Luke's commuter bicycle. What Non-hub is all about.

[amberwolf]

Not sure what you are talking about dude. I only found a 5 min video...

The other one was still uplaoding, sorry. YT took FOREVER and timed out a bunch of times. It's up now, though, and it's actually at 25:50 in.

[auraslip]

I submitted the video to the motorcycle subreddit http://www.reddit.com/r/motorcycles/com ... ing_sport/

Looks like it gave some gas bikers some insecurity issues...

[gor.]

sure, they not secure - they say - it wasn't fair - Luke been cheating, if he wasn't pedaling, 1000cc 160+ hp superbike would have a chance, plus - Luke could start to pedaling in front of cop, and motorcyclist is the one who would get chased and caught.....

well, they admitted - in the average street racing, superbikes - no match for commuter e.bicycle made for city speeds 60-80max just to keep with traffic
there is no need for 80+ on commuter bicycle (hell, i'm not pushing much my old car >80 even on interstate)

[parabellum]

Looks like it gave some gas bikers some insecurity issues...

Few of them didn't get it so far, others already realized what is coming. I wonder if 1 of those excuse finding "good of line starters" will risk his "honor" and race against this or other scary looking bicycle. A lot to lose after laud words.

[gor.]

on serious note - to have better idea how it's possible (1L 160+hp vs 1 Luke) - what size,weight, gearing - mom.of inertia of flywheel and clutch (mass equivalent or rotating parts) on honda and sz on the video?

[neptronix]

I submitted the video to the motorcycle subreddit http://www.reddit.com/r/motorcycles/com ... ing_sport/

Looks like it gave some gas bikers some insecurity issues...

Don't you know? the only reason luke won was because those gas bikers didn't know how to launch

[gor.]

I submitted the video to the motorcycle subreddit http://www.reddit.com/r/motorcycles/com ... ing_sport/

Looks like it gave some gas bikers some insecurity issues...

Don't you know? the only reason luke won was because those gas bikers didn't know how to launch

they also "didn't know how to ride, how to stop, didn't expected that, been surprised, confused, and unexperienced, and 17-year old"...
lol

[Whiplash]

I submitted the video to the motorcycle subreddit http://www.reddit.com/r/motorcycles/com ... ing_sport/

Looks like it gave some gas bikers some insecurity issues...

Don't you know? the only reason luke won was because those gas bikers didn't know how to launch

As much as I want to believe the bike can beat literbikes, I have to say I think I could rip it a new one with my old 954. I mean I could hit 60the in first gear! It just seemed like theyvwere going easy. I know my bike was almost impossible to keep the wheel down when I was really on it and I didn't see a single wheelie from the sport bikes..

[liveforphysics]

I owned a R6, a GSX-R 750, a Honda 954, and my current built GSX-R 1000, which is MASSIVELY faster than my previous sportbikes (and has smoked every other liter bike I've ever raced with it).

This bike is fast. When we do roll-on's against the GSX-R 1000 from about 30mph with the GSX-R in 2nd, the bicycle just explodes ahead of the GSX-R until the bicycle runs out of gear.

From a roll-on with the GSX-R in 1st gear with the front tire of the GSX-R just skimming the ground, they pull dead-even, and it just depends on who got the better start to determine who wins.

In the case of the bicycle though, it's almost effortless to get a perfect start everytime, where the motorcycles tend to struggle to really launch effectively, which requires reving the engine way up, and slipping the clutch hard, but not TOO hard or you flip on your back in the blink of an eye. lol

[parabellum]

As much as I want to believe the bike can beat literbikes, I have to say I think I could rip it a new one with my old 954. I mean I could hit 60the in first gear! It just seemed like theyvwere going easy. I know my bike was almost impossible to keep the wheel down when I was really on it and I didn't see a single wheelie from the sport bikes..

I have one fireblade to and will not be surprised if it can beat Lukes bike under certain condition. Important think is: The glory and pride of gas powered super bikes is OVER! This is just the beginning.

[VoKuS]

Luke I love your insane ebike!

Another Luke Bike Vid?

[Whiplash]

Ok Luke you got me convinced! So how much power DOES it put down then??

[j3tch1u]

I LOVE IT!! however inconsequential we tend to see the present value, it is the sum of the parts (like this) that leads to a monumental shift in paradigm. e-bikes are at the leading edge--the subtle force that produces inevitable change. once it goes viral, this video will be a real eye-opener.

btw, great job keeping the front end down. i'm curious, what is the wheelbase (bb to rear axle)?

[Tommy L]

Awesome work here Luke! I've heard of the EV grin and have experienced it often, but this is a whole new level. lol
I will call it: "EV Euphoria"

Wiki says: "Euphoria is generally considered to be an exaggerated physical and psychological state, sometimes induced by the use of psychoactive drugs and not typically achieved during the normal course of human experience. However, some natural behaviors, such as activities resulting in orgasm, love or the triumph of an athlete, can induce brief states of euphoria."

Hence...... EV Euphoria!

I've got the bug and the 30mph club I've achieved just isn't good enough anymore. lol
At this time, I don't believe that 60-100mph will be my goal, but somewhere between 40-50mph sounds reasonable.
If I choose to make a EV Moto, then 60+ mph will most certainly be my goal.

It is people like you and the others here on the ES that makes me bring dreams to life. Bravo! ES'ers..... Bravo!

[Alan B]

So Luke's ebike is equivalent to a drug. Makes sense.

[Tommy L]

So Luke's ebike is equivalent to a drug. Makes sense.

To me, the word "Drug" is any addiction. Some are more fun and others are destructive and some are both....in a good way!

[Kurt]

That link to the sports bike forum was a good laugh

Rough Quote: He is only faster because he has a better power to weigh

Rough Quote : He is only faster because electric motors produce huge torque off idle

Rough Quote : He is only faster because he is limiting the race speed to his bikes top speed

Rough Quote : He is only faster because he is racing people in a area with limited amount of braking room?

Isn't all the above like saying a F1 car is only faster than a ride on lawn mower because is has better power to weight and more torque.

As for the limited amount of braking room comment. What are they trying to say ? Perhaps Luke's bike doesn't have to pull up and stop in the same amount of space . To me that sports bike forum sounds like a bunch of 14 yo kids or adults that have had a lobotomy at birth .



Thanks for making the video's Luke it puts the speed of the bike into perspective seeing it run with some known factory ICE bikes.

Although the videos were fun. The truth will all come out when you run it at the 1/4 mile. No one can argue with a 1/4 mile time slip. We will have all the raw data on paper then. We will have a true comparable numbers we can match up with sports bike specs and get a idea where this e bike stands.

Good luck with the drag racing tomorrow.

PS, Get it on video (and make sure who ever is filming gets the time board in the video as you pass the line) It gives me the shits when I see 1/4 mile vid's and they don't show the time clock

Kurt

[nicobie]

Good luck with the drag racing tomorrow.


Kurt

Is that still on? I was wanting to go but forgot all about it.

[liveforphysics]

It is still on, and ive been working on the bike a ton to prepare for tomorrow.

***** EDIT The schedule now has Sunday as a bracket-race day, and MONDAY as the test-and-tune... I will call in the morning and see if they will let it run exhibition at the bracket event, but it's doubtful... EDIT******

Its getting 5s cells added to the pack, which means i can onlt charge to 4v per cell, which is almost exactly the internal resistance minimum point, so the pack is going to be as mean of a power source as can even be connected to a sevcon.

The controller has some other setrings we are going to crank up as well. Should wring another 5-10 ponys from the setup.

Putting a fresh tire on her as well. Thinking about making a video of doing a fire burnout on the existing tire until it explodes.

[grindz145]

Jesus, You could really use motorcycle wheels/tires. That's stupid power.

[sn0wchyld]

your 'tweaking' your settings in order to add.... oh, only a casual 2x what my PEAK power is. WTF. I just felt my manhood shrink back up into my stomach just a little...

The comments on the bike forum are hilarious. even though some are true, the same could be said for any two competing bikes... 'oh his bike is lighter and has more torque, thats why he won...' - lol, no shit Sherlock, thats the point...

cant wait for the slips 'n' vids...

[nicobie]

It is still on, and ive been working on the bike a ton to prepare for tomorrow.

no time for me to pick pick up the 5k generator, but will have the weak 3.5k

What time to meet at the track?

[Stevil_Knevil]

It is still on..

InfineOn Any Sunday?

[liveforphysics]

Damn damn damn damn!!!!


The Infinion schedule now says tomorrow is BRACKETS!!! BOOOOO!!!! And the test and tune is Monday now...

This SUCKS!

I'm going to call them tomorrow morning and see if they will let me make exhibition passes during the bracket event, but I'm doubtful.

I can see if I can get out of work to do it Monday, but it's all ready a pretty full work day for me, and I don't know if it will be possible.

Looks like Saturday's Test-and-tune at Sacramento raceway may be my next chance to run... :'(

[John in CR]

Work Sunday. Play Monday.