In Eco mode, the Empulse handles like a proper sportbike, but it just doesn't feel like a sportbike especially when restricted to 5000 rpms or less. I was a little worried that a bit of buyers remorse might kick in. Sure I knew exactly what I bought, but I also had a lot emotion invested in this bike.
Thankfully, Sport mode flat delivers! I finally have the punch that I need to get around traffic in the way that I feel safest. I can keep an easy +5 mph pace above traffic. When traffic starts to ensnare me I can punch through any hole. And the rear end squats nicely on corner exits now.
Thank you, Brammo, for Sport mode. By delivering both modes, you've managed to deliver two completely different bikes in one. And thanks for having the setting saved over power cycles. Hopefully with so throttle management, I'll be able to commute in Sport mode without affecting my range too much. I might switch back on occasion, but only if I'm in stop and go traffic. Actually, I don't know what the proper name for Eco mode is. Maybe it's Comfort mode?
