Empulse Specifications

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Empulse and Empulse R Specifications

  • The Empulse R has carbon fiber headlight shroud, front and rear fenders, top panel (this is the panel immediately ahead of the colored panel) and rear light housing.
  • The Empulse R has a name badge and features fully adjustable (gold) front suspension and fully adjustable adjustable rear-suspension.
  • The Empulse uses Semi-Adjustable 43mm Marzocchi Forks for the Front Suspension.
  • The Empulse uses Semi-Adjustable Sachs Shocks for Rear Suspension.

Empulse Motor

Motor Type: Permanent Magnet AC (PMAC) - Water Cooled

Motor Controller: Sevcon Gen 4

Peak Motor Power: 40kW, @ 8,200 rpm (54 hp)

Peak Continuous Current: 270 amps

Final Drive: Direct Chain Drive (14/48) 520 O-ring chain

Transmission: IET 6 speed gearbox with multi-plate, hydraulic activated wet clutch

Emissions: None

Max Motor Torque:: 63Nm (46.5 foot pounds)

Battery Pack

Battery Type Brammo Power™ BPM15/90 Lithium-Ion ( NCM Chemistry)

Battery Pack Capacity: 9.31 kWh (nominal), 10.2 kWh (max)

Battery Pack Voltage: 103.6 V (nominal)

Battery Life: 1,500 cycles to 80% capacity (100% DOD)

Recharge Time: Level I maximum charging time: 8 Hours. (0 – 99% SOC, no cell imbalances)

Level II maximum charging time: 3.5 Hours. (0 – 99% SOC, no cell imbalances)

Every 10 minutes of Level II charging adds up to 5 miles of range

Empulse Performance

Empulse Performance: 100 + mph (160 + km/h)

Driving Range: City: 121 miles* (195 km)

Highway: 56 miles** (90 km)

Combined: 77 miles*** (124 km)

  • SAE City Riding Range Test Procedure for Electric Motorcycles (variable speed, 19 mph / 30km/h average)
    • SAE Highway / Constant Speed Riding Range Test Procedure for Electric Motorcycles (70 mph / 113 km/h sustained)
      • SAE Highway Commuting Cycle (.5 City weighting, .5 Highway weighting)

Operating Modes

2 Operating Modes selectable through the handlebar switch:

1. “Normal” - limits acceleration by reducing maximum current delivered to the motor through the motor controller in order to maximize driving range.

2. “Sport” - provides maximum performance in both acceleration and top speed. Regenerative Braking: Under deceleration, energy is returned to the battery system to both extend driving range and provide familiar rider feedback.

Operating Cost

Assuming 13 cents /kWh for electricity:


1 cent per mile around town

2 cents per mile on the highway

Approximately 400 miles for every $4.00 of electricity.

Data Collection

Brammo DDC™ (Dynamic Data Collection) records key motorcycle parameters at 1Hz (1 sample/second) for analysis and service support.

Empulse Dimensions

Weight: 470lbs. / 213kg

Seat Height: 31.5” 80.0 cm

Width: 31.8” (bar end-to-bar end) 80.77 cm

Height: 42.6” (highest portion of the dash) 108.2 cm

Length: 81.3” 206.5 cm

Ground Clearance: 7.3” 18.54 cm

Rake/Trail: 24° / 3.8"

Storage Capacity: Optional Brammo hard saddle bags and top trunk.

Fuel Economy: 485 mpg-e 206 km/L-e

Carrying Capacity: Cargo Capacity 365 lbs. / 165.6 kg (805 lbs. / 365.1 kg total combined motorcycle, rider, passenger and cargo)

Wheelbase: 58.0” 147.32 cm

Warranty: 2 Years (Limited Factory Warranty) 1 year Fender-to-Fender Limited Warranty, 2 year Limited Powertrain Warranty (Batteries and Motor)

Colors: True Blood Red, Eclipsed Black, White Noise

Empulse Key Components

Frame: Brammo E-Beam™ Aluminum, Fabricated by Accossato in Italy

Sub-Frame: Tubular Steel, Fabricated by Accossato in Italy

Triple Clamps: Forged Aluminum

Swing Arm: Tubular Steel, Fabricated by Accossato in Italy

Suspension Front: Fully Adjustable 43mm Marzocchi Forks (Empulse uses Semi-Adjustable 43mm Marzocchi Forks)

Suspension - Rear: Fully Adjustable Sachs Shock (Empulse uses Semi-Adjustable Sachs Shocks)

Brakes - Front: Dual 310mm Brembo floating disk with twin four piston Hydraulic Brembo Brake Calipers, Radial Mount.

Brakes - Rear: Brembo single disk with dual piston Hydraulic Brembo Brake Caliper

Wheels (Front/Back): 17”x 3.5” Marchesini / 17” x 5.5” Marchesini

Tires (Front/Back): 120/70-17 AVON AV79 / 180/55-17 AVON AV80

Instrumentation: LCD display; speed, tach, odometer, gear position, energy consumption, battery status, estimated range and system status

Recharge J1772 Level I and II 110V AC to J1772 Level 1 Adapter included

Brammo products used for racing do not carry a manufacturer's warranty.

All specifications are subject to change without notice.