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Zero Motorcycles Testdrive "Zero S"
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Written on: 28 March 2010 [12:43]
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ecoadmin
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registered since: 20.07.2007
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Hi all, I used to be a passionate motorcyclist and owned a Honda VFR 800 FI which I sold some time ago together with my gas/petrol powered car. A Twike has replaced the polluters in the mean time and is now providing me with right dose of fun, adventure and mobility. Nevertheless, I am still very interested to learn more about technical advancements in regards to electric motorcycles. Last week I had the chance to test drive the Zero S from Zero Motorcycles, USA. It is one of the few road legal electric bikes available at the moment. Brammo and Vectrix are other names which have street legal electric bikes. I was only able to test it on side streets because the bike wasn't registered and I was driving it only up to a speed of about 30 mph. Quality: The bike looks solidly made and thats also how it feels when sitting on it. Switches etc. are of good quality and the battery pack is nicely integrated in between an aluminium frame. Weight: The bike is amazingly light (273lbs/134kg) and its like sitting on a bicycle compared to a Honda VFR. The handling is therefore no problem at all. Basically its like sitting on a 125ccm bike. Driving: Acceleration is amazing. Basically about the same as on a VFR! But no noise, no stinky exhaust gases. The rear brake is as effective as it can be. The forward brake was somewhat weak and should be improved. Maneuvering the bike is easy due to its low weight, but I found the steering angle a bit restricting. Summary: Whether you use the Zero S to commute, for quick spins or for city and urban use - it will do what you expect from it. Fast acceleration if needed, good design and zero emissions. It's not a bike for long trips or to carry lots of baggage or accessories. In this segment the choice is still extremely limited. Many bike manufacturerers claim that a bike needs a range of at least 240miles/400km but I believe this is non-sense. As a biker I regularly stopped for coffees etc...during my trips. So a range of 60 miles will do as long as you recharge during your stops. And there will be more and more of those points. Does anyone else has experience with electric motorbikes? Twike 890
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