Brammo Tests the Empulse TTX with EBoz and Shelina.

[BrammoBrian]

Haven't seen these photos pop up here, so I thought I'd do the honors. 

We had a great private test at Thunderhill Raceway in Willows, CA last week.  With no Empulse RR, we were able to concentrate on evaluating some changes made to the Empulse TTX since the previous test at the end of December and get a little more seat time for Shelina, who will be racing the bike this season. 

I could go on and on about all the things we tested and learned, but I think the real story here is that the Empulse TTX production racer is now capable of running very similar lap times to the Empulse RR when it made it's debut back at the start of 2011 as a full prototype racer.  Actually, the TTX was about 9/10ths of a second faster than the best lap time on the RR's first test with Steve Atlas! 

For me, this proves that Brammo has been able to translate lessons learned through racing to improve the product we now offer commercially.  I know all OEMs talk about this, but few truly acheive it or have so clear an example of it working.  It was a rewarding experience for me, so I thought if anyone would appreciate the milestone - it would be this group. 

Here are my favorites from the test, but feel free to browse the gallery:

http://brammoelectricmotorcycles.smugmug.com/Racing/Brammo-Thunderhill-Feb-2013/28069719_KQFd6f#!i=2371299516&k=tCX6CxM

[Gavin]

Great photos...Great information. Two super sweet people. I wish them well...and fast and safe racing.

Too bad there wasn't the RR there for SteveO and Boz to ride...but I gather that will be happening soon...

Gavin

[ttxgpfan]

What is the lap time difference from the TTX to the R to the not R?  Thanks for the update Brian!

[BrammoBrian]

Here's the full story behind the last test at Thunderhill... we had friends! 

http://www.cycleworld.com/2013/03/05/electric-motorcycles-eligible-for-sportbike-classes-in-afm-roadracing/

[Gavin]

holy moley....gas and electric racing together? Sweet

Gavin

[Gavin]

2013 AFM Race Schedule (subject to change)
Date    Track
March 2-3    Buttonwillow Raceway Park
May 4-5    Infineon Raceway
June 1-2    Thunderhill Park
July 6-7    Thunderhill Park
August 3-4    Thunderhill Park
August 31/September 1    Infineon Raceway
October 5-6    Thunderhill Park

again, holy moley...lots of racing if TTXGP is also included...Is Brammo racing both AFM and TTXGP??

Gavin

[Brammofan]

again, holy moley...lots of racing if TTXGP is also included...Is Brammo racing both AFM and TTXGP??

Gavin

Signs point to "yes":
http://www.brammo.com/events/
09/27/2013 - 09/29/2013  FIM Superbike World ChampionshipFIM Superbike World Championship at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
08/16/2013 - 08/18/2013  Red Bull Indianapolis GP TTXGP North America Championship 2013 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
07/19/2013 - 07/21/2013  Red Bull US Grand Prix TTXGP North America Championship 2013 at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca

[Gavin]

only 3 TTXGP races?

Still, 10 races total will keep Brammo Racing plenty busy

Sadly for us non-California people, 9 of 10 races are in California.

And Brammo marketing should make some Brammo Racing shirts and hats and such...

Gavin

BrammoRacing

[ttxgpfan]

No 4 races from what I was told and published.  Going back to Miller.  Also I asked Brian and they are not racing all of the AFM races, but are looking to compete for an AFM championship in 2014.

[Gavin]

Yea...I would like to go to Miller...is there a date for that race? I'm already doing a trip in early June and gotta get my days off as early as possible or the hospital fills my schedule way way in advance....

G

[ttxgpfan]

No, no date for Miller but I suspect it will be with AHRMA again.  I think they are there 2 weeks after Indy, so late August?

[Gavin]

Late August would be good...

By then my grandson should be a month old and I can probably escape for a few days without the wife killing me.

Yes, sometime in July I will become a granddad for the second time

Gavin

[Brammofan]

That is very cool for you, Gramps!