New Brammo Enertia Plus: The 80 Mile [E-]Commuter

[Rincewind]

Brammo Enertia Plus: The 80 Mile Commuter




Brammo has another product announcement for us today, as the Oregon-based company is ready to reveal that it is adding the Brammo Enertia Plus to its 2011 line-up. Basically a Brammo Enertia with a power-pack similar to the Brammo Empulse 80, the Brammo Enertia Plus doubles the range of Brammo’s original model from 40 to 80 miles on a single charge.

This moves comes as Brammo attempts to address the “60-mile barrier” that Brammo believes is holding some customers back from pulling the trigger on an electric motorcycle. With 6.0 kWh on-board, the Brammo Enertia Plus still tips the scales at 324lbs like the original model, and pricing will start at $8,995 MSRP. More info, photos, and a video after the jump.


Read the rest @ http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/2011-brammo-enertia-plus/

[Rabidsnipe]

It is now officially a viable form of transportation for me.  My commute is 56 miles round-trip.  60 mile range was just cutting it too close.

[Rincewind]

Brammo announced this week at EICMA that they will begin exporting to Europe.  

"Brammo also announced that for every 1000 electric motorcycles sold, 1 would win a lottery and be given the motorcycle."

[squeezer]

It is now officially a viable form of transportation for me.  My commute is 56 miles round-trip.  60 mile range was just cutting it too close.

It's getting closer for me. My commute is an 80 mile round-trip. When they're able to double it again, it'll really get attractive.

And that will happen.

[Scratch33]

My commute is just under 80 miles too, but I wonder how slowed/jammed traffic affects that margin?

[Rabidsnipe]

My commute is just under 80 miles too, but I wonder how slowed/jammed traffic affects that margin?

I would imagine you'd be fine.  The thing that is going to suck your battery life the fastest is blasting down the freeway at 80mph.

[mugwump58]

I'm at an 80 mile commute as well, with potentially 1/2 on a 4 lane. They are getting close though.

[Rincewind]

Would the range be reduced if you run electric heated gear and grips?    With all that electrical capacity, it would be a shame if your couldn't run accessories.