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Brammo Enertia Discussion => Brammo Enertia Plus => Topic started by: Brammofan on March 10, 2012, 01:07:07 PM

Title: Enertia Plus on the Dyno
Post by: Brammofan on March 10, 2012, 01:07:07 PM
Enertia Plus Dyno Test = 23.5 hp @ 64mph (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xKqb36JGmI#ws)

Anybody care to comment on the information up on that screen at the end?
Title: Re: Enertia Plus on the Dyno
Post by: Gavin on March 10, 2012, 01:33:02 PM
Enertia Plus Dyno Test = 23.5 hp @ 64mph

Published onMar 9, 2012bywisdesign

Enertia Plus dyno test at Brammo HQ in Ashland, OR.   Dynojet 250i / Medium road load / No SAE correction.

Yes...any thoughts on the bolder part?

Good to see some test video.

The controller looked sexy... Between that controller and the sexy batteries, more and more I want a clear body Enertia :)

Gavin


Someone email Proto...he will explain it all to me..

I like the bump up in HP...17 vs 23.5

I would like, as I've said before, 70mph. And 23.5 HP should do that...easily...I wonder if the power and top speed is controlled electronically or by the sprocket size? ...that said, I've taken the Enertia classic on the highway, so this one should do it too...but the Enertia and the plus really aren't highway bikes...they are commuter bikes that can do some highway in a pinch.

Any light bike is gonna be dicey on highways with cars and trucks... just a ton of wind to deal with. Doable, but ya gotta be a bit crazy (then again I've ridden my 220 pound 150cc Stella scooter on the highway quite a few times...so I can do crazy :) )

Title: Re: Enertia Plus on the Dyno
Post by: FreepZ on March 10, 2012, 03:09:21 PM
Thanks Gavin and Brian for making that happen.

Quote from Facebook:
Quote
Gavin McCullough
Hey Brammo....Since we know you have some Enertia Plus motorcycles running around Ashland in testing....could you please throw one (or place it gently) onto a Dyno and put up a video of it...would love to see the HP and top speed.
Thanks
g

Brammo
Let me see what we can do before we head off .......

Gavin McCullough
Sweet!

As a side note, perhaps someone should be taking screen shots of that video. The last video that showed Brammo on a dyno didn't stay up for very long.  :-\
Title: Re: Enertia Plus on the Dyno
Post by: FreepZ on March 10, 2012, 03:46:59 PM
Enertia Plus dyno test at Brammo HQ in Ashland, OR.   Dynojet 250i / Medium road load / No SAE correction.

Yes...any thoughts on the bolder part?

In this thread (http://www.elmoto.net/showthread.php?2069-Brammo-Enertia-on-the-dyno) at elmoto.net, the following was said:
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Quote
This was corrected rear-wheel HP...not sure what they corrected for since it's electric...

Exactly. When you do the SAE power correction for an electric, you just inflate the number by a substantial amount (depending on what the atmospheric pressure and temp happen to be that day).

Its very tricky to even turn SAE correction off on most dynos. Its off on ours, and its calibrated.

So it looks like "No SAE correction" means "don't inflate the numbers".
Title: Re: Enertia Plus on the Dyno
Post by: craigq on March 10, 2012, 04:00:06 PM
Enertia Plus Dyno Test = 23.5 hp @ 64mph

Dynojet 250i / Medium road load / No SAE correction.

No correction for sea level/air density/temperature probably.

I'm sure HP vs RPM plots could be created knowing the gear ratios involved and rolling circumference of the rear tire. HP vs RPM and 1/4 mile times and then real-world incremental acceleration figures (5-30mph, 20-30mph, 30-50 etc) are what I'd like to see, the E+ should be quite faster than my 125R was (which was capable of over 64 MPH and only had ~13 HP).

Title: Re: Enertia Plus on the Dyno
Post by: BrammoBrian on March 10, 2012, 05:29:06 PM
The controller looked sexy... Between that controller and the sexy batteries, more and more I want a clear body Enertia :)

I would like, as I've said before, 70mph. And 23.5 HP should do that...easily...I wonder if the power and is controlled electronically or by the sprocket size? ...that said, I've taken the Enertia classic on the highway, so this one should do it too...but the Enertia and the plus really aren't highway bikes...they are commuter bikes that can do some highway in a pinch.

That's the on-board charger sitting on top of the BPM 44/70 battery module.  The motor controller mounts in the symmetrical position underneath the lower battery module and far away from the rider's precious parts.

The bike's current top speed is limited by the motor controller, but we are working with our motor controller partner in the UK to maximize the performance of the bike.  They have an identical Dynojet 250i (installed by Brammo) at their facility specifically for testing and optimizing the motor controls for Brammo products.  You are correct that the bike has more than enough power to exceed 70 mph, and I've been really leaning on the guys to allow a little more speed. We'll see what they come up with before final software release for production. 
Title: Re: Enertia Plus on the Dyno
Post by: protomech on March 10, 2012, 05:33:58 PM
Posted to facebook re: torque

‎24" tire @ 62 mph is 860 rpm
http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=%2862+mph+%2F+%28pi+ (http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=%2862+mph+%2F+%28pi+)*+24.2%22%29%29+in+rpm

23.5 hp @ 860 rpm is 194 Nm at the rear wheel
http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=23.5+hp+%2F+861.2+rpm (http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=23.5+hp+%2F+861.2+rpm)

Gearing is probably subject to change, but the Enertia Classic is 13:64, or about 4.9:1. If it's the same here, that puts the motor at 39.4 Nm at top speed (plus drivetrain losses).. looks like a completely flat torque curve, which was NOT the case with the Enertia Classic.

23 hp @ the rear wheel should get you a bit more than 62 mph if you regear it just a little.. : )
Title: Re: Enertia Plus on the Dyno
Post by: Gavin on March 10, 2012, 05:35:26 PM
Sweet...thanks Brian.

Will that affect delivery dates...vs a software release...

As in...is it new hardware (time and money) or tweaking and software (quicker and can be uploaded after the bike is in my eager little hands)....

Thanks

Gavin
Title: Re: Enertia Plus on the Dyno
Post by: Gavin on March 10, 2012, 05:37:13 PM
Thanks Gavin and Brian for making that happen.

Quote from Facebook:
Quote
Gavin McCullough
Hey Brammo....Since we know you have some Enertia Plus motorcycles running around Ashland in testing....could you please throw one (or place it gently) onto a Dyno and put up a video of it...would love to see the HP and top speed.
Thanks
g

Brammo
Let me see what we can do before we head off .......

Gavin McCullough
Sweet!

As a side note, perhaps someone should be taking screen shots of that video. The last video that showed Brammo on a dyno didn't stay up for very long.  :-\


You're welcome... :)

Though truthfully I really didn't do much...I think much more thanks go to Brian, Craig and Adrian

G


Ps...since Brammo has it on their Facebook page, I doubt it will go away ;)
Title: Re: Enertia Plus on the Dyno
Post by: Gavin on March 10, 2012, 05:41:05 PM
The controller looked sexy... Between that controller and the sexy batteries, more and more I want a clear body Enertia :)

I would like, as I've said before, 70mph. And 23.5 HP should do that...easily...I wonder if the power and is controlled electronically or by the sprocket size? ...that said, I've taken the Enertia classic on the highway, so this one should do it too...but the Enertia and the plus really aren't highway bikes...they are commuter bikes that can do some highway in a pinch.

That's the on-board charger sitting on top of the BPM 44/70 battery module.  The motor controller mounts in the symmetrical position underneath the lower battery module and far away from the rider's precious parts.

The bike's current top speed is limited by the motor controller, but we are working with our motor controller partner in the UK to maximize the performance of the bike.  They have an identical Dynojet 250i (installed by Brammo) at their facility specifically for testing and optimizing the motor controls for Brammo products.  You are correct that the bike has more than enough power to exceed 70 mph, and I've been really leaning on the guys to allow a little more speed. We'll see what they come up with before final software release for production.  

Ok, so the on-board charger looks bad ass and the batteries (seen in the newsletter) are killer sexy...

Can we get a clear body-panels version to show off all the tasty internals?

Gavin
Title: Re: Enertia Plus on the Dyno
Post by: Gavin on March 10, 2012, 06:35:30 PM
Some small details...

1. Mirrors are taller. I thought I would just go instantly to bar end mirrors, but I will try out these mirrors first.

2. The fuse area under the seat is changed. This might help with the flasher unit*... Which I've losened twice so far :). You just have to push it back in and the blinkers work again...

3. The seat lock is still on the kickstand side...not a horrid thing, but it would be slightly better on the opposite side.

Gavin

*if I ever go into a certain field of work, that will be my porn name..Well maybe just Flash Unit.

Title: Re: Enertia Plus on the Dyno
Post by: Gavin on March 10, 2012, 07:01:51 PM
Enertia Plus dyno test at Brammo HQ in Ashland, OR.   Dynojet 250i / Medium road load / No SAE correction.

Yes...any thoughts on the bolder part?

In this thread (http://www.elmoto.net/showthread.php?2069-Brammo-Enertia-on-the-dyno) at elmoto.net, the following was said:
Quote
Quote
This was corrected rear-wheel HP...not sure what they corrected for since it's electric...



Exactly. When you do the SAE power correction for an electric, you just inflate the number by a substantial amount (depending on what the atmospheric pressure and temp happen to be that day).

Its very tricky to even turn SAE correction off on most dynos. Its off on ours, and its calibrated.

So it looks like "No SAE correction" means "don't inflate the numbers".

Anybody want to put the video link up at elmoto?

G
Title: Re: Enertia Plus on the Dyno
Post by: Phantom on March 10, 2012, 07:24:53 PM
Anybody want to put the video link up at elmoto?

G

Ted (from elmoto.net) posted it today in that Brammo thread.
Title: Re: Enertia Plus on the Dyno
Post by: Gavin on March 10, 2012, 07:37:04 PM
Really?  I don't see it....can you put up a link? Thanks.

Gavin
Title: Re: Enertia Plus on the Dyno
Post by: Richard230 on March 10, 2012, 08:41:12 PM
Here it is, Gavin.  My advice is to not read the previous few pages.   :o

http://www.elmoto.net/showthread.php?2020-2012-Brammo-%28Enertia-Plus-amp-Empulse%29-Delivery-schedule-..../page8 (http://www.elmoto.net/showthread.php?2020-2012-Brammo-%28Enertia-Plus-amp-Empulse%29-Delivery-schedule-..../page8)
Title: Re: Enertia Plus on the Dyno
Post by: BrammoBrian on March 10, 2012, 09:38:58 PM
Will that affect delivery dates...vs a software release...

As in...is it new hardware (time and money) or tweaking and software (quicker and can be uploaded after the bike is in my eager little hands)....

Thanks

Gavin

Ah... should've worded that better.  There's a soft limit setting in the software of the motor controller right now.  It's just a matter of testing with the limit raised and releasing the final configuration to production.  Everything is on schedule.  No delays.  With road loads, which are slightly less than the medium dyno load, you'll see 67 mph top speed even if we're not successful with the testing (which is unlikely).  The bike is pretty potent from about 30mph up to it's top speed.  I rode this bike on our Friday lunch ride yesterday and the performance improvement is quite noticeable.  It feels like an Enertia that's grown a pair of... well, you get the idea.

Some nice studio shots of the bike in final configuration headed your way soon as our FVP (Final Validation Prototype) just returned from the photo studio. Trivia Factoid: Enertia Plus will share turn signals with the production Empulse (and they look gooooooood).   
Title: Re: Enertia Plus on the Dyno
Post by: Gavin on March 10, 2012, 10:28:16 PM
Thanks Brian...


Can't wait....literally :)
Title: Re: Enertia Plus on the Dyno
Post by: Shinysideup on March 10, 2012, 11:34:44 PM
Trivia Factoid: Enertia Plus will share turn signals with the production Empulse (and they look gooooooood).   

Hey, we'll gladly take all the trivia factoids!
Keep 'em coming...
It's dark out here.

- Bill
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"Everybody's got a plan, until they get hit." - Mike Tyson
Title: Re: Enertia Plus on the Dyno
Post by: Gavin on March 11, 2012, 01:18:56 AM
Thanks....mmmm, mechanic = Gabriel ?

G
Title: Re: Enertia Plus on the Dyno
Post by: Gavin on March 11, 2012, 07:48:41 PM
Different rear shock?

G
Title: Re: Enertia Plus on the Dyno
Post by: craigq on March 11, 2012, 09:11:20 PM
Different rear shock?

G

Wasn't the rear shock changing from an Elka in the Enertia to a Works Performance in the Enertia + ?
Title: Re: Enertia Plus on the Dyno
Post by: WanderLust on March 12, 2012, 04:27:35 PM
I especially liked the thumbs up at the end :D
Keep them coming, the new mirrors look nice, and a clear panel would be aweeeeSOME!
Title: Re: Enertia Plus on the Dyno
Post by: Gavin on March 21, 2012, 11:53:11 PM
Old Enertia naked...

(http://brammofan.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/brammofan-bike-015.jpg?w=620&h=465)

To compare to the dyno image...

Plus on dyno...flipped image to match above

(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6038/6858843146_67c27bb28c_c_d.jpg)
Title: Re: Re: Enertia Plus on the Dyno
Post by: Brammofan on March 22, 2012, 06:35:42 AM
Please do not post naked pictures on the forum.

;D
Title: Re: Enertia Plus on the Dyno
Post by: protomech on March 22, 2012, 09:47:36 AM
If you don't want to post naked (bike!) pictures on the forum you can just PM them to me ; )