Brammo Enertia

23rd July 2007

It’s the motorcycle influenced by the Ariel Atom – the Brammo Enertia is the world’s first production two-wheeler powered by electricity.

Designed by the North American importer of Ariel’s wild two-seater, it uses the latest race-bred technology. A carbon fibre chassis ensures the Enertia tips the scales at a flyweight 125kg. It’s intended as a commuter bike, and its powerful motor gives a 50mph top sped.

With its 46Nm of torque avail­able from a standstill, the Enertia should sprint from 0-30mph in 3.8 seconds, while big Brembo brakes bring it to a halt just as quickly.

Six hi-tech lithium phosphate batteries combine to give an output of nearly 77 volts and provide a range of 45 miles; a full recharge will take only three hours. With a power setting control, you can tune the Brammo either to deliver maximum performance or efficiency. The maker claims that by using the new bike for trips to and from work, owners will cut their CO2 output by around 92 per cent compared to a normal car.

This project is the first of a whole host which are in the pipeline at the ambitious US company. Also under development is a range of plug-in electric commuter, commercial and recreational vehicles. What’s more, with backing from Ariel, a lightweight, high-performance, track-inspired car should be next on the list.