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Specifications and Weight Saving - Electric Motorcycle : Design : Engineering : Manufacture : Assembly
 
The calculations for a drag racing bike show three things.
 
1] as velocity and acceleration forces increase, the force neede to overcome drag rises rapidly.
2] aerodynamics and frontal area are critical to reducing the forces required
3] excess weight carries a huge penalty.
 
I can't change the first item - the speeds and velocities are what I'm aiming for so I can't reduce them. With the second one in mind I'm hoping the aero package will smooth it out as far as I can. For the third one I'm saving as much weight as possible, including finding a lightweight rider!
 

 
With regard to the performance, we are using the following:
 
Motors:       Twin 72v Agni 95R motors: nominally 26Kw and 55Nm torque @ 400Amps each motor running at 92V = 68Kw (90Hp) and 110Nm
Batteries:     40 x 5Ah 18.5v 20-30C LiPo cells in 8P5S package = 40Ah (800A at 20C) at 92.5v UPDATE! New Turnigy Nano-Cells being investigated
 

 
The table below shows how we're doing with weight saving as I remove standard parts and replace (if needed) with lighter bits.
 

 

Weight loss (kg)Weight gain (kg)
Wiring loom 3.0 
Instruments1.5 
Carburettors3.5  
Starter motor2.0  
Exhaust5.5  
Engine65.0  
Petrol tank5.01.0 
Fairing2.0 1.5 
Headlight0.5  
Handlebars2.51.0 
 Rear light/mudguard2.5  
 Seat unit3.5  1.5
 Footrests/brackets2.5  
 Sundry brackets2.0  
 Electric motors 22.5 
Batter Pack   
Motor Controller   
 Battery Management System  
 Wiring  
 Motor Mount plates 4.0 
Totals101.0 31.5

             Saving...

69.5kg (33%)