Owner | Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield (former owner, EV has been sold) |
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Owner's Other EVs | 1998 City El 2004 Toyota Prius 2011 Nissan Leaf Ego Helio (Ego Cycle 2) 1984 Volkswagen CityStromer (Golf Mk II) 2002 REVA (G-Wiz) 2013 Nissan LEAF |
Location | Hillsboro, Oregon United States map |
Web/Email | WebPage |
Vehicle | 2006 Sakura S200 Made by battery company Sakura, The S200 is a scooter look-alike pedalec bike. Aimed to fit into a loophole in the UK law it is classed as a bycyle since it does under 15 mph and has pedals. |
Motor | unknown Brushless DC The Motor is hub-mounted and rated at 200w |
Drivetrain | Rear-mounted 200w hub motor on 20 inch wheels (electric) with 1:1 chain and pedal drive for assistance uphill or to improve range. |
Controller | unknown |
Batteries | 3, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Gel |
System Voltage | 36 Volts |
Charger | unknown Simple 36v charger shipped with bike. |
Instrumentation | Turn indicators, power on light, current drain and voltage LED indicators. |
Top Speed | 15 MPH (24 KPH) Top speed is limited to comply with UK law. Reports of similar bikes outside of the EU state a top speed approaching 25 mph! |
Acceleration | Not great. Uphill acceleration is helped with pedaling, at which point acceleration is okay. Acceleration is enough to keep up with town traffic. |
Range | 20 Miles (32 Kilometers) Range varies according to the terrain, the rider weight and the load carried. |
Seating Capacity | One realistically, although it has a double-seat. |
Curb Weight | 85 Pounds (38 Kilograms) |
Tires | Chinese unkown origin. 20 inch rims. |