Zero to launch electric sportsbike

Since Visordown "forgot" to provide a link for further info, here it is:

Zero SS electric motorcycle

Posted: 11/05/2009 at 15:29

Wes Siler wrote (see)

Since Visordown "forgot" to provide a link for further info, here it is:

Zero SS electric motorcycle

"Expect the [i]Zero SS[/i] to make the same power as the S: 31bhp and 62.5lb/ft of torque."

"It'd also be reasonable to assume a weight close to the supermoto's 225lbs (102kg). The minimum weight for a 250GP bike is 100kg (220lbs). "

Blimey.. That's an intriguing combination of figures.

Could be a lot of fun.

Posted: 11/05/2009 at 18:38

Posted: 11/05/2009 at 18:47

FatBoyTim wrote (see)

wonder what the range is?

'Up to 60 miles'..

I went and had a look at their site out of curiosity. http://www.zeromotorcycles.com/

They've got quite an interesting electric trailbike too (in light of that 'bike spooks horse' thread) but again, the range is the killer.

Posted: 11/05/2009 at 19:04

Up to 60 miles? I'm guessing that doesn't involve too much accelerating, braking, hills or high speed.

Max power is 31bhp which is ~ 23KW. And the battery is 4KWh, implying you can use all 31bhp (maybe scraping 100mph?) for 10 minutes.

Still - they're getting better all the time .

Given the low weight, and poor range - are we likely to see re-adoption of the "maintain high corner speed at all costs" tactics employed on 2-stroke 250s? Sure it's no fun without the sound and smell?

Posted: 12/05/2009 at 00:50