Honda EV-ne0

[sk8norcal]

http://world.honda.com/news/2010/2101216EV-neo/

20 mile range
240 lbs

According to Honda, the EV-neo offers the performance of an under-50cc gasoline engine motorcycle and has a range of over 30 km (18.6 miles) when driven at 30 km/h on a flat road. Honda says the EV-neo can gain a full charge in four hours with a regular charger and a 100V power source, and about an 80% charge in 20 minutes with a quick charger and a 200V power source.

[sk8norcal]

[beast775]

important stuff,beer pizza delivery.

[grindz145]

7 grand is a bit pricey, considering some of the latest offerings by other electric motorcycle manufacturers.

[fizzit]

580 watts for a 240lb scooter? Wow.

[liveforphysics]

580 watts for a 240lb scooter? Wow.

It has a clutch, and possibily CVT. If it has a 580w motor that can maintain 500w mechanical output over much of the vehicles operating range, it should be about like our typical 2kw hubmotor build for low speed operation (which is all the faster this one goes).

I think they are going for something that can replace jobs normally done by bicycle rather than replacing a motorcycle.

[sk8norcal]

[sk8norcal]

[neptronix]

Thanks for the vids. Price tag aside, cool scooter. I like the funky bubbly sound it makes. The jetsons age is here, hehe.

The european vid says that it has a 2.8kW motor. That's pretty powerful imho. Also dig the removeable battery too. And wonder how much lipo can fit into that white case..

[sk8norcal]

cacey stoner, bottom pic

The special edition Repsol branded EV-neo will be used by the riders and team at Honda Racing Corporation to move parts and personnel around at the MotoGP races worldwide.