RandyR Posted November 8, 2011 Share #1 Posted November 8, 2011 The Zero electric motorcycles are becoming more attractive each year. The 2012 street version has a top speed of 88mph and range of 114miles. The battery pack is claimed to be good for 300,000miles and the company claims no routine maintenance is required. The cost for electricity used is equivalent to 300 mpg. http://www.zeromotorcycles.com/zero-s/specs.php http://www.zeromotorcycles.com/images/zero-s/2012_zero-s_product-page_main-image.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naturbar Posted November 8, 2011 Share #2 Posted November 8, 2011 fairly impressive......is it me or does it look as though the riders are about to fall off forward ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted November 8, 2011 Share #3 Posted November 8, 2011 The Zero electric motorcycles are becoming more attractive each year. The 2012 street version has a top speed of 88mph and range of 114miles. The battery pack is claimed to be good for 300,000miles and the company claims no routine maintenance is required. The cost for electricity used is equivalent to 300 mpg. http://www.zeromotorcycles.com/zero-s/specs.php At 114 miles it ain't gonna be a touring bike. Plus on the safety side. When I'm in a cage I can hear a bike before I see it most of the time. Now I can't see it -or- hear it. Wonder if they ever thought about that...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted November 8, 2011 Share #4 Posted November 8, 2011 I think I am going to schedule a test ride just to check it out, the closest dealer to me is in Asheville. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted November 9, 2011 Share #5 Posted November 9, 2011 I have a dealer just a few miles away from me. May have to check it out. I wonder how much 12V power is available for accessories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickardracing Posted November 9, 2011 Share #6 Posted November 9, 2011 Not attractive to me at all. Not even the electric cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeWa Posted November 9, 2011 Share #7 Posted November 9, 2011 At 114 miles it ain't gonna be a touring bike. Plus on the safety side. When I'm in a cage I can hear a bike before I see it most of the time. Now I can't see it -or- hear it. Wonder if they ever thought about that...... Yes they have. You just put a baseball card in the spokes. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playboy Posted November 9, 2011 Share #8 Posted November 9, 2011 Electric train horns and a rubber ball horn on the bars just to be safe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragtop69gs Posted November 9, 2011 Share #9 Posted November 9, 2011 I sent a request for a demo ride. Don't think I'd buy one but I will try it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDunc Posted November 9, 2011 Share #10 Posted November 9, 2011 (edited) At 114 miles it ain't gonna be a touring bike. Plus on the safety side. When I'm in a cage I can hear a bike before I see it most of the time. Now I can't see it -or- hear it. Wonder if they ever thought about that...... Never mind, as I read further, it had already been said...... Going back to sleep here.. Edited November 9, 2011 by TDunc been done already.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muaymendez1 Posted November 9, 2011 Share #11 Posted November 9, 2011 looks like a fun commuter bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted November 9, 2011 Share #12 Posted November 9, 2011 I agree. I think it would be a lot of fun. There is no way that I could even think about spending that kind of money for one but if money were no object, I think it would be fun to have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Posted November 9, 2011 Share #13 Posted November 9, 2011 For almost $12,000.00 you could buy a Klr 650 or 250, get better than 65 mpg, and have a bike you can ride anywhere. IMHO, there is no way to justify that price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chabicheka Posted November 9, 2011 Share #14 Posted November 9, 2011 Yes they have. You just put a baseball card in the spokes. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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