayWEB_08/images/_MG_9836.jpg claimed 195 lbs 40 ah 48 V Lynch motor 1 speed $10k I loved it, but I didn't believe the claims for range ( "a couple of hours" ) ... yeah right! But the components looked to be high quality - marzocchi - sachs etc. They claim they'll be available in CA soon. I think $10K is pretty reasonable, if very high compared to a gas bike. damon henry wrote: > I still cringe everytime someone recommends an Etek motor. > damon > > > Want to know what I'd build in your shoes ?A modern 125cc to 200cc drit > bike/enduro.
