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The first version of the Brutus electric motorcycle announced last year, with SLA batteries, naked headlight and hanging rear mirrors
Brutus 2.0 is claimed to offer aggressive riders an effective range of at least 100 miles between charges
The liquid-cooled, owner programmable Manzanita Zilla 1k motor controller manages pack voltage at 153 volts but only allows 88/96 volts through to the motor
Chris Bell's Brutus 2.0 electric sport cruiser
The specs quote a 31-inch seat height, although the Link Type 3-Way 22-Point Adjustable Rear Shock caters for three-position ride height adjustment
The front of Brutus 2.0 has full HID and LED lighting, with the headlight area gaining a small fairing
Brutus 2.0 features 153 volt/4.9kWh Lithium Polymer battery packs that are designed to last up to 50,000 miles with minimal maintenance (if any)
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
Chris Bell's Brutus 2.0 electric sport cruiser
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
The Manzanita digital display of the Brutus 2.0 electric sport cruiser
The rear brake calipers are independently controlled. One by a standard foot brake and the other by a hand brake on the left side where the clutch lever normally is
Article Summary
Chris Bell has just put the finishing touches to a new version of his Brutus electric sport cruiser. 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.
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