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2010 Brammo Enertia Comparison Review Photo Gallery

The Brammo Enertia is a purpose-built electric commuter.

Batteries, motors, extension cords... Electric motorcycles aren't coming folks, they're already here. Check out how the 2010 Brammo Enertia did in our 2010 Electric Motorcycle Comparison.

The Brammo Enertia makes use of lithium-iron-phosphate batteries developed by Texas-based Valence Technology. At total of six such batteries sit staggered above and below the main spines of the Brammo’s black aluminum frame.

2010 Brammo Enertia

Riding position on the Enertia is also upright, but more standard, with the 32-inch seat delivering a lower feel.

2010 Brammo Enertia

The Brammo's suspension gets the edge over the Zero's.

2010 Brammo Enertia

The Brammo instrumentation is more engaging. It cycles through a number of displays. One master display shows estimated range along with other data like power output displayed in kWh.

The Brammo Enertia sources an AC motor from the German manufacturer Perm.

Getting the Brammo booted up is a procedure: Turn ignition key, press and hold start button on tank which triggers an auditory signal, lift kickstand up, move throttle button from off to on (if it’s left in the on position, the LCD display will prompt you to cycle that from off then on), wait a couple seconds for everything to hook up and finally a flashing green warning on the display means the drive is enabled.

The Brammo's Brembo brakes outclass the Zero's Gator units.

The Brammo has difficulty keeping things cool with its electric motor at high speeds.

2010 Brammo Enertia

The Enertia feels more solid and sure in the handling department. This is aided by its narrower feel, plusher suspension and its Avon RoadRider tires, which felt more secure.

2010 Brammo Enertia

The Brammo and Zero both can hustle around the corners well enough for their commuting applications, with the Enertia getting the overall edge in handling.

Capable as an urban commuter, the biggest limitations of rides like the Enertia are range and top speed.

The bikes perform best under 45 mph, city commuting. Even if riders can coax these rides up into the 60s, neither can manage constant cruising at that mph for very long – the Brammo particularly ill-suited for top-speed jaunts.

2010 Brammo Enertia

The more tucked away Enertia motor struggles to sustain long durations of heavy use, with the top-mounted cooling fan kicking in quite often.

Stowing away the longer accessory charging cord.

The Brammo requires more work: Turn off bike, twist key to steering lock, then twist to charge postion, press and hold tank button to enable charging mode, remove key to unlock seat, plug underseat charger into wall outlet.

The Brammo offers a host of charging information including percentage charged, time to full charge and the option of watching a more indepth status for the various batteries.

Batteries, motors, extension cords... Electric motorcycles aren't coming, they're already here.

Motorcycle USA held onto its Brammo Enertia test unit for some commuting miles at our Medford, Oregon HQ.

The Brammo is a commuter bike, plain and simple, and for some urban riders it may be the best commuting tool out there.

Make yourself seen on the Brammo, as chances are riders won't be heard without tapping the horn.

Need some juice for the Enertia... Find an untended wall plug!