I'm planning a e-motorcycle build based on a Honda Grom frame. What I'd like to do is approximate the performance of a CSC City Slicker, meaning roughly a 5kW motor. I also want to keep my options open if I decide to upgrade the motor to something like 15kW or perhaps 25kW - so the motor voltage and control scheme should be compatible with reasonably available and cheap higher power motors.
Right now, the best option I've found is 72V BLDC motors, which are fairly simple to find around 5kW. Golden Motor also offers 10 and 20kW BLDC motors compatible with 72V, so the upgrade potential is there. What I'm wondering is if there's an outstanding consensus among hobbyists about companies, motor types (e.g. am I sleeping on AC?), voltages, etc. to prefer or avoid that would contraindicate or support my plan. I haven't been on this forum or others long enough to know, so I'd appreciate it if someone could clue me in as to the general sentiments of the community.
Thanks!
Right now, the best option I've found is 72V BLDC motors, which are fairly simple to find around 5kW. Golden Motor also offers 10 and 20kW BLDC motors compatible with 72V, so the upgrade potential is there. What I'm wondering is if there's an outstanding consensus among hobbyists about companies, motor types (e.g. am I sleeping on AC?), voltages, etc. to prefer or avoid that would contraindicate or support my plan. I haven't been on this forum or others long enough to know, so I'd appreciate it if someone could clue me in as to the general sentiments of the community.
Thanks!