Hey Bombus,
65kph sounds insane on a bike. I have the stock 44t chain ring and 11-32t 8speed rear sprocket.
I've had mine up to 46kph in 7th gear (13t), so reckon 50-55 in 8th (11t) is possible.
@Mündawg, yes voltage is the way to go, but as you said, temperature can be a problem. I don't...