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Discussion in 'General' started by Domenick, Mar 9, 2023.

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  1. May 8, 2023 #21
    andyG59

    andyG59 Member

    Fort Myers, FL
    @Domenick there were a couple of Zero's, a Harley LiveWire, and I am not certain what the yellow one was.
     
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  2. May 8, 2023 #22
    turtleturtle

    turtleturtle Active Member

    Might just be me, but video says it’s set to private?


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  3. May 8, 2023 #23
    dark night

    dark night Member

    21Kona ev 6.6kw solar Australia
    says private on my screen as well
     
  4. May 8, 2023 #24
    insightman

    insightman Well-Known Member Subscriber

    Ann Arbor
    Domenick nails it.

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  5. May 9, 2023 #25
    Domenick

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    2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
    Yeah, I've had to set my videos to private because I may be in a contractual conflict. Hopefully will resolve soon. Really miss making videos.
     

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  6. May 9, 2023 #26
    Domenick

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    2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
    I'm intrigued by this thing. It's got great specs for running about town.
    Range
    Real world range of 60 miles with up to 80 miles under ideal conditions

    Power
    8 kW (11hp) nominal, 14.5 kW (20hp) peak

    Motor
    PMAC Hub Motor (Permanent Magnet, Alternating Current)

    Battery
    4 kW Hours (4000 Watt Hours)

    Top speed ("Drive Mode")
    60 mph (100 kph)

    Top Speed ("Sport Mode")
    80 mph (130 kph)

    Torque
    80 ft-lbs. nominal, 130 ft-lbs. peak

    Frame
    Cast Aluminum

    Wheelbase
    52 inches

    Curb Weight
    ~300lbs.

    Charger
    Standard 110v AC charger (included)
     
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  7. May 9, 2023 #27
    insightman

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    And the weight is commendably low in the frame because Sondors didn't insist on putting the battery where the gas tank in an ICE bike would be.
     
  8. May 11, 2023 #28
    Domenick

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    2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
    Having the battery low in a car is a good thing, but a motorcycle makers don't usually keep the weight as low as possible, since that could make them more difficult or unnatural to lean. Not saying it's not a good idea in the Metacycle, just that it isn't always a good idea generally.
     
  9. May 12, 2023 #29
    insightman

    insightman Well-Known Member Subscriber

    Ann Arbor
    Further investigation indicates that you are correct. My belief that a low center-of-gravity makes for a better-handling bike is old fashioned. This article makes me want to say "Shame on Sondors for putting a hole where the battery should be!"
    English experts believed low CG gave the best handling, but today’s quick-handling bikes all have fairly high CGs. When you roll your bike over for a turn, it is not rolling around its tire footprints. It is rolling around its CG.
     
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  10. May 12, 2023 #30
    Domenick

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    2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
    It's not super intuitive, but I was way into the electric racing on the Isle of Man while it was happening , and I learned this from experienced riders.

    *edit to add: In the case of Sondors,, the battery is fairly small, so with a rider the CoG could be in a good range for maneuverability.
     
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  11. Jun 4, 2023 #31
    pictsidhe

    pictsidhe Well-Known Member

    That first line should be rephrased.
    '*** and bladder are ready to murder you by the time a recharge is needed'
     
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