| Owner | Sebastien Mahut | ||||
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| Location | Crouy, Picardie France map | ||||
| Web/Email | WebPage | ||||
| Vehicle | 1990 Aprilia AF1 Futura I purchased this motorcycle for parts, the motor and gearbox were died. This moto is a 125cm3 hypersport Aprilia AF1 | ||||
| Motor | Briggs and Stratton Etek original Permanent Magnet DC This is the original Etek motor, 6hp 48V 140A continuous | ||||
| Drivetrain | ratio 11:55 428 pitch The front and rear gear were custom made | ||||
| Controller | Sevcon Millipak 4Q 48V 300A max | ||||
| Batteries | 14 Sony US18650V, 3.60 Volt, Lithium-Ion These battery are from Makita drill pack, and was destinated to the trash. I dismanteled the packs and rescued the good cells. I made 14 packs of 20 cells. | ||||
| System Voltage | 51 Volts | ||||
| Charger | Junsi Icharger 3010B RC charger,capable of charging 10 Lipo cells at 30 Amps | ||||
| Heater | no | ||||
| DC/DC Converter | 48 -> 12V 50W | ||||
| Instrumentation | digital temp, odometer, voltage, current, capacity hand made | ||||
| Top Speed | 55 MPH (88 KPH) Top speed is 55 mph on flat ground when battery are fully charged. When discharged, I can ride to 45 mph | ||||
| Acceleration | Quite good, I'm able to pursuit the fuel powered cars | ||||
| Range | 18 Miles (28 Kilometers) 18 miles riding in town, with my 30Ah battery pack. I hope double this range when upgrading to 60Ah | ||||
| Watt Hours/Mile | 84 Wh/Mile | ||||
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| Seating Capacity | 2 adults | ||||
| Curb Weight | 270 Pounds (122 Kilograms) The fuel powered moto weigh 280lbs originally. | ||||
| Tires | rear : 130/70-17" front : 100/80-17" | ||||
| Conversion Time | about 6 months, working principally the weekend and on holiday | ||||
| Conversion Cost | about 2000 USD |
1990 Aprilia Futura
“The Seb El' Moto”
Last Updated 08-26-2010
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