I covered mine up with fairings so it just looks like any other motorcycle. Also, it looks like they'd be exposed on that style of bike. I've always been more worried about securing the batteries to avoid theft than how many I can fit. I have tested loading motorcycles in various ways and properly placed rear weight only changes how you handle the braking, which is already a concern on motorcycles. Whatever can't fit on the front portion of the frame should do well enough on the back. I easily fit 32 TS40AHA on my Honda Interceptor and have enough room in (what used to be the gas tank) the "trunk" for 5 overflowing bags of groceries. I don't think you'll have much trouble stuffing batteries on that frame. I have only read about the Agni motor, so I'm not suggesting based on experience. Two Agni motors would weigh about the same, but give a bit more power. As a comparison, I did the same route again cruising at 75mph and I was able to get 36 miles of EV range. With 14.2 kWh usable in the battery, this comes out to only 2.28 mi/kWh (439 Wh/mi) This is at similar ambient temps as with gen 1. If I am remembering right (I rubbed noses with one), it's as big as my ADC K91 4003, which is an awkward size for a motorcycle. In the same route I usually take, cruising at 80mph, Im only able to get 32 miles of effective driving range. Have you considered throwing two Agni 95R motors on there? The AC-20 is bulky and long. I don't know how reliable Richard is in that regard (I did not have a good experience purchasing from him) and no time frame was provided. Early last year, Richard from Alliance told me he had these batteries on his test bench that help make 200 miles attainable on a motorcycle. I thought it's worth mentioning that some batteries are expected to hit the markets (this is kind of a "rumor has it" thing) that have the discharge rate you'll want with the energy density that you'll need.
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