2012 Brammo Empulse and Empulse R Specifications Chassis
Drivetrain Motor Type
Permanent Magnet AC (PMAC) – water cooled
Frame
Brammo E-Beam™ Aluminum, Fabricated by Accossato in Italy
Motor Controller
Sevcon Gen 4
Suspension / Front
Fully Adjustable 43mm Marzocchi Forks (Empulse uses Semi Adjustable 43mm Marzocchi Forks)
Peak Motor Power
40kW, @ 8,200 rpm (54 hp)
Suspension / Rear
Fully Adjustable Sachs Shock (Empulse uses Semi Adjustable Sachs Shock)
Peak Torque
63Nm (46.5 foot pounds)
Triple Clamps
Forged Aluminum
Final Drive
Direct Chain Drive (14/48) 520 O-ring chain
Swing Arm
Tubular Steel, Fabricated by Accossato in Italy
Transmission
IET™ 6 speed gearbox with multi-plate, hydraulic activated wet clutch.
Sub Frame
Tubular Steel, Fabricated by Accossato in Italy
Emissions
None
Brakes / Front
Dual 310mm Brembo floating disk with twin four piston hydraulic Brembo brake calipers, radial mount.
Brakes / Rear
Brembo single disk with dual piston hydraulic Brembo brake caliper
Battery Battery Type
Brammo Power™ BPM15/90 Lithium-Ion (NCM Chemistry)
Wheels – Front / Rear
17”x 3.5” Marchesini / 17” x 5.5” Marchesini
Battery Pack Capacity
9.31 kWh (nominal), 10.2 kWh (max)
Tires – Front / Rear
120/70-17 AVON AV79 / 180/55-17 AVON AV80
Battery Pack Voltage
103.6 V (nominal)
Instrumentation
Recharge J1772 Level I and II
Level I maximum charging time: 8 Hours. (0 – 99% SOC, no cell imbalances) Level II maximum charging time: 3.5 Hours. (0 – 99% SOC, no cell imbalances) Every 10 minutes of Level II charging adds up to 5 miles of range.
LCD display: speed, tach, odometer, gear position, energy consumption, battery status, estimated range and system status.
Dimensions
110V AC to J1772 Level 1 Adapter included Battery Cycle Life
1,500 cycles to 80% capacity (100% DOD)
Performance Max Speed
100 + mph / 160 + km/h
Driving Range
City: 121 miles* / 195 km Highway: 56 miles** / 90 km Combined: 77 miles*** / 124 km *SAE City Riding Range Test Procedure for Electric Motorcycles (variable speed, 19 mph / 30km/h average)
Operating Modes
Wheelbase
58.0” / 147.32 cm
Seat Height
31.5” / 80.0 cm
Width
31.8” (bar end-to-bar end) / 80.77 cm
Height
42.6” (highest portion of the dash) / 108.2 cm
Length
81.3” / 206.5 cm
Ground Clearance
7.3” / 18.54 cm
Rake / Trail
24 / 3.8”
Storage Capacity
Optional Brammo hard saddle bags and top trunk.
**SAE Highway / Constant Speed Riding Range Test Procedure for Electric Motorcycles (70 mph / 113 km/h sustained)
Fuel Economy
485 mpg-e / 206 km/L-e
*** SAE Highway Commuting Cycle (.5 city weighting, .5 highway weighting)
Vehicle Weight
470lbs. / 213kg
Carrying Capacity
Cargo Capacity 365 lbs. / 165.6 kg (805 lbs. / 365.1 kg total combined motorcycle, rider, passenger and cargo)
Two operating modes selectable through the handlebar switch: 1. “Normal” – limits acceleration by reducing maximum current delivered to the motor through the motor controller in order to maximize driving range. 2. “Sport” – provides maximum performance in both acceleration and top speed.
Regenerative Braking Operating Cost
Warranty 2 Years (Limited Factory Warranty)
Under deceleration, energy is returned to the battery system to both extend driving range and provide familiar rider feedback. Assuming 13 cents / kWh for electricity: One cent per mile around town Two cents per mile on the highway
1 year Fender-to-Fender Limited Warranty, 2 year Limited Powertrain Warranty (Batteries and Motor)
Colors True Blood Red, Eclipsed Black, White Noise
Approximately 400 miles for every $4.00 of electricity (city) Data Collection
Brammo DDC™ (Dynamic Data Collection) records key motorcycle parameters at 1Hz (one sample/second) for analysis and service support.
All specifications subject to change without notice.