Ride The Lightning

March, 2014

TAKE OFF ON THE WORLD'S MOST HIGH-PERFORMANCE ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLEFor two years in a row, the all-electric Empulse RR from Oregon-based Brammo won the racing series world championship for e-bikes. The pro­totype (you can't buy it yet) is proof of "what's possible using racing as a way to rapidly develop technology," accord­ing to lead designer Brian Wismann. What's so special about it? To find out, we hit Thunderhill Raceway in northern California. Prepare for some white-knuckle speed.L...