KDE600XF-1100-G3

[Roger]

Anybody try one of these motors in an E5?

ROG

[curmudgeon]

I have the older version KDE600XF-1100 on my Synergy E5 paired with a Castle EDGE 120HV.  I cut the shaft a little shorter to avoid contact with the LiPo, but without cutting the shaft I still had a finger breath clearance between the tip of the motor shaft and a 5000mah 6S LiPo (see pic below).  I recently purchased the newer KDE600XF-1100-G3 motor for the Goblin 570 (also paired with a Castle EDGE 120HV). Both motors are awesome on 6S.  I can't feel any difference between the newer G3 and the older non-G3 version.



Because of the way the KDE600XF-1100 motor holes are configured, you can use 4 mounting screws (two M4's and two M3's).


The KDE motors are not only very powerful, but they run very true with minimal vibrations.  They are maintenance-free; they don't require oiling the bearings after every 5-6 flights.  The wires are long and very flexible; although they come with pre-soldered 6.5mm connectors, it is very easy to cut the wires shorter and re-solder connectors.

[Roger]

Thanks curmudgeon, for that glowing report.  I really like the part about not being required to lube the bearings at the short interval the Scorpions require.  Low vibes is right up there too.

ROG

[Mike Spano]

they are also much easier on packs. i only fly KDE motors for several reasons. smoothness, efficient, extremely powerful, and easy on the packs. they are easier on the packs than scorpion, but still give the same power IMO...

they are smoother and run more true due to their quad bearing design. the flip side, they are a little heavier, but no big deal to me.....

fyi, most guys who fly scorpion that i have talked to dont actually oil the bearings ever 5-6 flights, more like once a day or weekend if that. they are the same bearings as most other motors use, i dont see the point....others dont require it..