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Posted: 12:44 - 30 Nov 2017 Post subject: |
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That would do me for a commuter if the spec is accurate and the bike existed and it was sub £4K and had any potential resale value and parts supply and the warranty wasn't dependent on some random outfit run out of a Taipei fish market who may or may not be in business in 5 years (or now, for that matter). ____________________ Biking is 1/20th as dangerous as horse riding.
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Knowing the original Grom has next to no fuel consumption and its realtively simple engine will keep on going for ages, I don't see a electric version bringing anything even remotely worth to think about. ____________________ '87 Honda XBR 500, '96 Kawasaki ZX7R P1, '90 Honda CB-1, '88 Kawasaki GPz550, MZ 150 ETZ
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Posted: 13:54 - 30 Nov 2017 Post subject: |
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I really like the idea of refuelling in my garage instead of in a petrol station - would shave 10 minutes off my commute every week. The range is fine if it's plugged in every day.
Would seriously consider if it's sub-5K, but support is a concern. ____________________ Bikes: S1000R, SH350; Exes: Vity 125, PS125, YBR125, ER6f, VFR800, Brutale 920, CB600F, SH300x4
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Posted: 14:01 - 30 Nov 2017 Post subject: |
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Slightly off topic, but, if you're looking for a sub 5K electric bike/scooter for commuting, could probably do worse than look at 1 of these ..
https://vmoto-uk.com/v120l/
Only, minor drawback, is the top speed of 45mph, but, if it's round town riding, could be perfect. ____________________ Beware what photos you upload, or link to on here, especially if you have family members on them |
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If you can find a dealer stocking it, DVLA will register it (where be ABS / CBS?), and an insurer will touch it.
OK, it's quicker (claimed) that a Super Soco, but for urban use I'd still be thinking powered up electric pedal bike and riding dirty. ____________________ Biking is 1/20th as dangerous as horse riding.
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Would these things not be better if they were designed with the space and mounting points for any Chinese generic clone 50cc two stroke engine to bolt right up in place of the electric powertrain? That way after your 1000-1500 charge cycles (guess) you could take out the motor and dead batteries and re-cycle or sell them for scrap. Should make a few quid from the batteries and copper used in the motors?
I like the irony of starting out with a zero emissions clean machine, and after say 2years or X miles of clean use, when batteries and controllers etc are toast, converting it to a pre- catalyst era two stroke engine very easily, and which will probably be far more alien to us by then than EV's will be. |
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Cadbury wrote: | Yes, I believe the latter (and then reduce the power for the EU/UK market)
In Canada, where the speed restrictions for 'moped' are higher, it is faster https://motorino.ca/motorino-gtl re-branded, but the same bike, and lists top speed as 65kph (about 40) |
Aaah. 1.2kW "nominal", 3kW peak.
I was wondering why they don't offer an A2 version, but that would need ABS. I assume it's got some form of form's-sake CBS?
Pretty cunning, actually. ____________________ Biking is 1/20th as dangerous as horse riding.
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Rogerborg wrote: | Dealer says: they don't stock them, but they can get them in if I want to pay up front. |
I had a quick stab at trying to get an insurance quote, but couldn't find them on the lists, so I gave up for the moment. ____________________ Bikes: S1000R, SH350; Exes: Vity 125, PS125, YBR125, ER6f, VFR800, Brutale 920, CB600F, SH300x4
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 6 years, 137 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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