Not Chinese (I don't think) Brammo - Enertia

[katoranger]

That price is starting to make it sound attractive. At least it is competitive to a current jap sportbike.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by katoranger

That price is starting to make it sound attractive. At least it is competitive to a current jap sportbike.

The price gets even lower in the Peoples Republik of Kalifornia with the new, statewide rebate program that gives consumers $1,500 off the purchase of an electric cycle. In Kalifornia, you can purchase the Brammo Enertia for $5,695.

http://content.usatoday.com/communit...-an-electric/1

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[katoranger]

That almost makes gets it into a range where alot of people good afford to have one for commuting around on.

Too much for me though. I couldn't justify it.

Allen

[SpudRider]

I agree. You can get a new Zong for $1,000, delivered, and the Zong gets 75 mpg! With the remaining $4,700, you can buy a lot of gasoline. Nevertheless, the electic motorcycle is a very cool idea, and the price is definitely heading in the right direction.

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[Jim]

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[SpudRider]

Thank you for posting the great photos, Jim. I imagine the electric motor supplies instant torque to the drive wheel. However, I would not want to run down the battery in the middle of nowhere!

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[Jim]

That's true, though I'd also not want to run out of gas in the middle of nowhere either :wink:

The designer of the Enertia posted these over at elmoto.net and I thought I should repost them.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Jim

That's true, though I'd also not want to run out of gas in the middle of nowhere either :wink:...

Amen! However, my 4.1-gallon fuel tank will let me travel 300 miles. I wonder how far you can travel on one battery charge?

Whether on the trail, or on the street, the range of the electric motorcycles, and the recharging time, are the limiting factors. Also, if I run out of gas, I might borrow a liter from another rider. Recharging the battery in the middle of nowhere is a more difficult, and more time-consuming proposition.

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[Jim]

Very true, in reality, the Enertia is designed as a commuter motorcycle... I would say it's closest competitor would be a Honda CBR 125 (in Canada), though I haven't ridden a Brammo so I can't be sure. Energy storage has a long way to go still, but other then that, the bike seems to be top notch.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Jim

...Energy storage has a long way to go still, but other then that, the bike seems to be top notch.

I agree; it's a nice bike. I am also sure the technology will continue to advance.

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[SpudRider]

I just discovered this video of the Brammo Enertia; it looks like a very fun little motorcycle.



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[Jim]

They've come out with the plus version now, it has improved speed and range.

[SpudRider]

I'm glad to see they are still improving these bikes, Jim. I did notice the plus version requires twice the charging time (8 hours).

http://www.brammo.com/enertia-plus-specifications/

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[Jim]

Yes it does. As a commuter bike though it works out. The only problem with it for a commuter bike is the cost. It isn't sky high, but it isn't cheap either, I would still go with a small displacement dual sport.

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Jim

Yes it does. As a commuter bike though it works out. The only problem with it for a commuter bike is the cost. It isn't sky high, but it isn't cheap either, I would still go with a small displacement dual sport.

I agree. I think the electric bikes are a great idea, and I'm sure they would be fun to ride. However, I think the negative factors are the cost, the long charging time, and the limited range.

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