I would like to know your thoughts on this bikes design. I think they are on the right track. The weight multiple fuels, electric motor all make this an excellent around town bike. If the purpose is to reduce fuel consumption and emissions then this may be what is in store for us.
E-cycle out of Pennsylvania and Machineart has team up to produce these concept hybrid motorcycles.
The e-Cycle Solid Slot brush less motor/generator that has a variety of small displacement gas and diesel engines. The electric motor is used for torque demands such as acceleration and passing and the gas or diesel motor for cruising and charging the batteries. It can be programmed for all electric operation for limited distances.
Performance
E-Cycle estimates the hybrid will have the performance of a 250 cc gas motorcycle, except top speed.
Zero to sixty in 6 seconds and a top speed of 80 mph.
Fuel economy estimated at 150 mpg with significantly lower emissions.
A variety of engines may be used.
Specifications
E Cycle's hybrid power train ideally lends itself to a fork less, single-sided front suspension.
A Solid Slot™ brush less motor/generator provides electric power – 42 VDC up to 400A
A wide range of engines is possible
The battery bank consists of three 12 volt cells
The Wheels are 16 x 3, CNC precision machined from pressure cast aluminum blanks manufactured by
All American Wheel.
The front brake is an inside-out rotor with an opposed piston caliper with Performance Friction pads and
is integrated with the front suspension upright.
The rear brake consists of a single-piston caliper with a floating rotor and Performance Friction brake pad
The tires are Pirelli MT-75; the front is 100/80-16 and the rear 120/80-16
The 2 speed transmission designed by e Cycle
The final drive is Gates Poly-chain 30/71
The fuel tank capacity is .90 gallons
Front suspension is torsion complemented by a coil-over adjustable Penske Racing Shock
The rear suspension is a coil-over adjustable Penske Racing Shock
The wheelbase is 50 inches
Weight is 220 lb (100 kg)
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