1967 Kawasaki A1-SS Electric Conversion

Built by: Alex Bessinger

SpecsWeight: 385 lbsBattery capacity:

2.5kwhTop Speed: 45-50 mph4.8kw continuous

15kw for 60sRange: ≅ 25 mi

Main ComponentsMotor:

Motenergy ME-0708Controller:

Alltrax AXE 4834

Batteries: SLA

12v 50ah (x4)

The Conversion Process“De-ICEing”- removing the internal combustion

engine and related components

Mocking up new components using cardboard models

Fabrication of motor mount, battery boxes, etc.

Final Fitting

Other “Stuff”Tires: to old tires were at least

30 years old, so they had to go

12v system: lights, relays, switches

Instrumentation: speedometer, voltmeter, ammeter

Sprockets: front 12t, rear 60t

Brakes: brake shoes were resurfaced, and cables inspected/lubed

Charger: 48v 15a

Battery pack cutoff

Main Contactor (big relay)

Ready to Hit the Road!As of early March, 2017, this motorcycle is now fully road legal and insured, and meets (or exceeds as far as emissions go) all of the requirements for a motorcycle in Oregon.

It gets plenty of looks wherever it goes, yet also blends in as well, with many not noticing it as being different from any other motorcycle.