There are many types of electric motors circulating nowadays, but there is nothing better and more sophisticated than the electric motorbike made by Zero Motorcycles. The automotive manufacturer based in the United States is indeed known as the best manufacturer of electric motors in the world.
Zero S has advantages such as the main power that conventional motorcycles do not have in the form of electric power which will certainly be more economical and have some excellent features such as ABS brakes, Showa shock, and many more.
Even though it has more or less the same features as its predecessor, Zero S has a new feature that makes this electric motorbike becomes better. Improvements to the Zero electric motorcycle model this year started with the new 6 KW Charge Tank accessory and can be utilized for Zero S, Zero SR, Zero DS and Zero DSR batteries.
This new accessory allows Zero S and DS ZF7.2 to be charged approximately one hour when connected to a 110V level 1 outlet. While larger batteries found in the SR and DSR can be charged for about two hours using a level 2 charger.
“The Zero S is our farthest traveling model (and the longest-range production electric motorcycle on earth). At its core is the highest power and energy density battery in the EV industry. The higher the battery capacity, the more range.” – Zero Motorcycles
As for vehicle mileage, the electric motorbike model equipped with ZF7.2 and ZF14.4 power packages can now run 10 percent further thanks to improved battery chemistry. This motorbike can be driven for 223 miles which are quite long for an EV.
This motorbike is also a model of a new electric motor that has a high speed which will become the pattern technology for the future release. Zero S with ZF7.2 power packs provides 11 percent more rear wheel torque while the powertrains from ZF13.0 Zero S and Zero DS are well tuned to offer up to 30 percent more power and torque.
Specs
ZERO SÂ ZF7.2 | ZERO SÂ ZF14.4 | ZERO SÂ ZF14.4 +POWERÂ TANK | |
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City | 89Â miles (143Â km) | 179Â miles (288Â km) | 223Â miles (359Â km) |
Highway, 70 mph (113 km/h) | 45Â miles (72Â km) | 90Â miles (145Â km) | 112Â miles (180Â km) |
Combined | 60Â miles (97Â km) | 120Â miles (193Â km) | 150Â miles (241Â km) |
Peak torque | 78Â ft-lb (106Â Nm) | 81Â ft-lb (110Â Nm) | 81Â ft-lb (110Â Nm) |
Peak power | 46Â hp (34Â kW) @ 4,300Â rpm | 60Â hp (45Â kW) @ 5,300Â rpm | 60Â hp (45Â kW) @ 5,300Â rpm |
Top Speed | 98Â mph (158Â km/h) | 98Â mph (158Â km/h) | 98Â mph (158Â km/h) |
Max capacity | 7.2Â kWh | 14.4Â kWh | 18.0Â kWh |
Typical cost to recharge | $0.81 | $1.61 | $2.02 |
Charge time (standard) | 5.2Â hours (100% charged) / 4.7Â hours (95% charged) | 9.8Â hours (100% charged) / 9.3Â hours (95% charged) | 12.1Â hours (100% charged) / 11.6Â hours (95% charged) |
With Charge Tank option | 1.5Â hours (100% charged) / 1.0Â hour (95% charged) | 2.5Â hours (100% charged) / 2.0Â hours (95% charged) | N/A |
With max accessory chargers | 1.6Â hours (100% charged) / 1.1Â hours (95% charged) | 2.8Â hours (100% charged) / 2.3Â hours (95% charged) | 3.3Â hours (100% charged) / 2.8Â hours (95% charged) |
Curb weight | 313Â lb (142Â kg) | 408Â lb (185Â kg) | 452Â lb (205Â kg) |
Seat height | 31.8Â in (807Â mm) | 31.8Â in (807Â mm) | 31.8Â in (807Â mm) |
Power pack warranty* | 5Â years/unlimited miles | 5Â years/unlimited miles | 5Â years/unlimited miles |