Brammo Empulse LE (2014)

The Brammo Empulse Police LE is a motorcycle released in 2014, with an electric engine powered by a Brammo Powerc BPM15/90 Lithium-Ion battery pack that holds a 9.31kWh nominal capacity and a 10.2kWh maximum capacity. Recharge time ranges from 2.0 hours for typical Level II charging to 8.0 hours for maximum Level I charging. The battery has an approximate lifespan of 1,500 cycles, around 100,000 miles to 80% initial capacity. The bike has a maximum power output of 40 kW/54 hp, a maximum torque of 90 Nm/66.4 ft.lb, and a 6-speed IET transmission. It has a lightweight aluminum frame, a rake of 24 degrees, and a 1473 mm wheelbase. The Empulse LE features front and rear suspension, dual front brakes with twin four-piston hydraulic calipers, and a single rear brake with a dual-piston hydraulic caliper. It has a regenerative braking system that returns energy to the battery system while decelerating. The driving range is approximately 121 miles in the city, 56 miles on the highway, and 77 miles combined. It has a top speed of 169 km/h or 105 mph.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Brammo Empulse Police LE

Year: 2014

Motor: Parker GVM IPM, Sevcon Gen 4, Size 6 (650A peak)

Throttle: Ride by wire

Battery: Brammo Power c BPM15/90 Lithium-Ion (NCM Chemistry)

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

Battery Pack Voltage: 103.6 V (nominal), 117.6 Vdc (max)

Recharge Time: 2.0 hrs (typical, Level II charging from 20 to 80% SOC) 3.5 hrs (maximum, Level II charging from 0 to 100% SOC) 8.0 hrs (maximum, Level I charging from 0 to 100% SOC)

Battery Life: 1,500 cycles (approx.100,000 miles) to 80% initial capacity

Starting: Electric

Max Power: 40 kW / 54 hp @ 4500 rpm

Max Torque: 90 Nm / 9.18 kgf-m / 66.4 ft.lb

Clutch: Multi-plate, hydraulic activated wet clutch

Transmission: IET c 6 speed

Final Drive: Chain, 520 O-ring

Final Drive Ratio: 14:48

Frame: Brammo E-Beam Aluminum, Fabricated by Accossato in Italy. Lightweight extruded and welded aluminum – serves a battery tray (patent pending). Sub-frame of tubular steel

Rake: 24 degrees

Trail: 97 mm / 3.8″

Front Suspension: Semi-Adjustable ~A43 mm Marzocchi forks

Rear Suspension: Tubular steel swingarm, semi-adjustable Sachs Shock

Front Brakes: Dual ~A310 mm Brembo floating disk with twin four piston hydraulic Brembo brake calipers, radial mount.

Rear Brakes: Brembo single disk with dual piston hydraulic Brembo brake caliper

Front Wheel: 3.50 x 17″ Marchesini

Rear Wheel: 5.5 x 17″ Marchesini

Front Tyre: 120/70-17 AVON AV79

Rear Tyre: 180/55-17 AVON AV80

Dimensions: Length: 2065 mm / 81.3″ Width: 808 mm / 31.8″ Height: 1082 mm / 42.6″

Wheelbase: 1473 mm / 58.0″

Ground Clearance: 185 mm / 7.3″

Seat Height: 800 mm / 31.5″

Weight: 213 kg / 470 lbs

GVWR: 380 kg / 838 lbs

Regenerative Braking: Under deceleration, energy is returned to the battery system to both extend driving range and provide familiar rider feedback.

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)

Top Speed: 169 km/h / 105 mph