# Versatile Electric Motorbikes The Empulse TT is Victory's First Road-Legal Electric Motorcycle By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-07-31 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/empulse-tt References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/evrgrn-crash-sack-sleeping-bag/38726/) & [rei](http://www.rei.com/product/882939/evrgrn-crash-sack) The 2016 Empulse TT is the first ever fully road-legal electric motorbike offered by Victory Motorcycles. This bike is based on the Brammo Empulse R, and is a statement of intent from Victory, which took over the Brammo electric motorbike business. This bike offers a [fully adjustable suspension](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verge-ts-pro-motorcycle) with an inverted fork and the one rear shock, and is also equipped with dual-disk brakes at the front and lightweight aluminum rims. Powered by a Permanent Magnet AC Induction electric motor peaking at 54 horsepower and 61 pounds-feet of torque, this bike is extremely versatile and can be used for sporty riding as well as casual commuting. Indeed the Empulse TT caters to people with a need for speed as much as it does to people simply looking to get around to run errands. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Electric Motorbikes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop lightweight and high-performance electric motorbikes for various uses, from sporty riding to casual commuting. - **Road-legal Motorcycles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create more road-legal electric motorcycles that are fully adjustable, offering versatility for different riders. - **Electric Motorcycle Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Enter the electric motorcycle industry by acquiring or partnering with established brands to offer road-legal and versatile electric motorbikes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate electric motorbike technology into existing automotive products to create hybrid and electric vehicles for various purposes. - **Recreational Vehicle Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design electric motorbikes that cater to recreational vehicle enthusiasts, providing an eco-friendly alternative for outdoor adventures. - **Alternative Transportation Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop electric motorbikes as a viable alternative transportation solution for urban commuting, reducing traffic congestion and carbon emissions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electric Motorsport Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-te-1.md) - [Historic Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/can-am-origin.md) - [HIgh-Torque Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verge-ts-pro.md) - [Indian Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evtric-rise.md) - [Electric Powersports Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vtf-dirt-bike-series.md) - [Hybrid Terrain Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canam-origin-walkaround.md) - [Liquid-Cooled Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canam-electric-motorcycles.md) - [Electric Muscle Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e-dyroth.md) - [Retro-Inspired Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beachman.md)