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The Brutus line of electric motorcycles are powerful eco-friendly bikes that come in three styles; the Brutus V9 cruiser, the Brutus 2 sport bike and the Brutus 2 Café racer.
Motorcycles have been a staple in American culture since they were first introduced in the second half of the 19th Century. The quintessential symbol of freedom and rebellion, the motorcycle has been a symbol of disobeying the rules and defying convention. One of the most famous motorcycle manufacturers has captured this image better than any other; Harley Davidson. From the Terminator movies to Ghost Rider, these iconic cruisers are as rebellious as they come, until now. Through the standard noise of an internal combustion motor comes the silence of a powerful electric motor. Welcome to the Brutus line of electric motorcycles.
The cooling fans for the motor need just as much protection against harmful dust and dirt as the typical internal combustion engine so Chris Bell turned to K&N for an answer.
Created in 2009 by owner Chris Bell, these split personality, eco-friendly yet powerful bikes come in three readily available styles; the Brutus V9 cruiser, the Brutus 2 sport bike and the Brutus 2 Café racer. The powerful Harley Davidson-based V9 comes equipped with a 9" DC motor cranking out a ground churning 125 hp and 277 ft-lbs of torque. Capable of a top speed, limited only by gearing, of 125 mph, the Brutus V9 sets the curve on the ground breaking electric bike segment. "If we say it's going to do it, there are no excuses, it's going to do it," says Chris. With batteries the same as those used in the popular Tesla lineup, the Brutus motorcycles have modern technologies wrapped up in recognizable body work. With this much power comes the great responsibility to keep things cool while the throttle is twisted. This is where K&N comes into play.
K&N RC-5052AB Apollo universal air filter kit was the perfect solution for high flow performance and excellent motor protection.
The main goal behind building these fun to ride yet revolutionary bikes was to use as many parts from American companies as possible while maintaining a competitive cost and quality to rival even the big guys. The cooling fans for the motor need just as much protection against harmful dust and dirt as the typical internal combustion engine so Chris turned to K&N for an answer. The RC-5052AB Apollo universal air filter kit was the fix for this dilemma. Filtering the contaminants out of the air while providing plenty of air flow to the cooling system was just one major part of the Apollo's purpose; the other was its eye catching design that matched the Brutus V9 perfectly. Built with quality in mind, the K&N RC-5052AB intake kit provides great flow rates for small displacement motors, and even zero displacement motors.
One of the great features of the Brutus motorcycle line is that they use parts commonly found on Harley Davidson and Suzuki GSXR motorcycles. This makes it easy to customize the Brutus to meet any taste. With the future of the motorcycle industry embracing newer and better technologies, the ability of the manufacturer to maintain a leading edge product while still keeping costs low is a constant battle that will continue into the foreseeable future. With companies such as Brutus Motorcycles and K&N on the forefront, great products at a great price will continue to be available for a long time to come.
Jonathan Allard had to settle for second in the King of the West championship last season but he vows to reclaim the title in 2014.
"The trip back was rough," affirmed Chico, California's Jonathan Allard after his long flight back from the southern hemisphere. Every winter the K&N sponsored driver travels halfway around globe to compete in New Zealand. This year he opted to return early and compete in the King of the West season finale event at the New Stockton 99 Speedway.
"I was real excited to race at California's newest speedway," continued Allard, "It's a very fast and demanding track! I was focused on trying to be in a position to strike on the points lead if the point leader had any misfortune. The added event created some additional demands for me, as I had already committed to my overseas opportunity to defend the Western Springs title. But Stockton is a great place and it allows the KWS series to showcase the talent and competitive drivers that we have on the West Coast."
"When the King of the West added the race at Stockton halfway through the year, the schedule in New Zealand had already been set, and luckily this weekend opened up, and I was able to come back and finish the deal out for Morrie and Katie Williams, and all of my guys."
The K&N Allard Motorsports car finished second in the 2013 Springs Speedway International Series in Auckland, New Zealand.
And by "finish the deal out . . ." Allard references the news that 2013 is his last season with Williams Motorsports, he will be spend the 2014 season racing for his new team, Tri-C Motorsports.
With 35 cars competing in the 410 class in the King of the West Series in Stockton, Allard jumpstarted his night by timing in second fastest during time trials, which positioned him in the second row for the heat race. After taking second in his heat Allard was set to transfer into the feature event.
Allard started the feature on the second row and when the race got underway he immediately tucked into the third spot as he chased after race leader, Kyle Hirst, and second place, Rico Abreu. At the halfway point, Allard had moved into the second spot as he now chased after Abreu, but the youngster was too good on this night, and Allard ended his night finishing second in both the race and the series standings.
In the 360 class, Allard again kicked his night off in a big way by timing in with the fastest lap during qualifications this time, before scoring a third place finish in his heat. Then on the start of the feature, a car got into Allard, jacking him upside down, and his night was over in that feature before it had a chance to start.
"Overall it was a pretty good night for us," Allard said. "We had a ton of speed in both cars and that is always a good thing. I have to congratulate Kyle Hirst on winning the championship. It is an elite group of drivers, and something that is not easy."
Recapping his overall 2013 season Allard remarked, "This was a season of extreme highs and lows for our team. We were able to have a great many wins and a few key DNFs that cost us the KWS title. I feel very fortunate to be involved with such great partners that support our team, and that is what makes the difference when things don't go our way on the track. The involvement of great sponsors like K&N helps us to battle hard and strive for the successes that came our way."
"After Stockton I made my way Back to New Zealand to continue my battle for the Springs Speedway International Series. It was a high paced, action packed, event spread over two weeks. The K&N Allard Motorsports car was in contention to win both events, battling with two of racing's greatest drivers in Donny Shatz and Sammy Swindell. Finishing second in the international series was great for us, and it made for a USA clean sweep of the top three spots. We look to continue to run at Springs Speedway in Auckland, New Zealand until the racing gets underway at home," Allard adds, "and we can look to take back the KWS crown in 2014."
Related K&N News Articles about Jonathan Allard: K&N Products Propel Competitive Racer Jonathan Allard to Continued Success; Sprint Car Driver Jonathan Allard Eager for World of Outlaws at Thunderbowl Speedway; Williams Motorsports' Jonathan Allard Wins King of the West Championship in 410ci Sprint Car; Jonathan Allard Wins a Remarkable 11 Times out of 15 Starts in New Zealand
Decorate your garage or shop while managing your schedule with the new K&N Motorsports 2014 calendar, which features superior size, quality and authenticity.
The K&N wall calendar boasts a 24" x 18", poster-size photo display showcasing a range of racing vehicles including stunt bikes, custom-built choppers, a rock crawler, custom Jeeps, modified muscle cars, classic Baja racers, a hill climb dirt bike, off-road race trucks and even vintage open-wheel race cars. The photos are printed on heavy, high-quality paper, as opposed to typical calendars.
K&N 2014 Calendar Back Cover
"Most people are surprised when they see the size and quality of the calendar," said Adam Stadler of K&N Filters. "When producing the calendar, we always aim to create images that are unique so people will enjoy looking at them all month."
While many racing calendars highlight bikini-clad models in each image, K&N aims for authenticity and creativity, often featuring models who either ride motorcycles or actually work on cars themselves.
"We think the calendar is a great way to publicize some of our high-profile relationships and create a piece that our fans would like to put in their shops and garages to enjoy all year long," said Stadler.
Since the 2014 Calendar is no longer available, you can find the current K&N Wall Calendar at the K&N Promotional Items page.
K&N's participation in the International Motorcycle Shows include an event called The Factory where people can ask questions and learn more about the products.
The International Motorcycle Shows are a smorgasbord of manufacturers and a chance for motorcycle enthusiasts to experience as much as possible at every stop across the country, K&N Powersports Brand Manager Johnny Jump said.
K&N's participation in the International Motorcycle Shows include an event called The Factory where people can ask questions and learn more about the products K&N offers for vehicles.
"K&N's involvement in all of this is there is an area called The Factory which is at the show," Jump said. "The Factory stays the same at all 11 venues. We've custom-made a kiosk for K&N Powersports. Virtually every Powersport enthusiast in the nation also owns a car or a truck in which to hold these vehicles with. They have the opportunity to learn about product offerings for their other vehicle in the household."
The Roland Sands K&N Custom Softail receives a lot of attention when on display at the International Motorcycle Shows.
The International Motorcycle Shows run from October to February. It visits Dallas, Atlanta, Long Beach and New York. The show will be at Novi, Mich., from Jan. 3-5 and in Washington, D.C., from Jan. 10-12. The show will also makes stops in Minneapolis, Phoenix, Cleveland, Chicago and Seattle.
"There are many different reasons for a consumer to want to go to one of these venues and see what's happening in the industry," Jump said.
For example, the show in Novi will offer a screening of the movie, "Why We Ride," plus a chance to see the 2014 Kawasaki Z1000 and a seminar on how to safely bike to work.
"They also set up demo rides at many of the venues as well," Jump said. "As a consumer, as a motorcycle consumer, you can go to the show, and you can go back in the demo area, and you can actually ride these motorcycles first and foremost."
In addition to checking out the new motorcycles from BMW, BRP Can-Am, Ducati, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Indian Motorcycle, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Star, Triumph, Victory, Yamaha and Zero, people who attend the International Motorcycle Shows can shop for high-end safety apparel, after-market products, helmets and rental services.
The International Motorcycle Shows run from October to February.
"There are many different reasons for a consumer to want to go to one of these venues and see what's happening in the industry," Jump said. "For us to be in front of the consumer at these large draw consumer events allows us to speak face-to-face with the consumers. If we don't provide the product direct to the consumers at that venue, we are routing them to a local dealership where they're actually going in and asking for K&N."
The Factory is a great way for K&N representatives to connect with consumers.
"The Factory travels with the show and they set it up for us," Jump said. "It makes it very easy for us to attend these events. It's also kind of self-manned. There are five venues in which the booth will just be a stand-alone. The professionals that work within The Factory, there are four professionals that work within The Factory that are versed on all the product offerings within The Factory, and they'll float between booth to booth to answer any consumer question."
Jump added that a majority of Powersports enthusiasts like to work on their own vehicles. They have an interest in products for other vehicles.
"Powersports enthusiasts are a much higher percentage of do-it-yourselfers," Jump said. "If you can win over a Powersports consumer on your product offering, there's a strong chance that that consumer will also be using that same product in the other vehicles in their household."
Ultimately, Jump said he wants K&N consumers to recognize the connection the company has within the motorcycle industry.
"The main thing is staying in front of the consumer and answering their questions and making sure that their seeing the branding of K&N's involvement in the industry," he said.
The AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series provides the best, most technically challenging tracks in the world, to produce the most thrilling, fan friendly form of snowmobile racing found anywhere.
"K&N has a substantial racing history with NASCAR, motocross, off-road racing and NHRA, given that brand equity, we are proud to announce that K&N is the official air filter of the AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series Presented By RAM Trucks," remarked Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Strategy, Mark Moon. "Our series was born over a decade ago, at the Winter X Games. We are currently the number one snowmobile series in the world, and as a result, we feature the industries premiere racers from all points of the globe."
K&N's Johnny Jump expressed his enthusiasm regarding the Snocross connection saying, "We're pumped to be involved with AMSOIL Championship Snocross for the 2013-2014 race season."
The AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series is the featured national series within ISOC Racing (The International Series of Champions), and it brings together some of the best professional and amateur athletes in the sport, competing on the most fan friendly venues in the United States. Plus, it provides the best, most technically challenging tracks in the world, to produce the most thrilling, fan friendly form of snowmobile racing found anywhere.
The AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series is the featured national series within ISOC Racing
Snocross combines the big-air jumps and exhilarating action of motocross, within a crisp winter environment, providing Snowbelt race fans with race action they can warm up to. And fans are showing their endorsement of the electrifying action in a very big way.
"We set a record at our first race of the 2013-2014 season with 35,517 fans coming out to enjoy the competition," Moon confirms. "We currently average 500 entries per event."
AMSOIL Championship Snocross combines the big-air jumps and exhilarating action of motocross, within a crisp winter environment.
"We're pumped to be involved with AMSOIL Championship Snocross for the 2013-2014 race season," said Johnny Jump, brand manager for K&N. "Snocross racing is what people enjoy where it's cold and K&N Filters can provide a substantial advantage to the sleds. Throttle response and peak horsepower are each critical ingredients to winning championships. K&N provides good value, long life and - most importantly - high performance to all forms of Powersports, as well as the trucks and SUVs that get the sleds, ATVs and dirt bikes to the tracks."
ISOC President and Race Director Carl Schubitzke echoed Jump's sentiments, stating: "Most of, if not all, of the racers on the AMSOIL Championship Snocross circuit also ride dirt bikes and ATVs. And from that side of things, you know darn well they're already familiar with K&N. So it makes sense for the industry leader in air filters to take advantage of that inherit brand awareness already built in to AMSOIL Championship Snocross, and further develop the allegiance with their product through our series' eight-stop tour through five Snowbelt States."
Related K&N News Articles about AMSOIL: Team Babbits' Tyler Bowers Wins Third Consecutive AMSOIL Championship; AMA Amsoil Arenacross Series' Team Faith Grabs 2013 Amsoil Team of the Year Award; Team Faith Rider Kelly Smith Fourth in AMA Amsoil Arenacross Series Points Race; Four-Time AMSOIL Western States Sprint Car Series Champion Tony Hunt
