Hi All,
My name is Shane. I seem to be experiencing a lack of imagination this evening picking out a username, so I guess I'll just go by Shane. I found my way to this forum through looking for information on the new Empulse.
At the risk of drawing the collective ire of the rest of you, let me be honest and say that prior to reading this forum, when I have seen pictures of the Enertia, or read the specs, I was less than impressed. I've been a sportbike rider most of my 20+ years of riding, so I guess I expect a little more. But here I came across something that changed my mind: a picture, offered up by BrammoBrian, of an Enertia modified for off-road duty, to include knobby tires and a raised front fender. Having recently abandoned street riding (will the Empulse change that?), my family and I spend a lot of time riding in the dirt. So seeing the Enertia configured that way helped me remove my sportbike-oriented view of the Enertia and see it for what it is: a light, maneuverable, commute, errand, and recreational bike.
Of course my interest is still the Empulse. Having most recently owned an SV650, I find the Empulse's specs incredibly...... well, credible. I can see myself owning one. I can even see myself riding on the street again (I'm going back to college, and parking and traffic, yeah). The SV always had more than enough power for me, and I can count on one hand (with fingers to spare) the number of times I actually rode to triple digit speeds. I'd say I'd feel right at home on an Empulse.
It is nice to see that Brammo has, with the Enertia, proven itself a viable company. Nobody wants to drop a deposit on something just to find the company can't produce. And I am immensely encouraged by the reports I've read here of their excellent customer service and the direct participation of key members of their business.
Well, that's about it, so, for now, 'hey' to everyone. -Shane
