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features a larger 660 amp motor etc. Zero Motorcycles uses direct
controller that provides 24% more drive in every model, and the street
power and 56% higher torque, models have an entirely
delivering 106 ft-lbs. To maintenance-free powertrain. An
accommodate the increased power, incredibly efficient system, direct
It’s been about three years since tests the Zero SR motor uses higher drive channels power directly from
were reported of Zero Motorcycles’
temperature magnets to ensure the motor to the rear wheel; on the
electric bikes, and in that time, the better performance during extended street models via a strong and silent,
company has been very busy.
durations at higher speeds. Capable constant tension belt. Not only does
Compared to the 2011 Zero S, the of doing 0-60 mph in 3.3 seconds and direct drive minimize friction loss by
2014 Zero SR has between 200-400
of hitting over 100 mph using direct eliminating clutches and gears, but it
percent more everything – riding this drive, the Zero SR offers spirited riders also helps eliminate the need for
bike was absolutely shocking. The SR
an edge in competitive riding. The routine powertrain maintenance.The
represents a unique moment in only motorcycle in the lineup Z-Force® powertrain uses
motorcycling. We may look back in
available in red, the tank section of revolutionary technology to maximize
years to come and see this as the first efficiency and eliminate
time an electric
the need for complex
motorcycle stood shoulder cooling mechanisms. The
to shoulder with petrol
resulting system produces
powered bikes, and made so little heat under typical
them feel like yesterday’s
operation, that everything
heroes. On last report of from the power pack to
the Zero S about three
the motor itself is entirely
years ago, we came away air-cooled. The result is
thinking “what a nice little
fewer possible mechanical
commuter, shame about problems and increased
the battery range.” Things
range. When it comes to
have changed, and in a maintenance, parts, fluids,
big way. The graphs below
transmissions and heat, less
tell the story. Zero is more. Zero Powertrain
motorcycles have been on
2014 Zero DS The Zero DS
a steady diet of protein shakes, the motorcycle is highlighted with a comes ready to ride with its
creatine and anabolic steroids in the
sophisticated “Zero SR” emblem and integrated Z-Force® lithium ion power
last few years, and boy has the gym the tail section features the motor pack and on- board charger. MSRP
work paid off. Every single dyed-in-
controller with a bold and elegantly does not include local
the-wool, petrolhead biker that took designed heat sink. REVOLUTIONARY shipping,...$12,995.00. 2014 Zero FX
this thing around the block said a
Z-FORCE® MOTOR UP TO 67 HP, 106 Electric Motorcycle The Zero FX
different version of the same thing: FT-LBS Zero Motorcycles designed the comes ready to ride with its modular
WOW, that’s awesome, I want one.
Z- Force® motor from the ground up Z-Force® lithium ion power pack and
Imagine instant torque and power to be compact, efficient and on-board charger. MSRP does not
from a standstill. Imagine smooth
powerful. It provides you with include local shipping,...$9,495.00
acceleration as you throttle out of exhilarating acceleration to a top Zero Retailers in Canada: All Season
turns. Now, imagine never needing to
speed of 102 mph as configured in Motorsports 1510 10th Avenue, SW
stop at a gas station or being the Zero SR. Completely air cooled, Calgary, Canada (403) 204-1771
burdened with any scheduled
the motor is designed to provide a Daytona Motorsports 13479 King
powertrain maintenance. Pure. fantastic riding experience minus the George Blvd. Surrey, BC, Canada
Powerful. Electric…and available
need for any regular maintenance. (604) 588-4988 Triumph of Seattle 5615
now. MORE POWER... HIGHER TOP When slowing down, the motor 188th Street Southwest Lynnwood,
SPEED The “R” configuration of the
generates electricity that is WA, USA (425) 774-3538 Univers
Zero S is designed for riders who channeled back into the power pack Traction Sports 8380 boul. Ste-Anne
simply want to go faster and
to help extend ride times. There are Chateau Richer, QC, Canada (418)
accelerate harder. Aptly named on some clear advantages to going 972-3334. End
account of its performance and
electric, including: no need to visit
ability to dominate, the Zero SR the gas station, no oil, no exhaust,
