Authors:
H. Helmi Rangkuti
1
;
Suherman
1
;
R. Harahap
1
and
Yusmartato
2
Affiliations:
1
Electrical Engineering Department, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Indonesia
;
2
Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Islam Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia,, Indonesia
Keyword(s):
electric motorcycle, design, electrical wiring.
Abstract:
This paper presents an initial design of the electric motor that employed maximum power source of 3 kW. The research found that initial motor capacity is not easy found as torque is affected by mechanic and passenger masses and the rotation per minute (rpm) is affected by gear arrangement. However, initial device collection has been conducted including a battery size determination, motor controller, mechanics, and speedometer as well as wiring requirement. Design is started by the power source calculation, the electric motor specification, electric motor controller, electrical wiring, motor-wheel connection and transmission, and mechanical frame. Further work will focus on the assessment of motor capability to move electric motorcycle with given passenger and motor weight.