Zero S

Zero S ZF8.5 / ZF11.4 / ZF11.4 (with powertank)
Electric motor and Lithium-Ion battery Z-Force]]
Manufacturer Zero Motorcycles
Production 2009-
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 54 hp (40 kW) @ 4,300 rpm (claimed)
Torque 68 lb·ft (92 N·m) (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) / 444 lb (201 kg) (claimed) (dry)
Fuel capacity 8.5 kW·h / 11.4 kW·h / 14.2 kW·h
Range: 103 miles (166 km)/137 miles (220 km)/171 miles (275 km) (claimed)

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 Zero S is expected to have an 81-kilometre (50 mi) range 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 range by 2.8kWh

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Hamilton, Tyler (24 April 2009). "Electric motorbike set to roll out". Toronto Star. Retrieved 24 April 2009.
  2. ↑ "Zero S Specification".

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