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  • ttshaw1
    Junior Member
    • Oct 2021
    • 1

    Looking for recommendations for a cheap OEM frame

    I want to put together an electric motorcycle by selecting a bike to use as a base and then buying the parts of that bike that I'll need - basically everything but the engine. The hardest part to find has been the frame, but I found that bikebandit sells OEM frames. The two options I've looked at are Honda Groms (top speed of 62mph, frame costs $150) and Kawasaki Ninja 250Rs (top speed ~100mph, frame costs ~$1500). I love how cheap the Grom's frame is, but the base bike can't really hit highway speeds, so I'd have no guarantees about the wheels and suspension if I got my electric one up to highway speeds. And the Ninja's frames are expensive.

    Does anyone have any recommendations on other bikes I can look at as the base bike for this project? Criteria are:
    • At least 45mph top speed, preferably 80+mph
    • Not a scooter or moped. Preferably standard or sport.
    • Reasonably popular, so it's easy to find aftermarket parts at decent prices if needed
    • New OEM frame is relatively cheap, ideally less than $500

    I'm posting in the Japanese bikes thread since the two I've looked at are Japanese, but I'd be ok with a base bike from anywhere.

    Thanks!
  • docmel
    Senior Member
    • May 2015
    • 870

    #2
    OEM frames are kinda heavy for e motors Could take sone of that potential power away

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    • TriNortchopz
      Senior Member
      • Dec 2017
      • 3233

      #3
      Do you have all the electric components sorted? Will if fit in the frame you are thinking about?

      seen this?

      Enrico “Ricky” de Haas doesn’t subscribe to the notion that future-forward electric motorcycles need to resemble futuristic science experiments. In fact, his Wannabe-Choppers AlSi9Mg—handbuilt in his Hüttenberg, Germany shop—is more a throwback than advancement in aesthetics, but that’s what he likes about it. His attitude reflects the laid-back nature of his community in the Taunus foothills.

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      What’s the inspiration behind building an electric chopper that looks so ‘old school’?

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      The Wannabe AlSi9Mg electric chopper looks like the real thing, but removes the V-twin while keeping the vroom!
      If buildin' old school choppers was easy, anyone could do it... ain't nobody said it's gonna be easy...

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      • 555
        Senior Member
        • Sep 2012
        • 200

        #4
        A guy on ADVRider built a nice electric Vespa. Look for it on the "Needs Assembly" thread. Lots of good information about setting up the batteries and charging system.

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