2012 Brammo Empulse 8.0. Image credits - Brammo.
Brammo's profilation of this bike
A specially developed electric motor, clutch and gear shift, that enables the 2012 Empulse to accelerate hard from the line up to a high top speed, something that is just not possible to achieve with a single ratio electric motorcycle.
General information
Model
Brammo Empulse 8.0
Year model
2012
Type
Naked bike
Price as new US$ 11995. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
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Engine and transmission
Type of engine
Electric
Engine details
Sealed Permanent AC Synchronous motor
Effect
53.6 HP (39.2 kW ))
Torque
80.0 Nm (8.2 kgf-m or 59.0 ft.lbs)
Top speed
160.9 km/h (100.0 mph)
Cooling system
Liquid
Gearbox
6-speed
Emission details
No emission
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type
Lightweight extruded and welded aluminum - serves a battery tray (patent pending)
Front suspension
OE Spec 43mm inverted forks, adjustable preload, compression and rebound
Rear suspension
OE Spec Works Performance Shock with adjustable rebound and preload
Front tire
120/70-17
Rear tire
180/55-17
Front brakes
Double disc. Nissin 4 piston, fixed caliper
Rear brakes
Single disc. Brembo Single piston, floating caliper
Wheels
Cast 10-spoke aluminum
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight
176.0 kg (388.0 pounds)
Power/weight ratio
0.3048 HP/kg
Seat height
810 mm (31.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height
1067 mm (42.0 inches)
Overall length
2057 mm (81.0 inches)
Overall width
787 mm (31.0 inches)
Other specifications
Color options
Red/black
Starter
Electric
Factory warranty
12 months limited warranty against defects in material or workmanship
Comments
BRAMMO Lithium-Ion Battery. Capacity: 8.0 kWh. Recharge time approximately 8 hours. Batteries can be topped up at any time. Range: 80 miles.
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