Brammo Empulse prices

Electric motorcycle manufacturer Brammo has announced that its new Empulse and Empulse R will cost $16,995 and $18,995 respectively in the United States.

Brammo Empulse R (2013) Side

The Empulse is unique among electric bikes in that both a 100 mph (160 km/h) top speed and a 100 mile range are possible. However, those two parameters are mutually exclusive as, according to the official ‘Highway’ measure, the maximum that can be ridden between recharges is 56 miles (90 kilometres). At slower speeds around town that distance has the potential to more than double, though, as the ‘City’ figure is 121 miles (195 kilometres).

Powering the Empulse is a 9.31 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that drives a water-cooled 54 bhp (40 kW / 54 PS) motor. Recharge time is around eight hours, but that drops to 3.5 hours when a fast-charger is used. A regenerative braking system also helps to keep the battery topped up while riding.

Brammo Empulse R (2013) Front SideBrammo Empulse R (2013) Rear Side

The standard Empulse, which comes with all-plastic bodywork, should be at Brammo dealers during the first quarter of 2013.

Available sooner will be the R version. Featuring mudguards, lights surrounds and a top panel all made from carbon fibre, it is going to be offered in limited numbers starting this June. Production volumes are then expected to increase for the third quarter of 2012.

Related posts:
Brammo builds in Europe
Brammo range grows
Brammo Enertia Plus

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts:

Saab 9-3 Aero Carlsson

Image
Saab has got experience of producing special editions in honour of rally driver Erik Carlsson, having previously named versions of the 900 and 9000 after him during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Now it has decided to do it again, this time to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the Swedish driver’s first win in Britain’s RAC Rally, which was achieved at the wheel of a Saab 96. Thankfully, the company has resisted the urge to just bung some fancy alloys and a few other extra bits onto something like a mid-range diesel model. Instead, it appears to have resurrected the limited edition Turbo X from a couple of years ago, as the new edition similarly features a turbocharged 2.8 litre petrol V6, Saab’s XWD all-wheel drive system and a six-speed automatic gearbox. The result is the 9-3 Aero Carlsson saloon, which turns out to be a very rapid car. With 276 bhp (205 kW / 280 PS) and a healthy 400 Nm of torque, the 0-60 mph (96 km/h) dash takes just 6.9 seconds. But it’s in the mid-range t...
Read more

American spec Fiat 500

Image
Fiat has released the first details and images of the North American specification 500. The tiny city car will be available in Pop, Lounge and Sport trim levels, and is distinguished from the European version by its more aggressive front and rear bumpers, bigger grille and flared sills. Another unique feature is the engine. Fiat has decided to use the 1.4 MultiAir unit currently found in models such as the Fiat Punto Evo and Alfa Romeo MiTo. Perhaps it felt that using the forthcoming two-cylinder TwinAir in the American 500 would have been too much for markets there to take? There’s no word yet on what power output the MultiAir will have, although in its current applications it comes with either 103 bhp (77 kW / 105 PS), 133 bhp (99 kW / 135 PS) or 167 bhp (125 kW / 170 PS). Similarly, prices have yet to be confirmed, but hopefully both details will have been sorted out by the time the order book for the 500 hatch opens later this year. For convertible fans, the 500C is due ...
Read more

i10 N Line versus the Up! GTI

Image
Hyundai has confirmed specifications and pricing for its sporty i10 N Line. This new variant – which arrives at dealers later this month – benefits from some cosmetic tweaks, unique suspension components and a more powerful 1.0 litre T-GDi turbocharged petrol engine.
Read more