BRP’s motorcycle brand Can-Am has just launched it’s first two electric motorcycles – The Can-Am Pulse and Origin. Brand has hints about it’s electric future, claiming to relaunch with a pair of electric motorcycles before two and half a year ago. This launched marks a return to grace for the legacy of motorcycle maker.
President and CEO of BRP José Boisjoli said, “ We are recalling out two-wheel heritage by bringing new excitement to the electric motorcycle industry. 50 years ago, Can-Am celebrated any victories with its Track’s Trail motorcycles, and we are bringing that pedigree back with a focus on modern electric power, connectivity and thrill. We intended to become a global leader in that space with true innovation designed to simplify the riding experience for new riders and introduce electric motorcycles to all.”
The electric bike is packed with 8.9 kWh battery packs, which makes capable to offers an estimated city range of 100 miles (160 km) or 90 miles (145 km) for the Pulse and origin respectively. However it is little bit disappointed to known that the offers battery put the e-bike below the LiveWire’s Del Mar and Mulholland.
But the catching point is that the smaller batteries get charges faster, the company also claiming a 20-80% charger time of just 50 minutes when plugged with a Level 2 charger. Also it features a 47 hp (35 kW) electric motor, boost the e-bike form 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) of 3.8s and 4.3s for the street-ready Can-Am Pulse and dual sport Can-Am Origin respectively.
The Pulse is a naked bikes described as being “playful and well-balanced”, offers a commuter-style riders a “cheat code for the city.” It comes with four different riding modes, a 1.7 liter glove box with build-in USB charging port, 17-inch Dunlop tires, and comes in a “compact size and height for better control in the city.” There is also a huge 10.25-inch touchscreen display with Apple CarPlay, which allows rides to navigate tier route and stay connected with each ride using the BRP Go! App.
However the Can-Am Origin is more of a dual sport that lets rides to enjoy the trails on the weekend and the return to their two-wheel commute on the next day. It features a high ground clearance and longer travel suspension, plus six riding modes. The glove box is smaller but their is freedom for off-road shenanigans as well as dual sports tires to help keep the rubber side down.
The pricing of the e-bike is as follow the Pulse is starts with $13,999 that will go $15,999 with added few extra colorway and body accoutrements, plus fancy LED lights. On the other hand the Origin starts at $14,4999 for the standard version or $16,499 for the Origin ‘73 edition. Brand said that the pre-orders are starts at selected BRP dealerships.
