We brought you news of the street version of Brammo Empulse last week and the folks at Brammo have officially released the specifications today. The Oregon-based company will produce two versions, the Brammo Empulse and the Brammo Empulse R. Quite impressive we must say. The Empulse R can reach a top speed of over 100 mph. Brammo claims a range of 121 miles in the city (stop-and-go traffic with an average speed of 19 mph), 56 miles on the highway (at a sustained speed of 70 mph), and a combined range of 77 miles in half-city, half-highway riding.
The Empulse R operates in two riding modes, selectable through a handlebar-mounted switch. “Normal” mode optimizes range by limiting acceleration through reducing the maximum current level. “Sport” mode offers maximum performance by not capping acceleration or speed. Brammo’s BPM 15/90 lithium-ion battery has a 10.2 kWh capacity which can be charged with Level I and Level II J1772 charge stations. Brammo says the battery can be fully charged with the 120V Level I in 8 hours while the 240V Level II can fully charge the battery in 3.5 hours. Brammo also claims a range of 5 miles for every ten minutes of charging at Level II. The battery also gets a charge through regenerative braking. The Brammo Empulse R is equipped with a 43mm Marzocchi fork and Sachs rear shock, both of which are fully-adjustable. The front wheel is equipped with dual 310mm brake discs with radial-mount four-piston Brembo calipers while a single two-piston Brembo caliper grips the rear disc.
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Specifications for the 2012 Brammo Empulse R
| Drivetrain | |
| Motor Type | Permanent Magnet AC (PMAC) — Water Cooled |
| Motor Controller | Sevcon Gen 4 |
| Peak Motor Power | 40kW, @ 8,200 rpm (54 hp) |
| Peak Torque | 63Nm (46.5 foot pounds) |
| Final Drive | Direct Chain Drive (14/48) 520 O-ring chain |
| Transmission | IET 6 speed gearbox with multi-plate, hydraulic activated wet clutch |
| Emissions | None |
| Battery | |
| Battery Type | Brammo Powerâ„¢ BPM15/90 Lithium-Ion ( NCM Chemistry) |
| Battery Pack Capacity | 9.31 kWh (nominal), 10.2 kWh (max) |
| Battery Pack Voltage | 103.6 V (nominal) |
| Recharge J1772 | Level I maximum charging time: 8 Hours. (0 — 99% SOC, no cell imbalances) |
| Level I and II | Level II maximum charging time: 3.5 Hours. (0 — 99% SOC, no cell imbalances) |
| 110V AC to J1772 Level 1 Adapter included | Every 10 minutes of Level II charging adds up to 5 miles of range |
| Battery Cycle Life | 1,500 cycles to 80% capacity (100% DOD) |
| Performance | |
| Max Speed | 100 + mph (160 + km/h) |
| Driving Range | City: 121 miles* (195 km) |
| Highway: 56 miles** (90 km) | |
| Combined: 77 miles*** (124 km) | |
| *SAE City Riding Range Test Procedure for Electric Motorcycles (variable speed, 19 mph / 30km/h average) | |
| **SAE Highway / Constant Speed Riding Range Test Procedure for Electric Motorcycles (70 mph / 113 km/h sustained) | |
| *** SAE Highway Commuting Cycle (.5 City weighting, .5 Highway weighting) | |
| Operating Modes | 2 Operating Modes selectable through the handlebar switch: |
| 1. “Normal” — limits acceleration by reducing maximum current delivered to the motor through the motor controller in order to maximize driving range. | |
| 2. “Sport” — provides maximum performance in both acceleration and top speed. | |
| Regenerative Braking | Under deceleration, energy is returned to the battery system to both extend driving range and provide familiar rider feedback. |
| Operating Cost | Assuming 13 cents /kWh for electricity: |
| 1 cent per mile around town | |
| 2 cents per mile on the highway | |
| Approximately 400 miles for every $4.00 of electricity (city) | |
| Data Collection | Brammo DDCâ„¢ (Dynamic Data Collection) records key motorcycle parameters at 1Hz (1 sample/second) for analysis and service support. |
| Chassis | |
| Frame | Brammo E-Beamâ„¢ Aluminum, Fabricated by Accossato in Italy |
| Suspension / Front | Fully Adjustable 43mm Marzocchi Forks |
| Suspension / Rear | Fully Adjustable Sachs Shock |
| Triple Clamps | Forged Aluminum |
| Swing Arm | Tubular Steel, Fabricated by Accossato in Italy |
| Sub Frame | Tubular Steel, Fabricated by Accossato in Italy |
| Brakes / Front | Dual 310mm Brembo floating disk with twin four piston Hydraulic Brembo Brake Calipers, Radial Mount. |
| Brakes / Rear | Brembo single disk with dual piston Hydraulic Brembo Brake Caliper |
| Wheels– Front / Rear | 17″x 3.5″ Marchesini / 17″ x 5.5″ Marchesini |
| Tires– Front / Rear | 120/70-17 AVON AV79 / 180/55-17 AVON AV80 |
| Instrumentation | LCD display; speed, tach, odometer, gear position, energy consumption, battery status, estimated range and system status |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 58.0″ 147.32 cm |
| Seat Height | 31.5″ 80.0 cm |
| Width | 31.8″ (bar end-to-bar end) 80.77 cm |
| Height | 42.6″ (highest portion of the dash) 108.2 cm |
| Length | 81.3″ 206.5 cm |
| Ground Clearance | 7.3″ 18.54 cm |
| Rake / Trail | 24 degrees / 3.8″ |
| Storage Capacity | Optional Brammo hard saddle bags and top trunk. |
| Fuel Economy | 485 mpg-e 206 km/L-e |
| Vehicle Weight | 440lbs. / 200kg |
| Carrying Capacity | Cargo Capacity 365 lbs. / 165.6 kg |
| (805 lbs. / 365.1 kg total combined motorcycle, rider, passenger and cargo) | |
| Warranty | |
| 2 Years (Limited Factory Warranty) 1 year Fender-to-Fender Limited Warranty, 2 year Limited Powertrain Warranty (Batteries and Motor) | |
| Colors | True Blood Red, Eclipsed Black, White Noise |
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