This is not a toy, this is a real vespa created by master craftsmen, Carlos Alberto from Portugal. This beautiful wooden vespa is called the Daniela. Carlos removed almost all steel components, including the frame and the saddle, then replaced them with high-quality woods. Read the rest of this entry »

The Brammo Enertia is 100% electric motor created by Oregon-based electric vehicle company, Brammo. The Enertia is Company’s first production electric motorcycle which is assembled in Sárvár, Hungary.

In 2010, Brammo Enertia was named as Electric Motorcycle of the Year.

Described as a Motorcycle which eliminates features and characteristics that can cause intimidation and complexity in traditional motorcycles. It blends old school purist themes and new school technology, and sports permanent magnet AC Synchronous motor that is powered by six Valence lithium iron phosphate battery modules. Its four-hours battery provides a top speed of over 62 mph (100 km/h), and can be recharged via the onboard charger, a standard 110 volt electrical outlet. Its range is up to 40 miles, however it depends on driver’s riding habit, route, weight and weather.

Brammo Enertia’s monocoque body represents an iconic and defining design for electric motorcycles, and made out of aluminum. This zero-emission bike is simple to ride, offers a deep hue of environmentally-friendly greenness and comes with a quiet sound. Other features include Marzocchi forks, Brembo brakes, and Elka shocks.

In 2011, Brammo has introducted the next generation ot the bike, called the Brammo Enertia Plus.

Brammo Enertia Specification:

Motor Type: High output sealed brushless permanent magnet AC
Peak Motor Power: 13kW @ 4500 rpm
Peak Continuous Current: 80 A
Max Motor Torque: 40 N-m, 29.5 ft-lb @ 0 – 1450 rpm
Battery Type: Valence Brand – Lithium Iron Phosphate*
Battery Pack Capacity: 3.1 kWh
Battery Pack Voltage: 76.8 V (nominal)
Recharge Time: Approximately 4 hours
Battery Life: 2,000 cycles to 80% capacity
Top Speed: 60+ MPH, 95+ KPH
Average Range: 42 miles / 68 kilometers
Actual results will vary. Like all electric vehicles, range is affected by a number of factors including but not limited to: speed, acceleration, number of starts and stops, changes in elevation.
Weight: 324 lbs / 147 Kg
Cargo Capacity: 276 lbs / 125 Kg (600 lbs / 272 Kg total combined rider, cargo and motorcycle)
Seat Height: Standard seat 32.0″ / 81 cm
Optional Premium Seat 32.0″ / 81 cm
Length: 81.5″ / 207 cm, 12.5″ / 37.75 cm (body)
Width: 19.5″ / 49.5 cm (peg to peg), 33.0″ / 84 cm (handlebar tip to tip)
Frame:   Lightweight extruded and welded aluminum – serves as a battery tray (patent pending)
Suspension – Front: Marzocchi Shiver hydraulic USD with compression damping adjustment. 5.0″ / 12.75 cm of suspension travel.
Suspension – Rear: Elka hydraulic with compression damping adjustment. 5.0″ / 12.75 cm of suspension travel.
Brakes – Front/Rear: Brembo hydraulic
Wheels – Front: 18″ x 2.5″ / 45.75 cm x 6.5 cm Cast Aluminum
Wheels – Rear: 17″ x 3.5″ / 43 cm x 9 cm Cast Aluminum
Premium Seat: Textured black vinyl and charcoal gray synthetic suede combination with accent stitching. Durable UV and water resistant with added top of seat comfort.
Saddle Bags: Soft shell expandable panniers -OR- rigid Givi lockable storage bags on powdercoated steel frame.

This stylish scooter is currently introducted as a “near-production prototype” in London. BMW Motorrad expects to release the electric scooter soon, but no details when exactly it is available. With the goals to achieve performance figures that are comparable to those of a maxi scooter with a combustion engine and a long driving range, the BMW C Evolution Electric Scooter is conceived as a future scooter that would be perfect for an urban environment.

The styling cues of the BMW C Evolution were influenced by BMW’s Concept e scooter which was unveiled at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. This near-production scooter is claimed  has outstanding performance for an e-scooter, its electric motor boasts 11 kW continuous output (homologation according to ECE R85) and 35 kW peak output. According to the BMW performance of the BMW C is said to be comparable with a 600-cc gas-powered scooter or more, thanks to its electric motor system. The electic motor is powered by an 8 kWh capacity lithium-ion battery with innovative air cooling, which has a range of 62 miles on a single full charge and can reach speeds of 120 km/h (75 mph).

The 8 kWh capacity lithium-ion battery can be charged in about 3 hours through a standard household socket or charging station. Since the BMW C Evolution Electric also has a car-type charging socket – the first electric two-wheel vehicle to have it-, the battery can also be charged at charge stations throughout the U.S.

The BMW C Evolution Electric Scooter Prototype rides on 15-inch light-alloy die-cast wheels wrapped in lightweight Metzeler Feelgreen tyres with optimised rolling resistance. Other features include ABS and a disc brake system, Hybrid chassis with agile handling, Multifunctional TFT instrument cluster with a progress bar, LED daytime running light, Innovative colour concept and design, intelligent recuperation in coasting mode and when braking and so on.

zecOO, an electric low-rider motorcycle designed by Kota Nezu of Znug Design, may go into limited production later this year. This low-riding maxi-scooter is powered by electric motor that produces 21kW and 65Nm of torque. The battery-powered zecOO weighs 245kg dry and features ‘vertical twin frame,’ single-side front and rear swingarms, 18-inch wheels wraped with 180/55 (front) and 240/40 (rear) tyres, as well as hub-centre steering and spacecraft-like bodywork. Read the rest of this entry »

Designed by Phil Pauley, this extreme all weather electric motorbike is called the Crossbow. This bike doesn’t require the rider to wear a helmet thanks to its protective canopy cover that extends overhead, shields the rider from the elements and offers another level of safety for motorcyclists. Read the rest of this entry »