BIKESWITHMOTORS Prototype electric dirt bike project
The Nacho photographed side-on in a dark room under a single light.

The machine

The Nacho

Components

A prototype electric dirt bike built without welding. The chassis is a pair of Doug fir 2x4s inside a bolted aluminum shell.

The photographs below label the main parts of the bike.

01

Drivetrain and running gear

Side view of The Nacho in a dark room, with white lines labelling seven of its components.

Drivetrain and running gear

  • VESC controller
  • Twist throttle
  • Direct drive
  • 48V DC motor
  • Disc brakes
  • 26" wheels
  • Foot pegs

02

Frame and suspension

Close-up of the bike's bolted aluminum frame box and seat, with four labelled components.

Frame and suspension

  • Aluminum shell
  • Doug fir 2x4s
  • Full air suspension
  • Cane Creek bearings
  • Leather seat

03

Cockpit and wiring

Close-up of the handlebar area showing the stem and sleeved cable runs, with three labelled components.

Cockpit and wiring

  • Raceface stem
  • Braided sleeving
  • Twist throttle

Component index

Component index

  • VESC controller 01
  • Twist throttle 01
  • Direct drive 01
  • 48V DC motor 01
  • Disc brakes 01
  • 26" wheels 01
  • Foot pegs 01
  • Aluminum shell 02
  • Doug fir 2x4s 02
  • Full air suspension 02
  • Cane Creek bearings 02
  • Leather seat 02
  • Raceface stem 03
  • Braided sleeving 03