03-28-2010, 08:03 AM | #16 |
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That price is starting to make it sound attractive. At least it is competitive to a current jap sportbike.
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http://content.usatoday.com/communit...-an-electric/1 Spud
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03-28-2010, 03:48 PM | #18 |
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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
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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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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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04-29-2010, 07:28 PM | #22 |
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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.
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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. Spud
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04-29-2010, 09:10 PM | #24 |
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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.
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I just discovered this video of the Brammo Enertia; it looks like a very fun little motorcycle.
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11-30-2010, 12:36 AM | #27 |
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They've come out with the plus version now, it has improved speed and range.
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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/ Spud
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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.
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