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I just got an email reply from them on their 8kw mid drive: >Our 180 8kW mid drive motor is still in developing. It may hit ur performance goals. >Maybe it can be get into normal sell at the end of this July. However, thinking over it a bit more, I think the whole thing might be too big of a...

Thanks for the detailed explaination! I really appciate it! This along with the other comments about hub motors is making me reconsider this choice Thinking about it a bit more, the engine mounts wouldn't be that hard of a job for myself, or if I got someone experienced to do it. And it would...

Oh thanks! that looks perfect! I somehow never found that one in my searches, thanks for pointing it out.

Interesting, that's some good points in favour of mid drive. This is the specific motor I'm looking at: http://www.cnqsmotor.com/en/article_read/QS%20Motor%2017inch%208000W%20273%2050H%20V3%20E-Scooter%20Hub%20Motor/248.html My understanding is that it would fit in my swingarm and comes attached...

Thanks! I didn't think about how the handling would be affected, do you know in what way it would change? The main reason I'm leaning on hub was the ease of installation, I'm not much of a metal worker and don't have welding tools so doing mid drive would make it quite a bit more difficult. I...

Hey team, I'm about to start on a project to convert an motorcycle into electric. In the past I've made an 52V E-Bike, but that was very much plug and play, so I'm looking for some advise and critique on my plans. For context I live in New Zealand and currently drive a 650cc motorcycle The...