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BlackWood · **Leopard brushless motor -** 08.06.2010, 12:49 PM

Anyone have any experience with this brushless motor from Kershaw Designs?

Leopard 4082

bdebde · 08.06.2010, 01:13 PM

Try one and let us know

JoFreak · 08.06.2010, 02:15 PM

The cat on the motor looks like a cougar to me, like a very specific cougar to be precise...
Non the less the can makes a good impression.
Would be interesting to know if the innards can keep up with the looks.

brian015 · 08.06.2010, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by JoFreak

The cat on the motor looks like a cougar to me

A very big problem for these motors, in my opinion - a leopard has spots, as can be seen in this hi-res picture:

BrianG · 08.06.2010, 04:08 PM

maybe the spots are simply a shade different color than the body?

Arct1k · 08.06.2010, 04:44 PM

Looks almost Cheetah like - i met this one when I popped by to see my mother-in-laws neighbours in Kenya

Note: Pic is of a friend I took with me :)

brian015 · 08.06.2010, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Arct1k

Looks almost Cheetah like

Nice pics (better than mine). And I like Cheetah better than Leopard as a name for a motor - I mean, the Cheetah's the fastest, right?

steveo · 08.06.2010, 07:45 PM

i am surprised i have not seen any dicussion on these motors sooner on this forum there has good results in the fe boat community, as soon as i find some loose change i will pick one up for my rc8

brian015 · 08.06.2010, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by steveo

i am surprised i have not seen any dicussion on these motors sooner on this forum there has good results in the fe boat community, as soon as i find some loose change i will pick one up for my rc8

Where are they buying them? Can they be got for cheaper than KD? I'm not knocking KD's prices, but is there a place to buy direct? Thanks.

sikeston34m · 08.06.2010, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by brian015

Where are they buying them? Can they be got for cheaper than KD? I'm not knocking KD's prices, but is there a place to buy direct? Thanks.

Of course there is. We just have to find it. LOL

magman · 08.06.2010, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Arct1k

Looks almost Cheetah like - i met this one when I popped by to see my mother-in-laws neighbours in Kenya

Note: Pic is of a friend I took with me :)

Absolutely beautiful animals...would love to see one close up

_paralyzed_ · 08.06.2010, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Arct1k

Note: Pic is of a friend I took with me :)

A "special" friend Chris? Arct1k travels with mens

tashpop · 08.06.2010, 04:48 PM

i've been eyeing these for a while now. they come cheap from overseas and most likely worth a try.

lincpimp · 08.06.2010, 09:02 PM

The bif 1/5 scale leopard looks very interesting. Seems like a much cheaper alternative to a 2215, slightly longer and probably has a very similar diameter rotor given the case dimensions and lack of fins. Could not find a spec on a smooth can new 22 series motor, but the leopard 5692 is longer than a 2215 and shorter than a 2230. If it can push 2500 watts cont it would be a good motor for a baja conversion...Wonder if a MMM could handle it? Maybe go with the lowest kv model, mech brakes, and the new castle omgwtfbbq esc on 12s...

Or 10s and have the esc brakes for rear and some hub mounted mech brakes for the front. With a mixing capable radio you could tune the bias easily, and have presets for different surfaces. Very Nice, I like!!!

_paralyzed_ · 08.06.2010, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by lincpimp

Or 10s and have the esc brakes for rear and some hub mounted mech brakes for the front. With a mixing capable radio you could tune the bias easily, and have presets for different surfaces. Very Nice, I like!!!

That would be nice..... for an r/c enthusiast. Are you still here? shouldn't you be shooting something?