Entries for May, 2008

May 8th, 2008

Electric Motorcycle for 'green' commuters

Now a day, there are number of good transportation choices. All of our choices have a bang on the future. Some might tell you that you need to do without...that the good times are over. That's not the way we see it.

Brammo Motorsports has their Enertia Electric Motorcycle. Brammo Motorsports is greatest known for bringing the Ariel Atom to the US. Though this may not be hybrid car, it’s the quickest way to get from 0-60mph in eco-friendly form of transportation. One that makes the similarly two-wheeled and battery-powered Segway looks like an environmental pocket protector. It's called the Enertia, an electric motorcycle so slick it couldn't be cooler if it were frozen.

The plug-in Enertia Electric Motorcycle has a driving range of about 50 miles and a 0-30 mph time of 3.8 seconds. The Enertia has no fuel tank and no internal-combustion engine. It simply uses six 12-volt lithium-phosphate battery packs. The bike is fueled by only plugging it into a 110-volt outlet.

Charging fast than most cell phones the Enertia reaches 80-percent charge in two hours, at the same time as full charge takes three hours. On a full charge, the Enertia Electric Motorcycle has the capability to go 40 to 50 miles before recharging.

Brammo is taking online orders for the US limited edition “Carbon” model starting at $14,995. Deliveries are expected to start in the first quarter of 2008. You may also reserve the standard model priced in at $11,995, which is expected to begin production by the third quarter of 2008.
 
Source: MSN Autos
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May 20th, 2008

BMW HP2 Megamoto

The HP2 is the latest bike to carry on the bigheaded BMW tradition of flat-twin engines. In this trim the motor makes 113 horsepower at 7,500 rpm, more than enough to power the 437 pound bike to stellar performance.

Heidfeld seemed quite taken with the motorcycle saying, “I really want to subject this bike to more intensive testing.” Just keep it away from the walls Nick.

Nick Heidfeld set up the time to take a closer look at the extra special high-performance two-wheeler. The exclusive BMW HP2 Megamoto is an uncompromising, lightweight motorcycle, with a design that is reduced to the absolute essentials, and which is capable of producing the greatest motorcycling enjoyment on the road.

Heidfeld: ‘For me, the Megamoto is a fascinating bike. A fantastic motorcycle. Its light weight and low centre of gravity promise top level handling. And it even manages to look special at the same time. As soon as I get the chance, I really want to subject this bike to more intensive

The flat-twin engine guarantees high-class riding enjoyment, with 113 hp / 83 kW at 7,500 rpm coupled with the low weight of 199kg - on the road. The ergonomic seat posture, oriented towards the front wheel, the seat height of 890mm and optional ABS make this extroverted racing boxer suitable for use in everyday riding situations. The upside-down forks are responsible for the precise and sturdy front-wheel suspension, while the adjustable Öhlins strut at the rear provides a spring distance of 180mm for a full-on road riding position.

The purist design coupled with elegant details such as the tank and lamp paneling made of the motorsport material, carbon, as well as the twin Akrapovic exhaust system, underline the exclusive sporting spirit of this BMW motorcycle.

 

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