Displacement and exhaust noise are essential for the fun factor? The new electric bike from Brammo has shown us that even without fuel can have fun.
Brammo Enertia - Back to the Future
The E-volution is right outside our door! The tens of millions of Americans churn in the development of electric motorcycles, and Brammo Enertia is the now available for all. By the way, how was my first time here, you can read.
Can you remember you have to the first phone call, surf on the internet for the first time or simply "the" first time? Exactly, there are the moments that will be remembered forever. And my first time using an electric bike I had at one of the last beautiful days of autumn the 2012th There may now be many iron rider superior to law, if a motorcycle without exhaust symphonies is ever a real motorcycle? I see it this way: is a cutlet without Panier still a scavenger? Yes, because it not only tastes the banner, but the real meat. Of course flat. And so one can see in electric motorcycles also. Just the pure fun of curves, coupled with centrifugal acceleration and deceleration with no distractions. The focus on the essential.
Our Brammo trusted dealer is smart update. Chip update actually comes from the car tuning page, for 12 years, breathes motors for extra power, with everything else goes with it. Here you have recognized the signs of the times and is now in addition to electric powered motorcycles. Not because the guys at Chip update would be bland, but out of conviction.
Battery life at low temperatures
When I picked up the Brammo and the temperature gauge in the car at 09:00 h at 0 ° was, I was not quite as enthusiastic as the night before. However, after a short training period, I just wanted to go just yet, the curiosity was too great. Cool alone is the starting procedure. Turned the key moves the speedometer from the entire round before a tune called attention that its getting serious now. To start pressing like a conventional motorcycle the start button until the display appears a GO. Then the thing is sharp. Front brake and rear brake as normal, the rest is missing. No circuit, no clutch. Turn the throttle and off you go.
Brammo Eneratia - entry level model with 30-60km range
For our test, the entry model Enertia was available. The main issue with electric bikes is of course as long as things are going, before it goes to the sliding mode. The information in the prospectus refers to 30-60km, the Enertia Plus, there are 60-120km range. My first stop was 20km road. To test the battery life too neatly, I gave full cloth on the entire route. At the end of the battery life was still at 38%. Mind you at just above zero degrees, which for the batteries is not very pleasant for me by the way either. On the return journey in the evening it was around 7 ° more, which is already at 20% remaining battery life was more than evident in the morning. So the factory specifications are absolutely fine.
How does that thing off now?
However, we can expect at the Brammo Enertia no wonder the line is specified with just 18hp and 40 NM. So you can compare the Enertia to a conventional 200-300s. Nevertheless, the electric drive is just great. Especially in the range between 50 and 90 km / h, the tiny Brammo by properly clean and keep safe in this area with stronger motorcycles loose. But exactly this range, it is also, on the road can be a real fun and one conjures a wide grin across his face. Its just the simple driving, silently to carve through the area without hassle with switching or domes, no shocks and no jog. At max. 110km / h comes to an end with driving.
Very positive is the good facilities
Marzzocchi forks, Brembo brakes, and a very handy display with lots of information about battery status, etc. makes a very high-quality impression. Developed was the Brammo in the U.S. and is manufactured for the European market in Hungary. The seating position is very relaxed, almost scooter-like. The footpegs sit near the front and relatively deep. The brakes are adequately sized. Many parts such as tail light and mirrors are from Japanese motorcycles and are therefore also high. Since nothing rattles or vibrates while driving. The chassis is surprisingly quite firm matched with a lot of resources that you will make fullest in the velocity fields of the Enertia barely.
Refueling
To charge a cable under the seat is stowed with normal 220V Euro plug. This is simply docked at any conventional power socket. I moved out the day and several times in between have been infected again and again. If the battery is completely empty, it takes 3 to 4 hours until it is full again.
A real motorcycle?
Yes, up to the range, because here it or break it. But in return you get a completely new driving experience. Very liberating and with a good conscience, for exhaust gibts no. But also of other bikers one is perceived as a full motorcyclists hand in greeting was repeatedly proof enough. The Enertia is the ideal bike for all those who use a motorcycle in the city or for short to intermediate cross-country trips. But unbeatable especially in low maintenance. Hardly service costs and 100km cause electricity costs only 60 cents cost: EUR 7109, -!
Conclusion
My first time in this case was a really fine experience. One that I will carry with me for many years. Must-have tried! I look forward to the future, because electric motorcyclings just a lot of fun, its different, but if none worse. Ill next Sunday when hosts once again order a pork cutlet. Perhaps you should occasionally focus on essentials. Incidentally, in the spring of 2013, the first true weapon Brammo is for longer trips! Brammo Empulse, sharp Nackedbike with 180km / h top speed and 180 km range!
