A zero emissions street legal Electric Motorcycle for light commuters and motorcycle enthusiast alike, the new GPR-S is an Electric Motorcycle with a 14.2 kilowatt electric drive system. “How about power,” you ask? The Lithium batteries allow this light weight electric motorcycle to briskly accelerate to freeway speeds.
I bought my first motorcycle at the age of 16. It was a Honda Rebel 250 cc bike that on second thought, should never have been driven at highway speeds.
I’ve had a few bikes since then, but my dream has always been a Harley. A big Harley. A big, low, loud Harley that I could throw the heels of my boots on the forward controls, lean back, and cruuuuise. But I’ve never thought about getting an EV bike until recently.
Here are the stats on the GPR-S
| Motor: | Etek-RT |
| Peak Power: | 19 HP |
| Battery Capacity |
3.3 kWh |
| Top Speed: | 60-70 mph (Gearing Adjustable) |
| Range: | 35 / 60 miles (Power / Economy) |
| Brakes: | Dual Hydraulic Disk |
| Charge Time: | 4 hours with stock on board charger or 1.5 hr W/ Optional speed charger with integrated BMS. |
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: 90 lbs
Curb Weight: 285 lbs
Frame:
Powder coated steel with braced aluminum swing arm.
Running:
Front Wheel Travel: 95mm
Rear Wheel Travel: 110mm
Stock Front Tire: IRC 90/80 x 17
Stock Rear Tire: IRC 110/80 x 17
Brakes-front & rear: Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake: 290mm
Rear Brake: 200mm
Suspension:
Front Suspension: Inverted 35mm, 110mm travel
Rear Suspension: Dual oil coil spring shocks, 115mm travel
Drive Train:
Direct chain drive
Riders:
Two passenger
Options:
BMS speed charger
Travel case rear and sides
Wind shield
Hand bar options: Upright (Stock), Upright wide, Clip on’s
Wheel options: Alloy racing mag (stock), wire wheels.
Motor options: The Electric GPR-S comes stock with a heavy duty PM motor called the Etek-RT. The Electric GPR-S uses an industry standard Nema C-face motor mounting system that is compatible with not only the Etek type motors but almost every 6.7 or 8″ motor on the market today. This means upgrading to an AC Induction system, or a sepex regen system is as easy as bolting in a after-market motor and controller kit.
Color options: Red Metallic, Blue Metallic, Burgandy Metallic, White, Black Metallic, Silver Metallic.
Though I am more of a Cruiser guy, this looks like one cool bike, and at about $8,000.00, it’s a steal. In the mean time, I’ll be watching for Harley to go electric.
If you are interested in purchasing one of these vehicles, you can visit the link below.
Source and Photo Credits via Electric Motorsport
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Where can I buy one?
How much?
Where can I buy one?
How much?
It’s $8,000! Why wasn’t such a basic item included in this article? I found it by googling; easy. As a reader (and potential consumer) that is question #1 for me–How much? That’s far more important to me than rear-wheel travel or the diameter of the brake discs or whether the author has long-coveted HDs.
It’s $8,000! Why wasn’t such a basic item included in this article? I found it by googling; easy. As a reader (and potential consumer) that is question #1 for me–How much? That’s far more important to me than rear-wheel travel or the diameter of the brake discs or whether the author has long-coveted HDs.
Chuck, if you go to the “Source” link at the bottom of the article, you will can find out information on where you can purchase one of these bikes.
Thanks for you’re question.
Chuck, if you go to the “Source” link at the bottom of the article, you will can find out information on where you can purchase one of these bikes.
Thanks for you’re question.
Tatts,
Thank you for pointing this out. I have added that bit of information to the article.
Thanks for you’re comment,
Adam
Tatts,
Thank you for pointing this out. I have added that bit of information to the article.
Thanks for you’re comment,
Adam
Awesome!!
Awesome!!
Harley go electric ? That goes against all things American ! Long live the gas V twin .
Harley go electric ? That goes against all things American ! Long live the gas V twin .
one thing that stops me from buying this- NO SOUND!!!
while you may hate the loud show-off harleys, bikes that make moderate amounts of noise do keep the rider alive- cars know there is a bike around because of the noise.
perhaps a fake “baseball card in the spokes” sound generator as an option?
one thing that stops me from buying this- NO SOUND!!!
while you may hate the loud show-off harleys, bikes that make moderate amounts of noise do keep the rider alive- cars know there is a bike around because of the noise.
perhaps a fake “baseball card in the spokes” sound generator as an option?
As an example an 09 Ducati Monster 696 is only $8995, weighs just 355lbs, makes 80HP, 6-Speed Trans, Brembo Brakes, 43mm Showa Inverted Forks, Adjustable Rear Shock, Hydraulic Slipper Clutch, 4Gal. tank that’ll get you 150/200 miles on a tank (yeah its not electric and burns fossil fuel)but it’s loads of fun!!!.
As an example an 09 Ducati Monster 696 is only $8995, weighs just 355lbs, makes 80HP, 6-Speed Trans, Brembo Brakes, 43mm Showa Inverted Forks, Adjustable Rear Shock, Hydraulic Slipper Clutch, 4Gal. tank that’ll get you 150/200 miles on a tank (yeah its not electric and burns fossil fuel)but it’s loads of fun!!!.
I’m with philc.
Noise-less electric cars = comfortable.
Noise-less electric motorcycles = dangerous.
It’s unfortunate.
I’m with philc.
Noise-less electric cars = comfortable.
Noise-less electric motorcycles = dangerous.
It’s unfortunate.
The widespread myth that loud motorcycles are safer has been debunked. Only a safe rider is safe. It’s not unlike the incorrect belief that big, heavy cars are safer. In fact, they’re less agile and less able to maneuver out of a potential accident. It’s active safety vs passive safety.
Electric motorcycles have limited range. They are a developing technology hampered by battery capacity. Even with less range, I’ll take an electric over gas any day. Can’t stand the smell & grease of gas engines.
You can’t compare the HP of a gas engine to electric. Gas engines have pitiful torque at low RPMs so they need oversized engines to compensate. Electrics have maximum torque @ 0 rpm and can take off like a banshee, easily out-accelerating gas bikes with 3-4x the HP. Gas bikes do have the edge in top speed and high-speed throttle (well, unless you spend a fortune on a souped up electric). As with all new technologies, electrics continue to improve. This is the beginning of a new era. Good riddance gas piston engines.
The widespread myth that loud motorcycles are safer has been debunked. Only a safe rider is safe. It’s not unlike the incorrect belief that big, heavy cars are safer. In fact, they’re less agile and less able to maneuver out of a potential accident. It’s active safety vs passive safety.
Electric motorcycles have limited range. They are a developing technology hampered by battery capacity. Even with less range, I’ll take an electric over gas any day. Can’t stand the smell & grease of gas engines.
You can’t compare the HP of a gas engine to electric. Gas engines have pitiful torque at low RPMs so they need oversized engines to compensate. Electrics have maximum torque @ 0 rpm and can take off like a banshee, easily out-accelerating gas bikes with 3-4x the HP. Gas bikes do have the edge in top speed and high-speed throttle (well, unless you spend a fortune on a souped up electric). As with all new technologies, electrics continue to improve. This is the beginning of a new era. Good riddance gas piston engines.
I just don’t understand why everyone is so skippy over rechargeable electrics for their “green” value. The power to recharge them is produced in mostly fossil fuel plants. Some even burn (gasp!) coal to generate the electricity.
Buy it if you like the ride, but wise up and pass if you think you’re saving polar bears.
I just don’t understand why everyone is so skippy over rechargeable electrics for their “green” value. The power to recharge them is produced in mostly fossil fuel plants. Some even burn (gasp!) coal to generate the electricity.
Buy it if you like the ride, but wise up and pass if you think you’re saving polar bears.