New version of the Brutus electric motorcycle unveiled

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Brutus 2.0 will continue to be tweaked for improved performance ahead of an end of year production window, but has already managed a zero to 60 mph (96.56 km/h) test run in just 4.74 seconds - despite tipping the scales at 535 pounds (242kg) - and is claimed to have a top speed in excess of 100 mph (160.93 km/h), and a range of at least 100 miles (160.93 km) between charges. The new version has been treated to a new drive train, upgraded braking, new bodywork, new electronics and new controls.</p> <ul id="gallery_images"> <li><a href="/web/20120928075343/http://www.gizmag.com/chris-bell-brutus2-electric-motorcycle/21188/pictures#1" class="image"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120928075343im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_tn/brutus2-0.jpg" title="The first version of the Brutus electric motorcycle announced last year, with SLA batterie..." alt="The first version of the Brutus electric motorcycle announced last year, with SLA batterie..."/></a></li> <li><a href="/web/20120928075343/http://www.gizmag.com/chris-bell-brutus2-electric-motorcycle/21188/pictures#2" class="image"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120928075343im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_tn/brutus2-1.jpg" title="Brutus 2.0 is claimed to offer aggressive riders an effective range of at least 100 miles ..." alt="Brutus 2.0 is claimed to offer aggressive riders an effective range of at least 100 miles ..."/></a></li> <li><a href="/web/20120928075343/http://www.gizmag.com/chris-bell-brutus2-electric-motorcycle/21188/pictures#3" class="image"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120928075343im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_tn/brutus2-2.jpg" title="The liquid-cooled, owner programmable Manzanita Zilla 1k motor controller manages pack vol..." alt="The liquid-cooled, owner programmable Manzanita Zilla 1k motor controller manages pack vol..."/></a></li> <li><a href="/web/20120928075343/http://www.gizmag.com/chris-bell-brutus2-electric-motorcycle/21188/pictures#4" class="image"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120928075343im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_tn/brutus2-3.jpg" title="Chris Bell's Brutus 2.0 electric sport cruiser" alt="Chris Bell's Brutus 2.0 electric sport cruiser"/></a></li> <li id="view_all"><a href="/web/20120928075343/http://www.gizmag.com/chris-bell-brutus2-electric-motorcycle/21188/pictures" class="blue">View all<br/></a></li> </ul> <div class="clear_both"></div> <p>While it's true that last year's Brutus electric motorcycle was quite the stunner, the tasty bodywork changes made to Bell's chain-driven 2012 model - Brutus 2.0 - are simply mouthwatering. There have been quite a few performance improvements, too, starting with the batteries. The new model sees 153 volt/4.9kWh Lithium Polymer battery packs that replace the earlier sealed lead acid outing, and that are designed to last up to 50,000 miles with minimal maintenance (if any). The batteries are recharged using a household mains outlet (110 V), and it's said to take just three hours to reach full charge.</p> <p>Bell says that it's better for riders to know the minimum range because different riding styles will yield different maximums. Brutus 2.0 is claimed, therefore, to offer aggressive riders an effective range of 100 miles between charges.</p> <div style="width: 530px; height: 352px; " class="article_img"><a href="/web/20120928075343/http://www.gizmag.com/chris-bell-brutus2-electric-motorcycle/21188/pictures#7" target="_blank"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120928075343im_/http://images.gizmag.com/inline/brutus2-6.jpg" width="530" alt="Brutus 2.0 features 153 volt/4.9kWh Lithium Polymer battery packs that are designed to las..."/></a></div> <p>The D&D; Systems brushed DC electric motor has 88 or 96 volts running to it, depending on whether the rider chooses the eco or performance program. Bell explained that the liquid-cooled, owner programmable Manzanita Zilla 1k motor controller manages pack voltage at 153 volts but only lets 88/96 volts through to the motor, allowing for "virtually no sag in amps or volts during hard acceleration and puts less stress on the pack as a whole."</p> <p>Working with the clutchless five speed transmission, this set up is said to offer more range and better performance in all riding conditions.</p> <p>New to the front of Brutus 2.0 is full HID and LED lighting, with the headlight area gaining a small fairing. The digital display is also a Manzanita unit, the LighTech carbon fiber rear view mirrors have been shifted to above the grips, and there are 50mm, inverted, 3-way, 14-point, adjustable front forks. The gas tank is not just there for show, it's hinged to allow keyed access to the batteries and a small storage area - big enough to hold a pair of gloves and some tools.</p> <p>All of the bodywork was hand-made in steel by Bell in his Las Vegas shop. The specs quote a 31-inch (78.74 cm) seat height, although the Link Type 3-Way 22-Point Adjustable Rear Shock caters for three-position ride height adjustment.</p> <p>With that impressive top speed, stopping power is of obvious importance. Brutus 2.0 has twin 6 piston dual Galfer rotor brakes at the front and dual piston caliper single Galfer rotor brake at the rear.</p> <p>"The rear calipers are independently controlled," Bell told us. "One by a standard foot brake and the other by a hand brake on the left side where the clutch lever normally is."</p> <div style="width: 530px; height: 352px; " class="article_img"><a href="/web/20120928075343/http://www.gizmag.com/chris-bell-brutus2-electric-motorcycle/21188/pictures#4" target="_blank"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120928075343im_/http://images.gizmag.com/inline/brutus2-3.jpg" width="530" alt="Chris Bell's Brutus 2.0 electric sport cruiser"/></a></div> <p>Bell revealed that the next three <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120928075343/http://brutusmotorcycle.com/index.html" target="_blank">Brutus</a> prototypes are currently in pieces in his shop, waiting to be built. He also told us that he's currently working with Nevada law enforcement on a version of the electric sport cruiser with better acceleration and bodywork, and features geared more toward the useable office requirements of motor patrol officers.</p> <p>"If I can get a fast track through all the federal red tape, the end of the year will see models available to the public," said Bell. "As I move forward with meeting federal standards I am working with industry leaders to identify any potential issues and address those issues before they become a problem to gaining all the necessary approvals."</p> <p>"I really hate to put a price out right now because it will end up being less by the time we get to production but I can say with confidence it will be less than US$35,000," he said, when asked about the cost to future Brutus riders. "With rebates and incentives that price will drop quite a bit. As for the international market, I would love to make Brutus available and plan on it. Only time and demand will tell, for now I will focus my efforts in America but I will always consider special orders for international buyers."</p> <p>Have a look at the following video, to whet your appetites until then: <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120928075343if_/http://www.youtube.com/embed/sKhAtXgiKhI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p> <p>Source: <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120928075343/http://green.autoblog.com/2012/01/21/brutus-2-0-electric-cruiser-is-more-beautiful-more-beastlier/" target="_blank">Autoblog</a></p>   <div id="bottom_unit"> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120928075343js_/http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"></script> </div> </div>   <span class="title share_bar">Share</span> <div id="article_share_bar" class="dotsontop share_bar"> <div class="as_button fb_as_button"><div class="fb-like" data-href="http://www.gizmag.com/chris-bell-brutus2-electric-motorcycle/21188/" data-send="false" data-layout="box_count" data-show-faces="false"></div><script type="text/javascript">_ga.trackFacebook();</script></div> <div class="as_button"><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120928075343/http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-count="vertical" data-via="gizmag">Tweet</a></div> <div class="as_button"><div class="g-plusone" data-size="tall" data-href="http://www.gizmag.com/chris-bell-brutus2-electric-motorcycle/21188/"></div></div> <div class="as_button"><iframe style="overflow: hidden; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; " src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120928075343if_/http://badge.stumbleupon.com/badge/embed/5/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gizmag.com%2Fchris-bell-brutus2-electric-motorcycle%2F21188%2F" width="50" height="60" id="iframe-stmblpn-widget-2"></iframe></div> <div class="as_button"><div class="pin-it-button" data-url="https://web.archive.org/web/20120928075343oe_/http://www.gizmag.com/chris-bell-brutus2-electric-motorcycle/21188/" data-image="http://images.gizmag.com/hero/brutus2.jpg" data-description="The new version of Chris Bell's stunning Brutus electric motorbike benefits from a new drive train, upgraded braking, new bodywork, new electronics and new controls."></div></div> <div class="as_button"><script type="IN/Share" data-counter="top"></script></div> <div class="as_button" id="reddit_button_bar"><script type="text/javascript">reddit_newwindow='1'</script></div> </div>  <span class="title clear_left">About the Author</span> <div class="dotsontop" id="authorcontainer">  <a href="/web/20120928075343/http://www.gizmag.com/author/paul-ridden/"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120928075343im_/http://images.gizmag.com/author_profiles/112.jpg" alt="Paul Ridden" id="bio_pic"/> </a>   While Paul is loath to reveal his age, he will admit to cutting his IT teeth on a TRS-80 (although he won't say which version). An obsessive fascination with computer technology blossomed from hobby into career before the desire for sunnier climes saw him wave a fond farewell to his native Blighty in favor of Bordeaux, France. He's now a dedicated newshound pursuing the latest bleeding edge tech for Gizmag.   <a href="/web/20120928075343/http://www.gizmag.com/author/paul-ridden/">All articles by Paul Ridden</a> <br class="clear_both"> </div>  <div id="tags"> <span class="title">Tags</span> <div class="dotsontop"> <ul> <li>» <a href="/web/20120928075343/http://www.gizmag.com/tag/electric+motorcycle/" rel="tag">Electric Motorcycles</a></li> </ul> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> </div> <div id="bing_unit"></div>  <span class="title" id="comments">5 Comments</span> <div class="dotsontop"> <div id="comment-104800" class="a_comment"> <p>These electric bikes really need a decent 'look' done by someone from Ducati or something. There is no need for an external frame like around an engine, I'm sure the batteries can be split down the middle and maybe form part of a fairing; and the 'tank' is pointless but traditional. </p> <p>Using gears to take advantage of the low rev torque is interesting but does brutal things to the weight, I would like to see front and rear 'spindles' that can change diameter in a belt, maybe magnetised. </p> <span class="name">Ozuzi</span><br> <span class="date"> 24th January, 2012 @ 03:19 pm PST</span> </div> <div id="comment-104992" class="a_comment"> <p>I agree with Ozuzi's comments, although I think there are better ways to implement motor speed changes (that I can't go into, since intellectual property is involved). The big problem with the Brutus is its price, at almost 3 times the tag of a comparable gasoline motorcycle. The promise that tax credits and rebates will reduce the high price only means you'll pay just twice the price of the competing non-electric bike. Besides the fact that a large part of the biking community is never going to give up their noisy gasoline engines, the price tag reduces your buyer community to affluent "oddballs" - not a roadmap for a successful business. </p> <span class="name">Pat Kelley</span><br> <span class="date"> 25th January, 2012 @ 08:22 am PST</span> </div> <div id="comment-105091" class="a_comment"> <p>- The traditional styling (fuel tank where it 'should' be, etc) gives the bike a familiar look. Make it too wacky and nobody will buy it. </p> <p>- The price is high but it follows Tesla's model, go high end at first to raise R&D; money and then come out with cheaper models. </p> <p>- I'm not sure what the mental block is, but tax credits *are not* price cuts. They reduce your taxable income, nothing more. </p> <p>I wish Mr. Bell wild and rampant success. I can't wait until Ebikes are sold along ICE bikes. </p> <span class="name">Neil</span><br> <span class="date"> 25th January, 2012 @ 01:45 pm PST</span> </div> <div id="comment-105100" class="a_comment"> <p>Nice photos, convincingly 'butch', traditional-looking bike. One of several Gizmag has featured over the last few years. Problem is, to make best use of batteries (much lower energy storage density than petrol or diesel) you need a machine that's as light, minimally-constructed and aerodynamic as possible - not a two-wheeled electric brick with retro styling (or even one with racing aeros, held back by racetrack rules from the 1950s). </p> <span class="name">Alexander Lowe</span><br> <span class="date"> 25th January, 2012 @ 02:40 pm PST</span> </div> <div id="comment-105517" class="a_comment"> <p>The price is right for the class and market the bike is in. 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