The need for speed and climbing power has given birth to the Motive from Motive Transportation Llc.
They manufacture a kit that will adapt a 4-cycle 50cc Honda gas engine to a manual wheelchair. The kit comes with everything except for the engine, wheelchair, and battery. Remember this is an adapter kit. Here are some specs on a complete system:
- Weight Approx. 85 lbs (including engine)
- Total Weight Approx. 112 lbs. (including engine and chair)
- Top Speed 10-15mph (depending on speed restrictor installed)
- Range Approx. 20 miles on a tank full.
- MPG Approx. 40 miles per gallon.
- Fuel Unleaded Gasoline (NOT mixed) Recommended
- Engine 4-cycle 50cc Honda tm or Honda tm clone with electric start and CV (automatic) transmission.
Hey, be careful with these things. Also, you may want to check with your state’s DMV. This may be considered a vehicle and not a wheelchair with that gas engine attached.
Hey – it wouldn’t be for me, but God bless those who find additional independence from this add-on. Any idea how hot that engine must get?