Zero S
Appearance
2014 model | |
Manufacturer | Zero Motorcycles |
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Production | 2009–present |
Class | Supermoto, Streetfighter |
Engine | 75-5 passively air-cooled, radial flux, interior permanent magnet, brushless electric motor |
Transmission | Clutchless Direct Drive 1-Speed Automatic |
Suspension | Front: Showa 41 mm inverted cartridge forks, with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping Rear: Showa 40 mm piston, piggy-back reservoir shock with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping |
Brakes | Bosch Gen 9 ABS, J-Juan Dual-Piston 320 mm × 5 mm disc & Bosch Gen 9 ABS, J-Juan Single-Piston 240 mm × 4.5 mm disc |
Tires | 110/70-17 / 140/70-17 |
Wheelbase | 55.5 in (1,410 mm) |
Seat height | 31.8 in (810 mm) |
Weight | 313 lb (142 kg) (dry) |
The Zero S is an electric motorcycle made by Zero Motorcycles.
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 a claimed expected range of 81 km (50 mi) on a full charge, and an advertised top speed of 112 km/h (70 mph),[1] Zero claims the motor is rated at 22 kW (30 hp).[2] The battery can be recharged using standard 120 V or 240 V plugs.
Zero made minor changes and small battery improvements to the 2014 Zero S, and added ABS brakes to the 2015 model, and further battery improvements in 2016.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c 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