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2012Brammo Enertia

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The 2012 Brammo Enertia is an electric commuter motorcycle for riders who want quiet, low-cost urban transport. It makes 17.4 hp and 40 Nm through a twist-and-go drive, with a 97 km/h top speed.

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Dry weight
147.0 kg
Seat height
813 mm
Power
17.4 HP (12.8 kW)
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What’s new for the 2012 Brammo Enertia

vs the 2011
Spec20112012
Rear suspension Elka hydraulic with compression damping adjustment. 5.0´ / 12.75 cm of suspension travel Elka hydraulic with compression damping adjustment. 5.0´/ 12.75 cm of suspension travel
Other years 2010 2011 2012 2013

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Speed 14Agility 61Comfort 45Off-road 5Touring 10Road manners 45
Off-road & trail5%
Cornering40%
City riding78%
Daily riding55%
Touring10%
Two-up15%
Track5%
Best for
Built as an early electric commuter aimed at short urban hops and eco-conscious city riding rather than performance or distance work.
Built for
A quiet, torquey little runabout that trades outright speed and range for simplicity, low maintenance, and instant, clutch-free acceleration off the line.
Not ideal for
Not for riders wanting highway speeds, long-distance touring range, passenger comfort, or any kind of off-road capability.

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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At 813mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2012 Brammo Enertia, with a relaxed knee angle of around 125 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine
Power
17.4 HP (12.8 kW)
Torque
40.0 Nm (4.1 kgf-m) @ 1450 RPM
Power/weight ratio
0.1184 HP/kg (dry)
Cooling system
Liquid
Starting
Electric
Motor Type
High output sealed brushless permanent magnet AC motor
Capacity:
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Transmission
Transmission type
Automatic
Clutch
No clutch or gear
Performance
Top speed
96.6 km/h (60.0 mph)
Dimensions & weight
Overall length
2070 mm
Overall width
318 mm
Seat height
813 mm
Dry weight
147.0 kg
Carrying capacity
Soft shell expandable panniers - or - rigid Givi lockable storage bag
Chassis & suspension
Frame
Lightweight extruded and welded aluminum - serves a battery tray (patent pending)
Front suspension
Marzocchi Shiver hydraulic USD with compression damping adjustment. 5.0´
Rear suspension
Elka hydraulic with compression damping adjustment. 5.0´/ 12.75 cm of suspension travel
Front wheel travel
127 mm
Rear wheel travel
127 mm
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
Single disc. Bremo
Rear brakes
Single disc. Bremo
Front tyre
120/70-18
Rear tyre
150/55-17
Other
Color options
Green, silver, white, orange

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 2010201120122013
Dry weight 147 kg 147 kg 147 kg 147 kg
Seat height 813 mm 813 mm 813 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 Enertia have?

The 2012 Brammo Enertia has a Power of 17.4 HP (12.8 kW).

What is the torque of the Brammo Enertia?

The 2012 Brammo Enertia has a Torque of 40.0 Nm (4.1 kgf-m or 29.5 ft.lbs) @ 1450 RPM.

How much does the Brammo Enertia weigh?

The 2012 Brammo Enertia has a Dry weight of 147.0 kg (324.1 pounds).

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