Yamaha R1 Converted to an Electric Bike Still Does 54HP!
Here’s a cool Yamaha R1 that’s been converted to an Electric Bike and still does 100MPH with 54 horsepower.
That might not seem a lot but it is for an electric bike.
Electric Motorsport of Oakland Ca debut of the AC inductance Yamaha R1. This revolutionary electric motorcycle is powered by a 550amp 84v AC inductance electric drive system providing 54HP and 81 ftlbs of toque allowing the vehicle to attain speeds of over 100mph. Builders Justin Gray, Todd Kollin, and sponsor Richard Hatfield of Alliance Renewable Energy created the Electric motorcycle to provide a Zero Emissions alternative to sport bike riders and commuters. The final build will have a 8.1 kW lithium iron phosphate battery pack that will power the vehicle for a 100 mile range.
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Tags: battery pack, commuters, debut, electric bike, electric motorcycle, ftlbs, horsepower, iron phosphate, justin gray, kollin, lithium, motorsport, oakland ca, renewable-energy, richard hatfield, sport bike riders, yamaha r1, zero emissions
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