E.MO1
Specs
Top Speed: 40 mph
MPC (Miles per charge): 25
Battery: 48v, 60 aH Lithium Battery Pack with 100 amp BMS
Motor: ME0909; 48v 4000W, 12.5 kw Peak
Weight: 198 lbs
About the bike
Prior and during the build process, I spent several weeks changing the motor and battery bracket. Every iteration solved a different problem, slimming the bike at times and strengthening the frame during others.
Research
Drooling over the idea of building an electric motorcycle since freshman year of college, I have been researching how new companies are designing their motorcycle along with how other people have built their own. Being newer field of research, it is mainly retired engineers and DIYers who have retrofitted electric motors for fill scale motorcycles. Planning to also on using this motorcycle on city streets along with camping trips, I purchased a used dual sport frame from a Boeing engineer on craigslist
Ideation
Prior and during the build process, I spent several weeks changing the motor and battery bracket. Every iteration solved a different problem, slimming the bike at times and strengthening the frame during others.
Prototyping
The quick turnaround of mock-ups made this project possible. Using Rhino and a 150 watt laser cutter, I was able to test my designs which were cut out of plywood. This material was durable, sustainable, and inexpensive allowing me rapidly see my ideas and refine the bracket. The bike seat also went through alterations, supporting a new scrambler seat along with a bracket holds a skateboard and tow rope.
