Roehr Specifications - Motorcyclist Magazine

Tech Spec

Evolution
An electrically driven Hyosung GT250R with upgraded suspension and brakes and custom bodywork.

Rivals
Nothing until the Brammo Empulse appears sometime in 2011.

TECH
Price	$27,595
Motor type	Twin AC induction motors
Battery	Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4), 240
	large-format cylindrical cells
Battery capacity	7.7kWh, 96 volts peak
Clutch	Direct drive
Transmission	na
Claimed horsepower	96.0 bhp @ 4500 rpm
Claimed torque	200 lb.-ft. @ 1000 rpm
Frame	Steel twin-spar
Front suspension	41mm inverted fork with adjustable
	spring preload
Rear suspension	Single Öhlins shock with adjustable
	spring preload, compression and
	rebound damping
Front brake	Dual Brembo four-piston calipers,
	300mm discs
Rear brake	Single-piston caliper, 230mm disc
Front tire	120/70ZR-17 Bridgestone Battlax BT-016
Rear tire	170/60ZR-17 Bridgestone Battlax BT-016
Rake/trail	24.0°/3.5 in.
Seat height	30.0 in.
Wheelbase	56.0 in.
Claimed range	75-100 mi.
Claimed curb weight	505 lbs.
Color	Red
Available	Now
Warranty	1 yr., unlimited mi.

Contact: Roehr Motorcycles
172 Knobb Hill Lane
Gurnee, IL 60031
708.212.7324
www.roehrmotorcycles.com

Verdict 3.5 out of 5 stars
Extremely promising performance, but it still needs a 25 percent increase in power and range-and a 50 percent decrease in price-to achieve true parity.