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I don't remember precisely what triggered me to search this article out, but I believe it had to do with a bizarrely conspicuous product placement in a movie or TV show. I always wondered what the story was behind why Babylon 5 featured a motorcycle in one of their episodes. I get wanting to have some nostalgia in their story lines - many "not so distant future" sci-fi shows have the characters reminisce about our current culture - but it was odd that they'd be able to rebuild a (what was then a) current model just to ride it on the show. I didn't rewatch the episode, but I believe that the character even cited the model name and a marketing bullet list of its features - as one might do for a vintage item that one is obsessed with, but in this case it was a current model for sale and so it reeked of product placement.

In any case, here is the article on the incident in their fan pages where they list some of the "fictional facts" that the characters cited in the show.  In particular:

As gasoline-powered devices became out of favor due to their harmful effects on the atmosphere, production decreased and the last gasoline powered motorcycle was built in 2035. By 2258, they were a rare collector's item.

Full article: https://babylon5.fandom.com/wiki/Motorcycle

I got this via email but it hasn't shown up in the news section of the web site yet...

Energica Ego First Batch Delivery: Switzerland & the Netherlands

We are pleased to inform you that Energica Ego first batch delivery has officially begun! The first Energica Egos already arrived in Switzerland and in the Netherlands! Other motorcycles are going to be shipped to U.S. and Portugal!

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For more information about Energica Ego, options list and prices, we invite you to find the Energica dealer/importer close to you, using the Dealer Locator on our website.

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Energica Ego45 nr. 1 Delivery!

On August 7th the Energica Ego45 Nr.1 was officially delivered to Mr. Paolo Vanzetto under the shining blue sky of Marostica (Vicenza, Italy)!
The exclusive numbered edition of Energica Ego was delivered in the main square of Marostica, Piazza Castello, where each September, one of the most fascinating events, the Marostica chess game is hosted.

“I am honored to be the first customer to drive this jewel of technology, but even more that this bike is entirely developed and manufactured in Italy!
This is a revolution that will be long remembered for years to come. I am absolutely certain that I will feel more enthusiasm with every single rotation of the EGO’s throttle…”

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Energica Ego at Monterey’s Concorso Italiano: the ultimate driving experience on showcase!

Energica Ego will display its top-level disruptive technology at the Concorso Italiano exhibition, that will take place on Saturday August 15th, during Monterey's famous Car Week.
The first model Ego from Energica Motor Company will be on display, thanks to Bello Moto. Bello Moto is the best source for vintage Vespa scooter restoration, service, support and sale in San Francisco.

Meet us on August 15th at the Concorso Italiano, housed at the Black Horse Golf Course – 1 McClure Way, Seaside, CA 93955

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Beware any imitation and any unofficial resellers.

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As mentioned on Facebook they are actively hiring - though it appears to be via an external software contracting company that they are using to develop the bike's software rather than directly for their own company.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152195299579840&set=a.10151639434444840.1073741824.71173029839&type=1&relevant_count=1
https://www.mission-motorcycles.com/jobs

It seems the founders aren't getting along very well...

http://green.autoblog.com/2014/01/02/mission-motorcycles-sues-co-founder-counter-suit-expected/

The web site has the following description of the range of the Mission R:

With power densities previously unheard of for electric motorcycles, and over 17 kWh of stored power, the UltraPack™ not only allows for the world's best superbike performance, but also a real-world range of over 140 miles as measured using the Motorcycle Industry Council’s (MIC) SAE combined cycle standard, at 70 mph highway steady-state speed.

The various battery sizes list the following ranges:

12kWh, 170 mile city, 105 mile "real world"
15kWh, 200 mile city, 120 mile "real world"
17kWh, 230 mile city, 140 mile "real world"

The description includes text that describes two separate and conflicting standard range measurements.  They clearly say "70mph steady-state" which would imply they are quoting the pure highway range, but they also clearly state "SAE combined cycle standard" which mixes the 70mph range with the city range.

The "real world" ranges they list are about 60% of the advertised city ranges - which is about the same as the ratio of the Zero S hwy/city, and about the same as the Empulse combined/city ratio.

The Mission R has a fairing to help with highway range, but it is probably heavier than the Zero (and probably the Empulse too) which would have an impact as well.  It's also a sportier bike than either which would tend to suggest that a "real world range" for it would be geared more towards highway speeds, no?

I'd love to think that the "real world" range is a pure highway range, but have no idea how to compare all of these data points with the confusing language.

Photos posted today show the very first Brammo Empulse R being delivered to the lucky Ain McKendrick at Scuderia West in San Francisco...