John Bidwell's 1987 Kawasaki Ninja 750

Owner	John Bidwell
Owner's Other EVs	Mountain Bike 2004 Kawasaki KX125 High Performance Motorbike 2006 Schwinn LIPO HUB Conversion
Location	Fort Collins, Colorado United States ^map
Web/Email	WebPage
Vehicle	1987 Kawasaki Ninja 750
Motor	Briggs and Stratton Etek Permanent Magnet DC
Drivetrain	chain drive
Controller	Alltrax 24 to 72 Volt 450 Amp
Batteries	6, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded RV 85 Ah
System Voltage	72 Volts
Charger	K and W
DC/DC Converter	none
Instrumentation	Ammeter, Voltmeter, and custom monitor/ logger
Top Speed	65 MPH (104 KPH)
Acceleration	0 to 30 MPH in less than 4.5 seconds at 72 volts
Range	41 Miles (65 Kilometers) in stop and go town driving
Seating Capacity	2 adults
Curb Weight	548 Pounds (249 Kilograms)
Tires	stock
Conversion Time	3 months part time
Conversion Cost	$1180 to $1850 plus rolling chassis
Additional Features	One frame fits many motor, controller, battery combinations constant length chain with swing arm mounted motor
Can be built as a low cost starter and upgraded for range and/or speed desired No welding or machining required All Electric Vehicle parts are off the shelf Book available "Secrets of El Ninja Designing, Converting, Operating, and Maintaining Electric Motorcycles" - Learn how to convert virtually any gas motorcycle to Electric

1987 Kawasaki Ninja 750“El Ninja”