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[B21]

Hello Everyone,

I currently work in production and development for electric bicycles, but I have always had a passion for motorcycles.  A close friend suggested that I branch off on my own and start electric motorcycle company. Before eyes roll, I understand the huge costs to start a venture like this, and already have a few big investors interested in my idea, due to a unique design I have come up with that would cut production cost significantly. 

All that being said, the world of electric motorcycles is foreign to me.  I have reaserched the competitors that we want our motorcycle to be on level or better like Energica, Zero, and Brammo,  but I am having a difficult time finding specs.  I would be very thankful and appreciative of any help with motor/battery/controller specs as well as their casing dimensions (so I can do a more accurate CAD drawing).  We definitely want to be in the same category as far as performance as the names above.  100mph and above top speed, and with new battery cell tech that has come out recently, I hope to match or beat the distances these competitors  are able to travel on full charge. 

Any help would be greatly appreciated plus any advice is always welcomed.

Thanks everyone!

[Richard230]

Perhaps the best solution to your quest would be to purchase several different production electric motorcycles and see how they are designed and manufactured.  Then come up with a better design - preferably at a lower price.   

[NEW2elec]

Most of the stats are out there if you look a little.  Zero sells their motors separately, I know Curtis Motorcycle is going to use them. 

I'll assume you really do have an idea for an improved motorcycle so my advice would be to sell that idea to a company and enjoy the money.  Make a job with the company part of the deal if you'd like.

Electric bicycles have no real regulations, motorcycles do.  The money and headaches involved just to get one to market hurts my feelings.

Look at the lap time and top speed for Mugen (basically Honda) at the IOM time trial and that is what you would have to compete with.  When the big three from Japan get into the game I see the others getting bought up or pushed out.

"You must do what you feel is right of course"
Obi-Wan Kenobi

[Erasmo]

Nothing beats a hands on experience. Just rent one a few days to ride it and experience it. Oh and above 200km the range expansion becomes less important than to be able to charge faster.

[B21]

Thank you everyone that has replied, for the good advice.  I will definitely keep it all in mind as I move forward and take it in the best direction I can.  Any other adivce from others will also always be very appreciated and welcomed.

[ctrlburn]

Controller is a Sevcon - the specs are widely published by the manufacturer. www.sevcon.com

What e-Bikes do you work on?