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General => Brammo News And Views => Topic started by: WanderLust on December 12, 2012, 12:35:49 PM

Title: Brammo Empulse R - Makes it to Wired's gear of the year list.
Post by: WanderLust on December 12, 2012, 12:35:49 PM
Gear of the Year: The Tablets, Headphones and Rides That Rule
http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/12/2012-gear-of-the-year/?pid=4057&viewall=true (http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/12/2012-gear-of-the-year/?pid=4057&viewall=true)

Two vehicles made it to the list, both electric!
The Model S by Tesla and the Brammo Empulse R!
Along with the Mac book Pro Retina display.
Title: Re: Brammo Empulse R - Makes it to Wired's gear of the year list.
Post by: Brammofan on December 12, 2012, 01:10:03 PM
(http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/wp-content/gallery/gear-of-the-year-2012/brammo-2-660x440.jpg)

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Brammo Empluse R

HOLY CRAP... they misspelled the name of the bike.  ::) :o  (just sent them a message about it)


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Electric cars get all the love, but there’s just as much innovation in the electric motorcycle space. Sure, a bike like the Brammo Empulse doesn't have the roar of a gasoline-burning, CO2-emitting machine, but what it lacks in aural excitement it makes up for in maneuverability and torque.

The Brammo Empulse R doesn't have to deal with the rotational mass of an internal-combustion drivetrain or the moving weight of sloshing fuel. That makes it one of the sharpest-handling motorcycles we’ve ever ridden. It’s got a real-world range approaching 100 miles and a top speed north of three figures. The only problem with all this awesome is the the $19,000 price tag. But then, new technology is never cheap.

Watch us drag our knees while reviewing the Brammo Empulse R. (http://www.wired.com/reviews/2012/08/brammo-empulse-r/)
Title: Re: Brammo Empulse R - Makes it to Wired's gear of the year list.
Post by: protomech on December 12, 2012, 01:20:08 PM
Quote from: Brammofan on December 12, 2012, 01:10:03 PM
HOLY CRAP... they misspelled the name of the bike.  ::)

Ha. Saw that immediately too.

Let's hope the Empulse is more Nexus 7 than Microsoft Surface.
Title: Re: Brammo Empulse R - Makes it to Wired's gear of the year list.
Post by: Brammofan on December 12, 2012, 01:24:12 PM
Corrected, now.

Gawd... I love the internet.

Title: Re: Brammo Empulse R - Makes it to Wired's gear of the year list.
Post by: EmpulseRider on December 12, 2012, 01:44:31 PM
Sweet! By next year I should have a 3 items on that list. I have the Sony Camera already :-) and I plan to get a Maker Bot Replicator or similar next year along with my Empulse.

2012 was a good year for innovation...
Title: Re: Brammo Empulse R - Makes it to Wired's gear of the year list.
Post by: protomech on December 12, 2012, 01:49:24 PM
Btw brammofan.. still sad you never responded here..
http://brammoforum.com/index.php?topic=1373.msg9956#msg9956 (http://brammoforum.com/index.php?topic=1373.msg9956#msg9956)

Seems like cycle-ergo now has the 2013 Zero S too. Whoever is updating that is keeping pretty current.

The riding position for the 2013 Zero looks very close to the Empulse.
Title: Re: Brammo Empulse R - Makes it to Wired's gear of the year list.
Post by: Brammofan on December 12, 2012, 01:53:27 PM
Quote from: protomech on December 12, 2012, 01:49:24 PM
Btw brammofan.. still sad you never responded here..
http://brammoforum.com/index.php?topic=1373.msg9956#msg9956 (http://brammoforum.com/index.php?topic=1373.msg9956#msg9956)
NOW I see it.  Empusle...ugh. Sounds like something a doctor should take a look at.