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Richard230

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BMW GS with front wheel hub motor
« on: November 24, 2015, 10:05:10 AM »
Here is an interesting try at a 2-wheel drive hub motor lash-up.  Wunderlich (the huge BMW accessory retailer) has developed (just for fun, I assume) a new R1200GS LC with a hub motor-driven front wheel. Nothing like doing things the hard way. Installing anything different on a new BMW is not easy - or cheap.  Here is the short illustrated article:

http://www.autoblog.com/2015/11/23/wunderlich-two-wheel-drive-hybrid-bmw-motorcycle/#slide-3714932
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Re: BMW GS with front wheel hub motor
« Reply #1 on: November 24, 2015, 02:57:45 PM »
Hmm... 7.5 kW motor with a "small battery pack."
Doesn't sound too useful.
Maybe for maneuvering in reverse in tight parking spaces?
Or sneaking up on a pedestrian?
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