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by Mod Man
A typical man has the potential energy of roughly 200 watts oof power in his legs. This motor is capable of 4000 watts continuous. If you do some E-bike research, you will find that typical E-bikes run about 400 to 600 watt motors and those motors are 40% to 60% efficient. This motor will put out over 5hp continuous. That is more than a 50cc scooter.
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This is true, but has anyone noticed, that all human powered vehicles are overdriven (basic transport, not hill climbers and such). I noticed it once helping assemble a bike for a nephew, the ratios we use with our legs would be considered overdrive for most mechanical vehicles. I know weight does work into it, but just saying its impressive what the human body can do.
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People here hate Nitro, I love it. I start it, run it about 50 ft from me and it dies, I go after it. Perfect exercise
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