The 2009 Zero S Electric Motorcycle on a Track
Zero S Technical Specifications
All the tech specs you could want are here, but here are some highlights:
Torque: 62.5 ft-lbs (84.6 Nm)
Peak horsepower: 31 horsepower
Peak electrical input: 22,000 watts
Top Speed: 60 mph (96.6 kph)
Battery: Lithium-ion, 4 kWh (58volts @ 70Ah)
Range: Up to 60 miles (97 km)
Recharge time: Less than 4 hours (can take 110V or 220V)
Total weight: 225 pounds (102.1 kg)
And the best for last:
Typical cost to recharge: Less than $.01 per mile or kilometer
Zero Motorcycles is taking orders for the Zero S, with deliveries expected to start in May. Cost is $9,995 + $500 shipping to anywhere in the continental US. You can order with a $1k deposit.
Nice, but I’d be interested to know how smoothly the power comes on when you crack open the throttle. With a conventional engine the power comes on smoothly enough to keep the back wheel from losing grip in a corner, but I always worried an electric motor would deliver the power too quickly and make the motorcycle difficult to manage around bends.