Small Geared hub motors speeds (RPM)
Voltage is 36 volts, wheel is 26”/700c unless otherwise indicated
Q100 Measured no load speeds.- 201rpm = 18 mph
- 260rpm = 23 mph (calculated)
- 300rpm = 28 mph (201rpm 24v Q100 run @36v)
- 328rpm = 29 mph
Road speeds tend to be about 85% of no load speeds on this motor (assuming it has the power required to get to that speed)
Q100 measured road speeds- 201rpm = 15.5 mph
- 260rpm = 20 mph (source: ES: D8Veh)
- 300rpm = 23 mph (201rpm 24v Q100 run @36v) (rider assisted)
- 328rpm = 25 mph (dual motor or rider assisted)
*Background
The 328 motor doesn't really have the power to do much over 20mph on its own without some type of assist. If run over 20mph, the controller, pulling maximum current and generates excess heat from this inefficiency. If put in a bag it will eventually overheat and fail. (I've run for years with the controller in open air with no problems).
I pedal at 24-26mph on a 328rpm on a road bike with 200-300 watts input from my legs.
Dave at ES has posted similar numbers, his road speeds are reported at:
328rpm = 25mph (two motors)
260rpm = 20mph
201rpm = 15mph
Q100 at 48V estimates (overvolting the 36v motor)
- 36v-201rpm @ 48v-266rpm = 20mph (sweet spot for Q100)
- 36v-260rpm @ 48V-345rpm = 26.4mph (pushing the envelope!)
Generic speed table
TOP SPEEDS & Range (from Papa motors)
Motor Type - Top Speed - Top Range - Battery
24V/500W 16mph (26KM/H) 17 M (28KM) 24V20AH
36V/500W 19mph (31KM/H) 19 M (31KM) 36V15AH
48V/500W 26mph (43KM/H) 26 M (43KM) 48V15AH
48V/1000W 32mph (52KM/H) 26 M (43KM) 48V15AH
24V/350W(Geared Motor) 14.29mph (23KM/H) 12.42 M (20KM) 24V9AH
36V/350W(Geared Motor) 16.77mph (27KM/H) 19.25 M (31KM) 36V9AH
Bafang BPM & CST (8fun) motor codes and RPM for 36v (from Bafang)
Code 08 is 378 rpm frt. and rear 48V slow-winds motors are Code 8
Code 09 is 335 rpm (motor code 16(9))
Code 10 is 300 rpm BMS: 48V 500w rpm393, rear, code 10 .
Code 11 is 280 rpm BMS: 48V 500w rpm393, Front. code 11.
Code 12 is 250 rpm
Code 13 is 230 rpm BPM 36V 350W front 201 rpm 26 (13) motor
Code 14 is 215
Code 15 is 205 rpm
Code 15 is 192 (BPM 36V500W 201rpm (code 15) )
For speed at 48V, use factor of 1.33 increase in motor speed.
MAC motor speeds (from
http://em3ev.com)
6 turn high speed motor - 400rpm loaded at 36V; 6T - 45kph (28mph)
7 turn high speed motor- 350rpm loaded at 36V
8 turn standard motor - 320rpm loaded at 36V; 8T – 39kph (24mph)
10 turn torque motor - 255rpm loaded at 36V 32kph (20mph); 10T – 32kph (20mph) (STD KIT MOTOR)
12 turn low speed extra torque motor - 200rpm loaded at 36V; 12T – 25kph (15mph)