Showing posts with label ZERO. Show all posts
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Wednesday, December 21, 2016

2017 Zero Motorcycles Update Info

2017 Zero Motorcycles Update Info
2017 Zero Motorcycles
2017 Zero Motorcycles
Zero Motorcycles has continually been at the forefront of electrical bike technology, and each year since the primary S model shipped in 2010, the Scotts vale, Calif., company’s technology has improved.

With this improved technology arrives some immense enhancements for 2017 that embody eleven p.c a lot of power, nineteen p.c a lot of force, and also the world’s initial production bike to exceed two hundred miles on one charge – the ZF13.0 with Power Tank.

The 2017 shopper lineup includes S, SR, DS, DSR, FX, and FXS. New for 2017, the S and DS models square measure accessible in smaller, ZF6.5 versions, that square measure lighter (shed ninety five lbs.) and a lot of nimble for urban environments. Zero additionally offers fleet motorcycles for police and military duties, as well as the Zero DSRP, Zero DSP, Zero FXP and 0 MMX.

The increased  power across the lineup arrives from the new proprietary Z-Force interior magnet (IPM) engine that each model currently has. Zero says “With increased  temperature thresholds and bigger potency, the IPM motor permits a lot of aggressive riding and better sustained prime speeds. Combined with new higher electrical phenomenon controllers, each IPM motor currently delivers a lot of force.”
2017 Zero Motorcycles
2017 Zero Motorcycles

This includes the top-powered bikes within the lineup, the Zero SR and 0 DSR, that deliver 116 ft/lbs of force that’s on faucet in real time. That’s over any street-legal, 1000cc sport bike.

“Zero’s 2017 lineup offers riders a lot of power, skillfulness and choices than ever before,” same Zero Motorcycles CTO Abe Askenazi. “For those inquisitive about the foremost fun manner of with efficiency traversing their urban atmosphere, we’ve free the new, lighter, Zero S and 0 DS ZF6.5 models.

“On the opposite finish of the spectrum, our prime of the road Zero SR and 0 DSR currently deliver even a lot of thrills with higher levels of asphalt-shredding force, whereas still providing penny-per-mile fuel potency and no routine powertrain maintenance.”

Following is from the official Zero press release:

The new Zero S ZF6.5 street bike and 0 DS ZF6.5 twin sport square measure ideal for navigating dense urban areas. These economical models feature a compact battery that sheds ninety five pounds, providing a lot of nimble handling and extra area for convenient, protection storage.

For those seeking longer vary, the Zero S and 0 SR ZF13.0 models equipped with the ex gratia Power Tank accent currently exceed one hundred miles on the road and two hundred miles within the town (based on standardized SAE J2982 riding vary testing), the longest vary of any production electrical bike.

Zero’s Z-Force power packs square measure the foremost energy and power dense within the eV trade. For 2017, they feature a lot of powerful processors and new engineering innovations in battery design that modify cell interconnectivity, creating the batteries even a lot of sturdy and reliable. The advanced lithium-ion power packs square measure maintenance free, designed to exceed the lifetime of the bike, and square measure currently backed by a five-year, unlimited mileage pledge.
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Monday, December 19, 2016

Zero Motorcycles New Model 2017

Zero Motorcycles New Model 2017

Zero unveiled their 2017 motorcycles and accessories at the AIMExpo event in Florida on October 15th, generating an impressive amount of international media attention. The European introduction at EICMA is expected to be equally sensational. Zero Motorcycles added two new models to their model line, and faster charging will be possible with the Charge Tank accessory. The signature Z-Force® powertrain achieves higher performance with a proprietary new motor design, and larger battery capacities assure the longest range ever.
Zero Motorcycles New Model 2017
Zero Motorcycles New Model 2017
The supermoto-based Zero FXS and max adventure Zero DSR will be shown to the public for the first time in Europe. Zero delivers even greater value by lowering the price on the base models of the Zero S and Zero DS, while adding more features and performance throughout.

“Europe represents about half of our global business, and the 2017 model line reflects our commitment to appeal to an increasingly diverse range of discerning riders,” said Zero Motorcycles CEO Richard Walker. “With increased performance, up to 317 km of city range and greater value, we look forward to many more people experiencing the thrill of electric.”

The new 2017 models will be available at European dealerships starting from November. “We encourage riders to schedule a demo ride at their nearest dealership. With the continuously expanding dealer network in Europe, we are serving more motorcyclists every month,” said Umberto Uccelli, managing director of Zero Motorcycles Europe.
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