Zero S
The Zero S is an electric motorcycle made by Zero Motorcycles.
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Manufacturer | Zero Motorcycles |
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Production | 2009–present |
Class | Supermoto, Streetfighter |
Engine | Electric air-cooled, radial flux permanent magnet, brushless motor |
Top speed | Max 95 mph (153 km/h) Sustained 80 mph (130 km/h) (claimed) |
Power | 34 hp (25 kW) @ 4,300 rpm ZF7.2 (claimed) 60 hp (45 kW) @ 4,300 rpm ZF13.0 (claimed) |
Torque | 106 N⋅m (78 lbf⋅ft) ZF7.2(claimed) 110 N⋅m (81 lbf⋅ft) ZF13.0(claimed) |
Transmission | Clutchless one speed |
Suspension | Front: 43 mm inverted, aluminum slider forks, Piggy-back reservoir shock with adjustable spring preload. Compression and rebound damping |
Brakes | Nissin 2 piston hydraulic, 313x4 mm floating disc. J-Juan 1 piston hydraulic, 240x4.5 mm disc |
Tires | 110/70-17 / 140/70-17 |
Wheelbase | 55.5 in (1,410 mm) |
Seat height | 31.8 in (810 mm) |
Weight | 367 lb (166 kg) / 399 lb (181 kg) (dry) |
Range | 74 miles (119 km) / 98 miles (158 km) Battery Capacity: 9.8 kW·h / 13 kW· |
On 23 April 2009 the company announced it would establish a distribution network in the Canadian market while getting regulatory approval for selling the motorcycle in Canada.[1] It expects to start selling in Canada by early July 2009.[1]
The 2009 Zero S had an expected range of 81-kilometre (50 mi) on a full charge, with a top speed of 112 km/h (70 mph),[1] a speed it can reach in under four seconds from a standing start. The motor is rated at 22 kilowatts (30 hp).[2] The battery can be recharged using standard 110 V or 220 V plugs. A replacement battery will cost approximately $3,000.[1]
The 2014 range of Zero S have brought various improvements and the option for a powertank accessory which increases the energy by 2.8 kWh. The 2015 model added ABS brakes and 2016 brought a further increase to the battery capacity.
See also
References
- Hamilton, Tyler (24 April 2009). "Electric motorbike set to roll out". Toronto Star. Archived from the original on 27 April 2009. Retrieved 24 April 2009.
- "Zero S Specification".
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Zero S. |
- Zero S specifications
- 2009 Zero S Test Ride: Electric Street Bike Hits 60 MPH and 60 Miles Per Charge
- Zero Motorcycles Becomes First American Motorcycle Company to Bring High Performance Electric Street Motorcycle to Market
- Neal Saiki of Zero Motorcycles describes Zero X and Zero S design at Google
- 2013 Zero S Motorcycle Review