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Fountain Inn, SC United States | Despite the precipitous downward stock price, Polaris has not been sitting still. They just announced the acquisition of Brammo Electric Motorcycles.
From the Press Release:
Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today announced it has acquired the electric motorcycle business of Brammo Inc. In addition, Polaris is acting as a leading investor in a recapitalization of Brammo that enables the company to focus exclusively on the design, development and integration of electric vehicle power trains.
Going forward, the two companies will leverage Polaris' leading position in the global powersports industry to market a variety of electric vehicles utilizing Brammo's award winning lithium-ion electric drivetrain technology, while freeing Brammo to continue developing its innovative electric vehicle powertrains. Brammo supplies these products, including the Brammo Power battery pack and Brammo Power vehicle management systems, globally to a wide range of OEMs. As part of this transaction, Polaris will utilize the assets acquired to begin manufacturing electric motorcycles in the second half of 2015 at its Spirit Lake, IA facility.
Full News Release |
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Visionary
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| Not sure I would like it.
Couldn't spend money on gas or exhaust or cams
Could go zero to 100 mph in less time.
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Cruiser
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Albuquerque NM | Good for Polaris! I don't want an electric bike, but good for them.
I was just bombing down the interstate enjoying the sound of the V-twin at 3,000. |
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Visionary
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Brighton, TN | I had to look up the info and caught a few videos of the bike. WOW and more WOW. The super bike was competing with the 1000 CC bikes and catching and passing them on the straight aways like they were standing still. Granted it was their video but if its close WOW. the rider had to keep dialing back the torque, so that he didn't wheelie out of every corner. Now I want one. The bike was 200 lbs heavier and just looked like massive acceleration. |
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Cruiser
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McHenry, IL | Interesting. This is the same company that brought us the Ariel Atom which used Chevy's Ecotech engine, just like the Slingshot. The Ariel Atom is a seriously fun high performance vehicle, at least from what I have read. Never had the opportunity to ride in one. |
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Visionary
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Brighton, TN | after review it looks like it was up against 600cc supersport bikes, and they have plans to run it in the AMA circuit. Should be fun. |
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Tourer
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Albuquerque, NM | http://m.overdrive.in/news/polaris-files-a-patent-for-victory-charg...
http://www.twowheelmania.com/2015/02/05/victory-charging-electric-m...
Edited by nailer 2015-02-10 4:29 PM
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Iron Butt
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Orlando, FL | http://www.brammo.com/home/ |
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Iron Butt
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Orlando, FL | TRACK REVIEW
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SjL1ceX1MI
Empulse Vs. Suzuki Gsxr 750
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-sRfrcpgzY |
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Iron Butt
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Orlando, FL | Of course then there is the Misssion Motorcycle starting at 29K and maxing out at 74K for the GP model. But all of them do 0-60 in 3 seconds and top out at 150 MPH with 160 HP at the wheel!!!!!!!
Leno's Garage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WypZvsIj8-k
Promo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YReiAA9uoUs |
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Polaris Acquires Brammo Electric Motorcycle Company