- X, meant for trail riding, lists $7,995, 53 miles/hr max, 30-60 minutes range (25 miles), 2.2 kwh quick swappable pack, 2 hr recharge time, 1.2 hrs with optional quick charge and higher power outlet
- MX, meant for dirt tracks, lists $9,495, 57 miles/hr max, 30-60 minutes range (25 miles), 2.2 kwh quick swappable pack, 2 hr recharge time, 1.2 hrs with optional quick charge and higher power outlet
- S, their street bike, lists $9,995, 67 miles/hr max, 43 miles range, 4.4 kwh pack, 4 hr recharge time, 2.3 hrs with optional quick charge and higher power outlet
- and the DS dual sport, lists $10,995, 67 miles/hr max, 43 miles range, 4.4 kwh pack, 4 hr recharge time, 2.3 hrs with optional quick charge and higher power outlet.
What's new:
- S and DS now have belt drives for a quieter ride and reduced maintenance
- Quick charge option cuts recharge time, J1772 connector gives access to public charging network
- More powerful braking system, improved suspension
- Improved BMS and controller, with improved on-board diagnostics, datalogging and a CAN bus (unstated if any of that is accessible to owners)
- Improved frames and durability
- X and MX can now be made street legal and registered for street use
Zero Motorcycles unveils 2011 electric motorcycle line-up, now with quick charge
Cool bikes.Specially X version looks good..I had heard somewhere that Zero also offers demo rides to interested buyers through a network of retailers and distributors situated around the globe..Is it true..
Zero, have certainly improved from the early beginings. Good looking bikes!
marcopolo
Check out the 5th bike just announced. The Zero XU. An urban bike based on the Zero X. A perfect choice for local city commutes who don't have a garage or place to charge outside... The packs are removable/swappable!
http://www.ultimatemotorcycling.com/2011-zero-xu-electric-motorcycle-preview
http://www.zeromotorcycles.com/zero-xu/
Adam - Denver, CO
2007 Vectrix VX-1 charged with the power of the sun = zero carbon footprint
Unfortunately the XU pack is only 1.7kWh. :(
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It is a small pack put it is also swappable with the ability to charge off the bike. I think this option is even more niche but I have heard numerous threads about how nice it would be to have a bike with a removable pack for those who live in an apartment without a garage or ability to plug in the bike outdoors. It also is a great "street legal" bike for those who already have a Zero X or MX and can swap the packs and share amongst the bikes. Not a good fit for me but I'm sure others are excited about this one.
Adam
Adam - Denver, CO
2007 Vectrix VX-1 charged with the power of the sun = zero carbon footprint
The Zero dealer in Spain is 10 km away from Home. I'll have a look at these motorbikes, yhe belt transmission looks promising. But I can't understand: 10.000 euros and they don't seat two passengers?? this is a kind of "comercial suicide"...
HAHA! Being a passenger on a two-wheeler feels more like suicide to me than anything else I've tried!
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There is always a way if there is no other way!
when I was looking for an EV in 2008, I was also looking at them Zero's, and thay would have been second choice
They look like they're a blast to ride!
And they even look better/nicer now.
But... I'm too old to risk breaking my back (among other bodyparts) while playing with such fun-toys, and I don't think they're really comfortable for commuting like I do.
If they'd give me one for free I'd keep it (and probably have lots of dangerous fun with it :-)), but I wouldn't trade my (2 year old) V for it.. (not for a Brammo either for that matter)
Turok
"doing nothin = doing nothing wrong" is invalid when the subject is environment
It depends on the country. Cultural differences are quite strong. Here in Australia only one of the top 10 selling motorcycles have a seat for a passenger.
=:)
Jason
Blogging my Zero DS from day one http://zerods.blogspot.com/