Brammo Empulse (2014)

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The Brammo Empulse R is an all-electric motorcycle with a Parker GVM IPM motor, Sevcon Gen 4 Size 6 throttle, and a Brammo Power c BPM15/90 Lithium-Ion battery pack. The battery capacity is 9.31 kWh nominal and 10.2 kWh max, with a voltage of 103.6 V nominal and 117.6 Vdc max. Recharge time ranges from 2 to 8 hours depending on the level of charging. The motorcycle has a range of up to 128 miles in city driving, 58 miles on the highway, and 80 miles combined, with a top speed of 110 mph. It features regenerative braking to extend driving range and familiar rider feedback. The bike has a lightweight extruded and welded aluminum frame that serves as a battery tray, with a sub-frame of tubular steel. The suspension includes semi-adjustable A43 mm Marzocchi forks in the front and a semi-adjustable Sachs shock in the rear. The brakes are dual A310 mm Brembo floating disks in the front with twin four-piston hydraulic Brembo brake calipers, and a Brembo single disk in the rear with a dual-piston hydraulic Brembo brake caliper. The Brammo Empulse R has a GVWR of 380 kg and comes in True Blood Red or Eclipsed Black.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Brammo Empulse R

Year: 2014


Motor: Parker GVM IPM, Sevcon Gen 4, Size 6 (650A peak)
Throttle: Ride by wire
Battery: Brammo Power c BPM15/90 Lithium-Ion (NCM Chemistry)
Battery Pack Capacity: 9.31 kWh (nominal), 10.2 kWh (max)
Battery Pack Voltage: 103.6 V (nominal), 117.6 Vdc (max)
Recharge Time: 2.0 hrs (typical, Level II charging from 20 to 80% SOC) 3.5 hrs (maximum, Level II charging from 0 to 100% SOC) 8.0 hrs (maximum, Level I charging from 0 to 100% SOC)
Battery Life: 1,500 cycles (approx.100,000 miles) to 80% initial capacity
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 40 kW / 54 hp @ 4500 rpm
Max Torque: 90 Nm / 9.18 kgf-m / 66.4 ft.lb
Clutch: Multi-plate, hydraulic activated wet clutch
Transmission: IET c 6 speed
Final Drive: Chain, 520 O-ring
Final Drive Ratio: 14:48
Frame: Brammo E-Beam Aluminum, Fabricated by Accossato in Italy. Lightweight extruded and welded aluminum – serves a battery tray (patent pending). Sub-frame of tubular steel

Rake: 24 degrees
Trail: 97 mm / 3.8 in
Front Suspension: Semi-Adjustable ~A43 mm Marzocchi forks
Rear Suspension: Tubular steel swingarm, semi-adjustable Sachs Shock
Front Brakes: Dual ~A310 mm Brembo floating disk with twin four piston hydraulic Brembo brake calipers, radial mount.
Rear Brakes: Brembo single disk with dual piston hydraulic Brembo brake caliper
Front Wheel: 3.50 x 17 in Marchesini
Rear Wheel: 5.5 x 17 in Marchesini
Front Tyre: 120/70-ZR17 58W, Continental
Rear Tyre: 180/55-ZR17 73W, Continental
Dimensions: Length: 2065 mm / 81.3 in Width: 808 mm / 31.8 in Height: 1082 mm / 42.6 in
Wheelbase: 1473 mm / 58.0 in
Ground Clearance: 185 mm / 7.3 in
Seat Height: 800 mm / 31.5 in
Weight: 213 kg / 460 lbs
GVWR: 380 kg / 838 lbs
Regenerative Braking: Under deceleration, energy is returned to the battery system to both extend driving range and provide familiar rider feedback.
Driving Range: City: 128 miles* / 206 km Highway: 58 miles** / 93 km Combined: 80 miles*** / 129 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)
Top Speed: 177 km/h / 110 mph
Colours: True blood red, Eclipsed black

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