Naked Motorcycles
2013Brammo Empulse
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The 2013 Brammo Empulse is an electric naked bike designed for environmentally conscious urban and suburban riders seeking practical commuting without emissions. It delivers instant torque through a sealed AC synchronous motor and six-speed transmission, achieving 100 mph with liquid-cooled efficiency. Best known for pioneering affordable electric motorcycle performance, it suits riders prioritizing sustainability alongside handling and comfort.
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Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- 190.5 kg
- Seat height
- 810 mm
- Power
- 53.6 HP (39.4 kW)
How it rides
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- Best suited as an urban commuter and short-range fun bike rather than a bike built for outright speed or distance.
- Built for
- A quiet, torquey, tech-forward electric naked that rewards smooth, deliberate riding and appeals to early-adopter, eco-conscious riders over speed junkies.
- Not ideal for
- Not a good fit for riders wanting long highway touring range, off-road capability, or high top-speed thrills.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Power
- 53.6 HP (39.4 kW)
- Torque
- 63.0 Nm (6.4 kgf-m)
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.2814 HP/kg (dry)
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Starting
- Electric
- Motor Type
- Sealed Permanent AC Synchronous motor
- Charge Time
- 8.0 hours
- Capacity:
- Not on record - add it
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- IET 6 speed gearbox with multi-plate, hydraulic activated wet clutch
Performance
- Top speed
- 160.9 km/h (100.0 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Overall length
- 2057 mm
- Overall height
- 1067 mm
- Seat height
- 810 mm
- Dry weight
- 190.5 kg
- Carrying capacity
- Optional Brammo hard saddle bags and top trunk.
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Lightweight extruded and welded aluminum - serves a battery tray (patent pending)
- Front suspension
- OE Spec 43mm inverted forks, adjustable preload, compression and rebound
- Rear suspension
- OE Spec Works Performance Shock with adjustable rebound and preload
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc. Nissin 4 piston, fixed caliper
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Brembo Single piston, floating caliper
- Front tyre
- 120/70-17
- Rear tyre
- 180/55-17
Other
- Color options
- Red, black, white
- Warranty
- 24
- Comments
- Brammo Power™ BPM15/90 Lithium-Ion ( NCM Chemistry), 103.6 Volt. Recharge time approximately 8 hours. Range: 125 km. Under deceleration, energy is returned to the battery system to both extend driving range and provide familiar rider feedback.
Specs last verified against published sources: .
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry weight | 191 kg | 191 kg | 191 kg |
| Seat height | 810 mm | 810 mm | 810 mm |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What engine power does the Brammo Empulse have?
The 2013 Brammo Empulse has a Power of 53.6 HP (39.4 kW).
What is the torque of the Brammo Empulse?
The 2013 Brammo Empulse has a Torque of 63.0 Nm (6.4 kgf-m or 46.5 ft.lbs).
How much does the Brammo Empulse weigh?
The 2013 Brammo Empulse has a Dry weight of 190.5 kg (420.0 pounds).
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