Sunday, November 8, 2009

Introducing the Zero S Motorcycle




The Zero S





So you wanna go green but can't afford a Tesla or Fisker Karma? Join the club, and then have a look at the Zero S street legal all electric two wheeler. Built for fun, built to last and built to never use a drop of gasoline. What more do you want?

The Vectrix is another all electric two wheeler but is a scooter rather than a motorcycle. Pricewise, the two are very similar.

From Zero Motorcycles web site:

Motor
Type Brushed permanent magnet electric
Top Speed 55 mph (90 kph)
Power System
Type Patent-pending lithium ion array
Capacity 4 kWh (58volts @ 70Ah)
Range Up to 50 miles (80 km)
Recharge time Less than 4 hours
Input Standard 110V or 220V
Drive Train
Transmission Clutchless one speed
Drive system 17T / 61T, 420 Chain
Chassis / Suspension / Brakes
Front Suspension Travel 8 inches (203 mm)
Rear Suspension Travel 9 inches (229 mm)
Front Brakes 2 Pot Hydraulic, Stainless Rotor, Hand Actuated, Full Float
Rear Brakes 1 Pot Hydraulic, Stainless Rotor, Foot Actuated, Full Float
Front Tire 110/70-16
Rear Tire 140/70-16
Dimensions
Wheel base 55.75 inches (141.6 cm)
Seat height 35.5 inches (90.2 cm)
Head angle 24 degrees from vertical with 8 inch (20 cm) fork
Trail 3.26 inches (82.8 mm)
Steering Angle + 35 Degrees, -35 Degrees
Weight
Frame 29 pounds (13.2 kg)
Power Pack 80 pounds (36.3 kg)
Total weight 270 pounds (122.5 kg)
Economy
Typical cost to recharge Less than $.01 per mile or kilometer

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