| Owner | Ted Dillard |
|---|---|
| Owner's Other EVs | 1984 Honda VF500F Interceptor 1971 Yamaha R5 1985 Suziki 125 RMe |
| Location | Boston, Massachusetts United States map |
| Web/Email | WebPage |
| Vehicle | 1971 Yamaha R5 Barn-find frame with replica TD3 tank. |
| Motor | Mars ME1003 Permanent Magnet DC |
| Controller | Alltrax AXE 7245 |
| Batteries | 24 CALB/Skyenergy 40ah, 3.20 Volt, Lithium Iron Phosphate |
| System Voltage | 76 Volts |
| DC/DC Converter | Vicor |
| Top Speed | 90 MPH (144 KPH) |
| Range | 35 Miles (56 Kilometers) |
| Curb Weight | 275 Pounds (124 Kilograms) |
| Additional Features | Battery mounting is using a battery module, enabling quick swap-out of battery packs. This enables swap-out with fresh packs, use of a standard pack for several vehicles, and fast, easy swap-out of chemistries. |
| This is the third revision of the original R5 conversion, also listed on this site. Currently running CALB 40ah cells, I'm planning a second pack of Turnigy RC lipo for Spring 2014. The CALB pack will be used for other vehicles, such as the RMe dirt bike and lawn tractor. | |
1971 Yamaha R5 (v2)
“R5eIII”
Last Updated 10-19-2013
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