Red leopard BM-4065-1800KV

[brian015]

I decided to try one of these red leopard motors:

http://rc-fans88.com/details.asp?prodid=2211

I wanted another buggy motor because i plan to convert another buggy sometime and wanted a kv less than 2000. My options were either expensive (Neu, CC, Tekin) or various cheaper motors. I could have found a CC 2650kv at a reasonable price, but don't like the idea of running very small pinions (and would have clearance issues with the rear brace). I've been running a Neu (blue Tekno) 1512 3d (1700kv) in this buggy:



I love the Neu and wish I had bought a few of these when they had them on closeout.

So, I tried out the red leopard today:



Before installing it I turned the rotor by hand and it was very notchy = like the CC motors. I took off the front plate and couldn't even pull the rotor out, the magnets are so strong (I've had my Tekin T8 apart and it was much easier to remove the rotor). It had a 15mm bearing in the front.

In the buggy, I noticed no difference whatsoever from the performance I'm used to with the Neu. I normally gear the Neu for 40mph (18t pinion on 4s) and geared the red leopard the same (17t pinion on 4s). Neu temps have been around 130F and today the red leopard had the same temp after half a pack through it of pretty constant hard driving.

So, my first impression - a very good alternative to the pricier motors. At a fraction of the cost of the others, I have no doubt some of the materials/workmanship are of lower quality, so I don't expect it to last forever. But I'm happy after my first run with it.