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captainslug · 12-20-2008, 12:18 AM

I'm quite fond of all of the commercially available electric motocross options, but not enamored with the fact that most of them start at price levels of $7,000 and above. They're mostly aimed at obtaining a near 250cc level of performance, but for my daily use I won't be needing more than 50cc. I don't need to go above 35mph and I don't intend to launch myself over 15-foot jumps.

So for the past week I've been poking around at various options and determined that I can obtain the following for under $1,000.

Top Speed: 34mph
Range: 20-25 miles
Weight: 180-220 lb
Motor: 48-60v 1kw
Battery pack: 60v 20ah

I intend to make it road-worthy, even though it will be operating within a DMV loophole that prevents it from needing a license plate or insurance. So it will include lights, turn signals, and horn, albeit custom-made ones.

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captainslug Misanthropologist Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sterling, VA Posts: 383 BORK! - '89 Volvo 240 DL Wagon 90 day: 21.27 mpg (US) Thanks: 2 Thanked 24 Times in 13 Posts	<$1k DIY Neighborhood Electric Motorcycle I'm quite fond of all of the commercially available electric motocross options, but not enamored with the fact that most of them start at price levels of $7,000 and above. They're mostly aimed at obtaining a near 250cc level of performance, but for my daily use I won't be needing more than 50cc. I don't need to go above 35mph and I don't intend to launch myself over 15-foot jumps. So for the past week I've been poking around at various options and determined that I can obtain the following for under $1,000. Top Speed: 34mph Range: 20-25 miles Weight: 180-220 lb Motor: 48-60v 1kw Battery pack: 60v 20ah I intend to make it road-worthy, even though it will be operating within a DMV loophole that prevents it from needing a license plate or insurance. So it will include lights, turn signals, and horn, albeit custom-made ones. __________________ Budget Electric Dual Sport Motorcycle Project Last edited by captainslug; 03-02-2009 at 04:26 PM..