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GEARBAG: Alien Motion Lithium-Iron Battery And Charger
Alien Motion Lithium-Iron Battery and Balance Charger Combination features the lowest dollar-to-weight ratio in this category of motorcycle battery systems.
While its cost and weight are low, the AM8 battery packs high-end technology. (Photo: Alien Motion)
Boasting the lowest dollar-to-weight ratio of any lithium-iron motorcycle battery and charger pairing, Alien Motion's powerful AM8/AM1 duo is the undisputed lightweight champion of the world.
Incredibly, this battery and charger set is priced up to 49% less than such combinations from competitors and, when purchased without a charger, similar lithium-iron batteries cost up to $136 more than the AM8.
Along with a light price, the AM8 weighs in at just 29 ounces, which is 7 to 9 lbs. lighter than conventional batteries. This Alien's reduced mass fosters more responsive handling in quick-steering transitions than old-school, lead-based products.
While its cost and weight are low, the AM8 battery packs high-end technology. It's built from eight durable cells powered by the latest LiFePO4 lithium-iron cathode chemistry, which packs three times the energy density of lead-acid cells and has a much faster charge rate. The Alien battery generates 250+ amps of high-current cranking juice for a 5-second pulse that easily starts most engines up to 1000cc.
With the AM8's 4.4 amp hours of storage capacity and LiFePO4's low rate of discharge, this energy is available throughout the riding season and doesn't quickly waste away when a bike is not in use.
Harnessing this power is an impact-resistant ABS case that's half the size of most stock lead-acid batteries. Its enclosure may be red, but the AM8 is green. Constructed without lead or other harmful materials, it's non-toxic, environmentally friendly and even recyclable. The case has standard positive and negative brass terminals on top and a 5-pin port for a quick-release connection with Alien Motion chargers.
Unlike other lithium-iron batteries, installation of the AM8 is simple because its small footprint is enlarged to standard size when inserted into the high-density, closed-cell foam pod Alien Motion supplies. This waterjet-cut, fuel-resistant outer case drops in most battery boxes with a perfect fit that reduces harmful movement and vibration.
Another benefit over conventional batteries is the AM8's multi-directional mounting possibilities. Its electrolyte material is in paste form, so there's no liquid to spill or escape. Orientation doesn't affect the battery's function, whether it's mounted vertically, horizontally, sideways or flipped upside down.
Complementing the AM8 is Alien Motion's AM1 balance charger, which balances the charge in each cell while fully powering it up. The balancing process transfers energy to or from individual cells until their state of charge is equal. Even power across each cell helps prevent overcharging or over-discharging and increases the battery's lifespan. Also, protecting batteries from being overcharged, it stops supplying juice when charging and balancing are complete. The AM1 weighs just 4 ounces, cranks out up to 14.4 volts and is engineered to most efficiently work with LiFePO4 chemistry.
Designed, configured, assembled and tested in the USA by Alien Motion, the company's entire line of lithium-iron batteries comes backed by a 180-day warranty. Proven in the toughest conditions, they're used in AMA and WERA motorcycle roadracing, Dakar off-road rally competition and the SCCA's sports car series.
This $143 combination ships for free in the continental United States. Individually, an AM8 battery retails for $109.99; the balance charger just $32.99.
For more information about Alien Motion's line of batteries and related products, please go to AlienMotion.com, call 323-377-8032 or visit its Facebook page, YouTube channel and Twitter postings.
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Product Overview
Company: Alien Motion
Product Names: AM8 battery & AM1 charger combination
Application: Most engines up to 1000cc
Part Numbers: Battery: AM8; Charger: AM1
Availability: Dealerships nationwide and AlienMotion.com
Retail Price: $142.98
Shipping: Free in the continental United States
Warranty: 180 days
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Defining Features
Battery and charger cost up to 49% less than comparable combinations from competitors; similar lithium-iron batteries cost up to $136 more than the AM8
AM8 BATTERY
Weight: 29 ounces--7 to 9 lbs. lighter than conventional batteries
Reduced mass fosters more responsive handling
Chemistry: LiFePO4 lithium-iron formula has 3 times the energy density of lead-acid cells
Number of cells: 8
Amperage Output: 250+ at 5-second pulse
Suitable for most engines up to 1000cc
Storage capacity: 4.4 amp hours
Fast charge rate
Low rate of discharge
Casing: Impact-resistant ABS: 4.5 in. x 2.36 in. x 4 in.--half the size of most stock lead-acid batteries
Installation: Fits most battery boxes using supplied 5.9 in x 3.34 in. x 4 in. foam pod
Mounting: Orientation doesn't affect battery function, whether it's mounted vertically, horizontally, sideways or flipped upside down.
Snug fit that reduces harmful movement and vibration
"Dry" technology: No liquid to spill or escape
Non-toxic, environmentally friendly and recyclable
Top-mounted positive and negative brass terminals
5-pin port for quick-release connection with Alien Motion chargers
AM1 BALANCE CHARGER
Balances individual cells while fully powering them up
Protecting batteries from being overcharged, the AM1 stops supplying juice when charging and balancing are complete
Configured to most efficiently work with LiFePO4 chemistry
Dimensions: 3.5 in. x 2.25 in. x .66 in.
Weight: 4 ounces
Input: AC 100 to 240 volts; AC at 50 to 60 hertz
Output: DC 14.4 volts at 1 amp
Connection: Modular 5-pin connector
Enclosure: Impact-resistant ABS case
Wall charger and cable included
____________________________________________
Company Information
Star Motion, LLC
Founded: 2010
Website: AlienMotion.com
Facebook Page: http://www.Facebook.com/Pages/Alien-Motion/106628209431745
Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/AlienMotion
YouTube Channel: http://www.YouTube.com/User/AlienMotion
Sales & Customer Service Phone Number: 323-377-8032
Sales & Customer Service:
Mailing Address: 805 MLK Jr. Bl. SW, Gainesville, GA 30501
Incredibly, this battery and charger set is priced up to 49% less than such combinations from competitors and, when purchased without a charger, similar lithium-iron batteries cost up to $136 more than the AM8.
Along with a light price, the AM8 weighs in at just 29 ounces, which is 7 to 9 lbs. lighter than conventional batteries. This Alien's reduced mass fosters more responsive handling in quick-steering transitions than old-school, lead-based products.
While its cost and weight are low, the AM8 battery packs high-end technology. It's built from eight durable cells powered by the latest LiFePO4 lithium-iron cathode chemistry, which packs three times the energy density of lead-acid cells and has a much faster charge rate. The Alien battery generates 250+ amps of high-current cranking juice for a 5-second pulse that easily starts most engines up to 1000cc.
With the AM8's 4.4 amp hours of storage capacity and LiFePO4's low rate of discharge, this energy is available throughout the riding season and doesn't quickly waste away when a bike is not in use.
Harnessing this power is an impact-resistant ABS case that's half the size of most stock lead-acid batteries. Its enclosure may be red, but the AM8 is green. Constructed without lead or other harmful materials, it's non-toxic, environmentally friendly and even recyclable. The case has standard positive and negative brass terminals on top and a 5-pin port for a quick-release connection with Alien Motion chargers.
Unlike other lithium-iron batteries, installation of the AM8 is simple because its small footprint is enlarged to standard size when inserted into the high-density, closed-cell foam pod Alien Motion supplies. This waterjet-cut, fuel-resistant outer case drops in most battery boxes with a perfect fit that reduces harmful movement and vibration.
Another benefit over conventional batteries is the AM8's multi-directional mounting possibilities. Its electrolyte material is in paste form, so there's no liquid to spill or escape. Orientation doesn't affect the battery's function, whether it's mounted vertically, horizontally, sideways or flipped upside down.
Complementing the AM8 is Alien Motion's AM1 balance charger, which balances the charge in each cell while fully powering it up. The balancing process transfers energy to or from individual cells until their state of charge is equal. Even power across each cell helps prevent overcharging or over-discharging and increases the battery's lifespan. Also, protecting batteries from being overcharged, it stops supplying juice when charging and balancing are complete. The AM1 weighs just 4 ounces, cranks out up to 14.4 volts and is engineered to most efficiently work with LiFePO4 chemistry.
Designed, configured, assembled and tested in the USA by Alien Motion, the company's entire line of lithium-iron batteries comes backed by a 180-day warranty. Proven in the toughest conditions, they're used in AMA and WERA motorcycle roadracing, Dakar off-road rally competition and the SCCA's sports car series.
This $143 combination ships for free in the continental United States. Individually, an AM8 battery retails for $109.99; the balance charger just $32.99.
For more information about Alien Motion's line of batteries and related products, please go to AlienMotion.com, call 323-377-8032 or visit its Facebook page, YouTube channel and Twitter postings.
____________________________________________
Product Overview
Company: Alien Motion
Product Names: AM8 battery & AM1 charger combination
Application: Most engines up to 1000cc
Part Numbers: Battery: AM8; Charger: AM1
Availability: Dealerships nationwide and AlienMotion.com
Retail Price: $142.98
Shipping: Free in the continental United States
Warranty: 180 days
____________________________________________
Defining Features
Battery and charger cost up to 49% less than comparable combinations from competitors; similar lithium-iron batteries cost up to $136 more than the AM8
AM8 BATTERY
Weight: 29 ounces--7 to 9 lbs. lighter than conventional batteries
Reduced mass fosters more responsive handling
Chemistry: LiFePO4 lithium-iron formula has 3 times the energy density of lead-acid cells
Number of cells: 8
Amperage Output: 250+ at 5-second pulse
Suitable for most engines up to 1000cc
Storage capacity: 4.4 amp hours
Fast charge rate
Low rate of discharge
Casing: Impact-resistant ABS: 4.5 in. x 2.36 in. x 4 in.--half the size of most stock lead-acid batteries
Installation: Fits most battery boxes using supplied 5.9 in x 3.34 in. x 4 in. foam pod
Mounting: Orientation doesn't affect battery function, whether it's mounted vertically, horizontally, sideways or flipped upside down.
Snug fit that reduces harmful movement and vibration
"Dry" technology: No liquid to spill or escape
Non-toxic, environmentally friendly and recyclable
Top-mounted positive and negative brass terminals
5-pin port for quick-release connection with Alien Motion chargers
AM1 BALANCE CHARGER
Balances individual cells while fully powering them up
Protecting batteries from being overcharged, the AM1 stops supplying juice when charging and balancing are complete
Configured to most efficiently work with LiFePO4 chemistry
Dimensions: 3.5 in. x 2.25 in. x .66 in.
Weight: 4 ounces
Input: AC 100 to 240 volts; AC at 50 to 60 hertz
Output: DC 14.4 volts at 1 amp
Connection: Modular 5-pin connector
Enclosure: Impact-resistant ABS case
Wall charger and cable included
____________________________________________
Company Information
Star Motion, LLC
Founded: 2010
Website: AlienMotion.com
Facebook Page: http://www.Facebook.com/Pages/Alien-Motion/106628209431745
Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/AlienMotion
YouTube Channel: http://www.YouTube.com/User/AlienMotion
Sales & Customer Service Phone Number: 323-377-8032
Sales & Customer Service:
Mailing Address: 805 MLK Jr. Bl. SW, Gainesville, GA 30501
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