WaveDemon
Not Dead - Notable Member
- Location
- Hell, Florida
shouldn't the heavy rotating mass of an electric motor be similar to a gas engine? it might even be a bigger rotating mass than a gas engine.
KTM going electric
- Thread starter yamaslut
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Wolf Child
Just Another Octard
- Location
- All over C. FL
ah....that would be a yes. EXCEPT while jumping. then the rotation stops.
the reality is, the current tech is ideally suited to MX racing from a power ( battery life ) standpoint, but for actual power delivery (electric motor characteristics) it's better suited to off road ( enduro/HS).
It's a good start, but they have a ways to go to get it so that it's a viable alternative for either.
I dont ever see this being designed for a true MX application. the sport is way to specialized.
and if I know KTM at all... they are working out the kinks to make this a true off-road bike to replace gas in the woods.
the reality is, the current tech is ideally suited to MX racing from a power ( battery life ) standpoint, but for actual power delivery (electric motor characteristics) it's better suited to off road ( enduro/HS).
It's a good start, but they have a ways to go to get it so that it's a viable alternative for either.
I dont ever see this being designed for a true MX application. the sport is way to specialized.
and if I know KTM at all... they are working out the kinks to make this a true off-road bike to replace gas in the woods.
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yamaslut
kill it
- Location
- Daytona Beach, Florida
wouldn't the motor spin w/ the wheels... just design an idle into the bike
Wolf Child
Just Another Octard
- Location
- All over C. FL
no, it has some sort of cetrifigul clutch on the drive line. it couldnt be a direct drive w/o risking reliability
careful, starting to sound like a trail rider tim. youre reading too many kickstand posts!
railing a berm in 3rd with your bars dragging is more the adrenaline rush/excitement i'm looking for.. i dont care if the bike runs on gaterade! :highhorse:
i'd ride an electric bike if it made sense. let the nerds figure out the details!
yamaslut
kill it
- Location
- Daytona Beach, Florida
yup...
yamaslut
kill it
- Location
- Daytona Beach, Florida
its like having sex with a 12yr old Vietnamese prostitute. there is no better feeling.
wow.... why is that guy kicking his handlebars like that???
:bananapowerslide:
he hates and destroys ANYTHING in front of him. he thought it was another rider's bike at the moment.
he's like half robot, half terminator, and half alien. its a weird guy.
yamaslut
kill it
- Location
- Daytona Beach, Florida
ahhh.. he just got done kicking someone off their bike... crazy guy!!!
Idok
F1pro
- Location
- Nations oldest muthaF+++kin city
i figured it was the Def Leppard jammin' on the Ipod and that was just a well placed rock and roll kick
turn off your headlight and you can see the picture better
Idok
F1pro
- Location
- Nations oldest muthaF+++kin city
Mark44
Katie's Boss
- Location
- 100% one place
He is just tired of staring at your tail light when he is behind you all the time but leave it on so he can find his way.
Mark44
Mark44
yamaslut
kill it
- Location
- Daytona Beach, Florida
that reminds me... I need to change my taillight... Saki, do you have any tips on that???
yes, a sawzall or plasma torch works best.
i would recommend using your bikes gps navigation system to direct you to the right place to start cutting.
please remember to turn on your left turn signal before starting. safety first.
yamaslut
kill it
- Location
- Daytona Beach, Florida
yes, where you guys ride, 2 hands on teh bars at all time isnt important. :bananapowerslide:
yamaslut
kill it
- Location
- Daytona Beach, Florida
yeah.... those roots are a bitch, huh??? Oh wait... yeah, manicured tracks..
