Brammo Enertia

Infobox Motorcycle
name = Enertia


aka =
manufacturer = Brammo Motorsports
parent_company =
production =
predecessor =
successor =
class =
engine = DC permanent magnet, 76.8 V, 240 A
top_speed = mph|50
power = convert|25|hp
torque = convert|34|ft.lbf|N.m|abbr=on
transmission = Direct chain drive
suspension = Front: Telescopic 43 mm fork, auto in|5 travel
Rear: Single air shock, auto in|5 travel
brakes = Brembo
tires =
rake_trail =
wheelbase = auto in|55
length= auto in|80
width= auto in|12.5 (body)
height=
seat_height = auto in|33
dry_weight = convert|275|lb|kg
wet_weight =
fuel_capacity = 3.1 kWh
related =
similar = all-petroleum Kaw. Ninja 250
range = mile|40
price = US$11,995 The Enertia is an electric motorcycle designed and sold by Brammo Motorsports. It uses lithium-ion phosphate batteries, and is intended as a commuter vehicle.

The Enertia has selectable power settings that let the user trade off performance for range.

The Enertia from Brammo uses a high output permanent magnet DC motor that’s powered by 6 Valence lithium iron phosphate battery modules [http://www.ohgizmo.com/2008/06/05/enertia-electric-motorcycle-from-brammo/ OhGizmo! » Archive » Enertia Electric Motorcycle From Brammo ] ] .

The Enertia motorcycle exceeds mph|50 and mile|40 on a single 3-hour charge. At roughly US$0.32 a fill-up and under one-cent a mile [ [http://www.enertiabike.com/content/blogsection/2/34/ Enertia Bike - News ] ] .

With 12 to convert|25|hp, and 17 to convert|34|ft.lbf|N.m|abbr=on of torque, in the 'performance' mode, it is comparable to a conventionally powered Kawasaki Ninja 250 motorcycle. [cite web|url=http://autos.msn.com/advice/article.aspx?contentid=4024869|title=Enertia: The Electric Motorcycle|author=Paul Seredynski|publisher=MSN Autos|accessdate=2007-11-28]

The body is made from an ultra light and extremely carbon fiber monocoque chassis .

The Enertia motorcycles are expected to start shipping in the 2nd half of 2008 with the cheapest model coming in at US$11,995 .

References

External links

* [http://www.enertiabike.com/ Enertia Bike Website]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W46XDIm_WR8 Promo video]

Review

* [http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/07/07/enertia-electric-motorcycle-by-brammo-motorsports/ Review] , KneeSlider
* [http://www.topgear.com/content/news/stories/2039/ Review] , TopGear
* [http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/07/enertia_electric_motorcycle.php Review] , TreeHugger
* [http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2007/07/are-electric-mo.html Review] , Wired