Electric GPR-S 100% Street Legal Grand Prix Style motorcycle

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Imagine a motorcycle that has a 40 to 60 mile range and can run at highway speeds. While it will not win any endurance races, it will certainly win your mind over when you do not have to pay for gas at todays high prices. Just plug this motorcycle in to the nearest outlet whenever you stop and you will be ready for the next leg of your ride.

The Electric GPR-S is currently out of production but the company Electric Motorsport says that the next generation is in design and will be out soon.

Currrently the Electric GPR-S has the following specs:

Electric GPR

100% Street Legal
Grand Prix Style
Electric Motorcycle

DOT Certified

Motor: Etek Disk MotorOptional : AC Induction motor or D&D Sepex motor
Power: 15-25 peak horse power
Top Speed: 45 to 70 mph (adjustable)
Range: 20/40 miles (adjustable)
Voltage: 48V or 72V
Brakes: Dual Hydraulic Disks
Charge Time: 3.5 hours

FAQ

Dimensions:

Overall Length: 1900 mm
Overall Width: 670 mm
Overall Height: 1135 mm
WheelBase: 1315 mm
Seat Height: 750mm
Max Wt Capacity: 560 lbs
Battery Weight: 116 lbs
Curb Weight: 298 lbs

Frame:

Powder coated steel

Running:

Front Wheel Travel: 95mm
Rear Wheel Travel: 110mm
Stock Front Tire: 90/80 x 17
Stock Rear Tire: 110/80 x 17
Brakes-front & rear: Hydraulic Disc
Front Break: 260mm
Rear Break: 220mm

Suspension:

Front Suspension: 35mm Inverted 110mm travel
Rear Suspension: Mono shock Progressive Link 112mm travel

Drive Train:

Direct chain drive

These specs are pretty comparable to a Honda CBR and the Electric GPR has even gone head to head in competiton againist it on the track. While it did not win, it was close and certainly not a loser.

The nice thing about this motorcycle is that it is hard to even tell that it is an electric motorcycle, only the lack of a muffler or exhaust system really gives a hint that this bike may not be normal. So the GPR can win over those that do not want to ride something that looks like it is not stylish or out of a B-rate science fiction movie. 

If companies like Electric Motorsport can make motorcycles that look like normal gas engine bikes, they will have a much easier time selling the motorcycles to hardcore bikers that think that looks are everything.

Source: www.electricmotorsport.com 

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