| Owner | Tony Castley | ||||
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| Location | Canberra, Australian Capital Territory Australia map | ||||
| Web/Email | WebPage | ||||
| Vehicle | 1985 Suzuki RG250 | ||||
| Motor | Colossus 12kw Brushless DC This is one of the first prototypes of the Colossus motor. Outrunner with a water cooled core. WebPage /> | ||||
| Controller | Kelly KHB72701 Modified firmware to support the outrunner. | ||||
| Batteries | 120 Headway 38120S, 3.30 Volt, Lithium Iron Phosphate Custom build battery plates. | ||||
| System Voltage | 72 Volts | ||||
| Charger | Off board charger. | ||||
| Heater | None. | ||||
| DC/DC Converter | Vicor VI-J4P-EW-B1 Vicor busmod DC/DC | ||||
| Instrumentation | Acewell ACE-3850. This is being driven with a Zeva Fuel gauge driver plus. WebPage | ||||
| Top Speed | 70 MPH (112 KPH) | ||||
| Acceleration | Acceleration is good, about the same as a 4 stroke 250cc street bike. | ||||
| Range | 50 Miles (80 Kilometers) Not fully tested. | ||||
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| Seating Capacity | 2 adults | ||||
| Curb Weight | 297 Pounds (135 Kilograms) This is around 13lbs lighter than the original bike | ||||
| Conversion Time | Too long | ||||
| Conversion Cost | Too much |
1985 Suzuki RG250
“Surge”
Last Updated 07-28-2013
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