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Brammo Enertia Electric Motorcycle

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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.

Written by Evica

August 10th, 2012 at 4:24 pm

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