i am building a motorcycle with a weight of 350 lb (Bike and rider) and i need to know what kind of motor will perform to my specifications. the specifications are
top speed 30+ mph
Acceleration 0-30 in >4 seconds
hp 5+
voltage 12 volts DC
please include a brand and model name
thank you
2007-03-18 10:32:19 · 4 answers · asked by The Rebel 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Here's a couple
http://search-desc.ebay.com/search/search.dll?sofocus=bs&sbrftog=1&catref=C6&from=R10&submitsearch=Search&satitle=Briggs+and+Stratton+ETek&sacat=-1%26catref%3DC6&fts=2&sargn=-1%26saslc%3D2&sadis=200&fpos=ZIP%2FPostal&ftrt=1&ftrv=1&saprclo=&saprchi=&fsop=1&fsoo=1
Scroll down to see some examples of what others have done with the B&S E-Tek
http://www.electric-bikes.com/motorcys.htm#Ninja
Hope that helps
2007-03-18 12:31:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well your going to need lots of batteries to get that electric motor up to speed ;id try a gas internal combustion engine , Ive seen 5 horse engines built for about 2500 that do over60 try Briggs and straiten also Honda makes a 16 horse 2 cylinder
2007-03-18 18:16:02 · answer #2 · answered by howdy doody 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not happening at 12 Volts.
Why do you think cordless drills are past 18V now?
They don't have the power at 12.
2007-03-19 19:38:10 · answer #3 · answered by Firecracker . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a car starter motor.
2007-03-18 19:53:44 · answer #4 · answered by gdwrnch40 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋