Naked Motorcycles
2012Brammo Empulse 10.0
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The 2012 Brammo Empulse 10.0 is an electric naked bike designed for eco-conscious urban and commuter riders seeking modern performance without emissions. Its sealed AC synchronous motor delivers instant 80 Nm torque with a 100 mph top speed, making it best known for combining practical daily usability with zero-emission thrills and innovative lightweight aluminum construction.
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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
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Designed primarily as an around-town and short-commute naked bike that showcases electric propulsion with instant torque rather than outright top-end speed.
- Built for
- An unconventional, tech-forward machine that trades a traditional engine note and long range for smooth, torque-rich, low-maintenance electric acceleration off the line.
- Not ideal for
- Not a good fit for riders wanting long-distance touring range, off-road capability, or the raw top-speed thrills of a combustion superbike.
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
- 80.0 Nm (8.2 kgf-m)
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.2814 HP/kg (dry)
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Starting
- Electric
- Motor Type
- Sealed Permanent AC Synchronous motor
- Capacity:
- Not on record - add it
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
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
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
- Warranty
- 12
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 | 2011 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Dry weight | 190 kg | 191 kg |
| Seat height | 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 10.0 have?
The 2012 Brammo Empulse 10.0 has a Power of 53.6 HP (39.4 kW).
What is the torque of the Brammo Empulse 10.0?
The 2012 Brammo Empulse 10.0 has a Torque of 80.0 Nm (8.2 kgf-m or 59.0 ft.lbs).
How much does the Brammo Empulse 10.0 weigh?
The 2012 Brammo Empulse 10.0 has a Dry weight of 190.5 kg (420.0 pounds).
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