Recent content by leeo45

Some good advice above, especially the part about the Duke 125 being far from the ideal bike to use as a recipient for the Varg power plant. I understand that you have the Varg donor parts, however, if you want to convert your Duke to electric there are numerous excellent kits available...

Forum software should have automatic AI detection so that the admins and mods don't need to figure it out. Otherwise, 'Welcome to new forum member @SkyNet'. o_O

I believe the combination of the larger flywheel, the clutch, and now the different gear ratios will allow an expert rider to execute some of the very advanced techniques that the previous bikes cannot manage. It will certainly allow riders to more easily bring ICE bike trials techniques to...

New Electric Motion Factor-E in the works for MY 2025: Large flywheel, 4-speed transmission, and regular motorcycle clutch! Production to begin Feb 2024. Info from EM press release (translated from the linked article): · Completely new engine. More power, more inertia, more...

They don't show the Escape XR as an available model on the USA site. The 'R' has a seat and the clutch, however it is much more of a trials bike; i.e. smaller battery, smaller brakes, and different suspension. Have you spoken with a U.S. EM dealer about the XR? It looks like C&D Cycle...

That is disappointing; especially recognizing that it was operated by someone with a good understanding and strong interest in EVs. Any insight into whether a 12 month life cycle is typical for other owners? Certainly nowhere close to your target of 40,000 miles. Was there any warranty...

The FIM requirement for a lanyard type kill switch on e-bikes was set back in June 2023. I would hope that the bike they had for Taddy in France had such a device; although it is not visible in the pictures. Obviously, waivers and all sorts of exceptions can be made when parties have enough...

See the linked article for the limited details currently available. Basically the FIM is citing “safety concerns” about e-bikes, despite having previously established the regulations and approved the participation of the Stark Varg. Taddy Blazusiak and the team were already in France for the...

Although it seems like they could easily program a security/disable mode with all of the sophisticated electronics, realistically it is just like every other offroad or race bike I have owned (except the ALTA MXR). There is an on/off kill switch and no key. If you want to secure the bike...

Great pictures and video. Looks like a lot of fun. Very different conditions than the tens of thousands of trees we have down here in the southeast. Also, interesting to see you riding with mirrors. Curious.... With a 20 mile lap in those conditions, how much of the ALTA battery did...

I agree with this seller perspective. As an admittedly conservative buyer of a street legal dualsport, I would rather not have the 'race bike' graphics. It just attracts the wrong kind of attention and makes people think you are riding an offroad dirt bike on the street. YMMV.

@929adam, what specifically does "no charger" mean on this bike. Normally the SM model has the onboard charger. Has someone removed that from this bike? Is it set up like and MX and EX to use the separate ALTA slow charger or is it missing parts and cannot be charged at all? Thanks.

@johnloch , Very sorry to hear about the theft. Can you share the VIN and any distinguishing features on your stolen EXR so that we can watch for it here and other places the thief might try to sell it. If they don't have a charger, it could show up for sale. There is also a sub-forum...

That is correct. LINK: Quick reference sheets (2020 thread)

There have been a number of ALTA videos and threads with AJ Catanzaro and his training and racing. It looks like he is on a path to operating a big training facility in southwest Georgia; about 40 miles north of Tallahassee, FL. If you want to see the facility from the air, plug 842 Bold...