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Video: riding the Brammo Empulse
Back in August, I got to be the first outsider to hoon the new Brammo Empulse R. That was a big deal, because the bike is sort of a watershed moment for electrics, being the first production machine to realize the potential of the power source. It's not just an excuse pegged to zero emissions, it's a desirable consumer product in its own right. Now, here's video from that two-day ride. ...
Brammo Empulse: the electric motorcycle has finally arrived
Electric motorcycles: slow, boring, short ranges, expensive. When I flew up to Oregon last week to ride the Brammo Empulse I expected a good bike. A practical commuter, an efficient appliance, maybe something a little bit fun. But, what I got was something entirely different. As you can see, this is a very serious motorcycle. Photos: Maddox Visual My first experience with Brammo was back in 2...
Brammo Empulse R: first photos
Snapped by Italian technology partner IET, which developed the 6-speed gearbox, these are the first photos of the new Brammo Empulse R, due for official unveiling on May 8. Not only will this be the first production electric motorcycle capable of exceeding 100mph, but that gearbox and traditional clutch should help spread its performance across that speed range. Low-speed, off-the-line acceleratio...
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