2011 Brammo Empulse Electric Motorcycle Promo

Read all about it here: http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/2011-brammo-empulse-preview-89773.html

Hold onto your hats! Here comes what could be the most viable series of electric sportbikes to date.

Crediting his company's use of newly-designed proprietary batteries yielding significantly increased energy density, Brammo's founder Craig Bramscher announced today that its "game changing" 100 mph-plus "Empulse" streetfighter will be more than evolutionary, and is in his view, "revolutionary."..

http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/2011-brammo-empulse-preview-89773.html

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• 2011
• Brammo
• Empulse
• Promo
• motorcycle
• electric
• e-bike

[walkman5410]

So how long does it take to charge?

[motorcycle]

@walkman5410

Using a standard 110V outlet, Brammo says it will take roughly 60 minutes per KwH - so about six hours for the Empulse 6.0, eight hours for the 8.0 and 10 hours for the 10.0.

[NicoretteMan]

"Nothing beats the feeling of riding at 100+ miles per hour while listening to the constant revving sound of a dying blender" Meeeh...!!!

FFS!

[gtxo]

100mph + 100mi = pretty fast hour

[dkw12002]

@walkman5410 It must take at least a year to charge, cause I haven't seen any of them on the road yet. LOL Seriously, they are not yet out. Rumor has it they are adding a 6-speed electronic gear box. I prefer no clutch or gear shift myself, but I guess they have identified a market for people who want something that looks and feels more traditional. The weight is going to be up there too at 475 lbs. Personally, I prefer lighter and no shifting, like in the Zero.

[devonbiker]

The lack of sound would scare me on our busy roads! Standing out to drivers is a challenge for bikers to been heard and seen today. Both my 4 strokes have changed exhausts which make them louder yet legal. This helps me when filtering for example. I can see safety problems riding an almost silent bike around built up areas - could be lethal!

[fairyheli2]

with 240v charger how long would it take to charge? I'm guessing 3 hours or so

[fairyheli2]

@motorcycle it only holds 6kwh?

[root9king]

They get the price for the 100mph/100mi model down around $9-10K, and I just found my new commuter bike!

[daswada9]

@motorcycle the standard for Europe is 220V so half the time

[dwc1964]

@haarvey919 my thinking exactly. I ride a beemer tour cycle on road trips up and down the west coast, it's going to be a long time until an electric motor-driven cycle will match the range and speed, and recharge in an acceptable amount of time. But for running errands around town or even trips to the local twisties, this could be just the ticket.

[gasdive]

@gijigadget Total cost of ownership is lower for electric. No servicing, no filters or oil only one moving part in the motor. A battery may be expensive but it's still cheaper than a petrol engine.

[gasdive]

@jayere69 Total cost of ownership is much lower for electric

[cglarsen26]

So where is this thing already?!?