OwnerDragan Tutic
LocationSherbrooke, Quebec Canada map
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Vehicle1984 Suzuki GS 750 EF
MotorLeeson Permanent Magnet DC
48v 120 Amps continuous (I recorded 270 AMPS peak with my controller)

with internal fan, I could put more voltage.
DrivetrainOriginal 5 speed (clutchless now), it helps a lot for a quick acceleration and a nice top speed.
ControllerCurtis
36-48v 275 amps
Batteries4 Energizer Deep Cycle 120 Ah , 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
System Voltage48 Volts
Charger
48v intelligent charger. 15 A fast charge
Top Speed53 MPH (85 KPH)
I geared it for 85 km/h it could be more with the 5-speed transmission.

It is geared this way because of the plating I am gonna use.
AccelerationQuite good! I would say it is the same as an ordinary 4 cyl. car or a 250 CC bike.
Range35 Miles (56 Kilometers)
I used batteries with quite a big capacity! It is estimated with the real 100 amps for 60 km/h (in my street).
Watt Hours/Mile128 Wh/Mile
I use 100 amps riding at 38 miles per hour.
Curb Weight585 Pounds (265 Kilograms)
Conversion Time1 year (with researching)
Conversion CostOnly 2000$, I was just an 18 year old student, quite a limited budget!!

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