Mtroniks 6500kv 370 Size Brushless Motor Clearance Bargain Better Than Half Price!

High-performance 6500KV sensorless brushless motor measuring 22×36mm (370/2236). A perfect middle ground between torque and top speed, making it ideal for fast 1/18 scale builds and light 1/16 on-road cars. Designed primarily for 2S LiPo, with strong acceleration and exciting performance. 2.0mm shaft, standard 370 mounting. Mtroniks 6500KV Brushless Motor (2236 / 370) Physical Diameter: 22 mm Length (can): 36 mm Motor class: 370 / 2236 Shaft diameter: 2.0 mm Exposed shaft length: ~10 mm Mounting: Standard 370 pattern, M2 screws Weight: ~45–50 g Connectors: ~3.5mm bullet connectors Electrical KV: 6500 KV Type: Sensorless brushless Pole count: 4-pole Timing: Fixed motor timing (ESC adjustable only) Voltage & RPM Recommended voltage: ✅ 2S LiPo (7.4 V) — ideal ⚠️ 3S LiPo (11.1 V) — possible only with very light load & conservative gearing No-load RPM: 2S: ~48,000 rpm 3S: ~72,000 rpm (heat risk) Current & Power (typical) Continuous current: ~12–14 A Burst current: ~20 A Estimated power: ~120–160 W Efficiency: Better than 8000KV, slightly worse than 5000KV Intended Use 1/18 scale buggies & trucks 1/16 scale on-road Fast backyard runners Good balance of speed vs reliability How this one compares (quick sanity check) 5000KV: coolest, torquey, safest 6500KV: 🔥 sweet spot — fast but manageable 8000KV: wild, hot, short-fuse motor Gearing advice (important) Start small pinion / large spur Check temps after 2–3 minutes Keep motor under 70 °C (160 °F) for longevity 2S + airflow = happy motor 😄