New Brammo, Empulse

Jim · 07-29-2010, 03:56 PM

http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/b...-electric-mot/

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When we test rode that first bike Brammo reps were a little cagey about its top speed, initially indicating it would be limited to 50mph but later saying it'd do over 60 if you pushed it. With the Empulse they're making no bones about its 100mph+ top speed.

There will be three models offered: the 6.0, 8.0, and 10.0. These indicate the endurance of the bikes, with the lowest managing 60 miles of "average range" and the top of the line 100 miles, each of which can be extended by keeping your right wrist in check. The 6.0 will naturally be the cheapest, starting at $9,995, the 8.0 for $11,995, and the 10.0 will go for $13,995. That's before a whole raft of federal and state tax rebates which should save buyers at least 10 percent and, in some states like Colorado and Oklahoma, could knock multiple thousands of further dollars off the price.

http://www.brammo.com/empulse/

david3921 · 08-01-2010, 03:57 PM

I wonder what the small radiator is for.

Jim · 08-01-2010, 05:12 PM

Apparently, it is liquid cooled... I guess it helps keep the motor a little cooler...

SpudRider · 08-12-2010, 02:53 AM

Thank you for sharing the nice links, Jim. I'm glad to see the technology is advancing.

Apparently, the radiator helps to cool the batteries.

Spud

Jim · 08-12-2010, 09:06 AM

No it doesn't :P Not sure where you found that, but it is there to cool the motor.

FastDoc · 08-12-2010, 11:39 AM

Doc needs internal combustion. :P

None of this electric stuff for me. The day may come when this catches on and becomes a viable option, maybe even faster with better range and economy that gas, but I don't give a rat's a$$, I'm happily addicted to fossil fuel. 8)

katoranger · 08-12-2010, 12:17 PM

EV is good for powerwheels. :wink:

SpudRider · 08-12-2010, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim

No it doesn't :P Not sure where you found that, but it is there to cool the motor.

Please note I said apparently. :P I believe it was implied in one of the links you provided that the radiator was intended to cool the batteries. :roll: However, I believe you when you say the radiator is intended to cool the motor; it makes more sense.

Spud

Jim · 08-13-2010, 01:45 AM

Well cooling the batteries makes sense too I think, but on the elmoto.net website is a member called BrammoBrian, he designed the Enertia and I don't know what else he does there, he's one of the main guys... He said it does not cool the batteries, I got that impression from some of the links as well but he said no.

mizke · 08-13-2010, 01:59 AM

thats a nice looking bike, they should make the fenders out of solar panels so it can some what recharge while riding, or while stopped for gas or to take a break from the ride..

if it had a gas motor and i could afford it id look into buying it, i like that style of bike and that one just looks awsome..

electric cars and bikes have a ways to go before they are really "worth" it..

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Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	No it doesn't :P Not sure where you found that, but it is there to cool the motor. __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Doc needs internal combustion. :P None of this electric stuff for me. The day may come when this catches on and becomes a viable option, maybe even faster with better range and economy that gas, but I don't give a rat's a$$, I'm happily addicted to fossil fuel. 8) __________________ Happy to serve.
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08-13-2010, 01:45 AM	#9
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	Well cooling the batteries makes sense too I think, but on the elmoto.net website is a member called BrammoBrian, he designed the Enertia and I don't know what else he does there, he's one of the main guys... He said it does not cool the batteries, I got that impression from some of the links as well but he said no. __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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david3921 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,043	I wonder what the small radiator is for.
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katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	EV is good for powerwheels. :wink:
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08-13-2010, 01:59 AM	#10
mizke Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: austin, tx Posts: 1,452	thats a nice looking bike, they should make the fenders out of solar panels so it can some what recharge while riding, or while stopped for gas or to take a break from the ride.. if it had a gas motor and i could afford it id look into buying it, i like that style of bike and that one just looks awsome.. electric cars and bikes have a ways to go before they are really "worth" it..
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