Zero S Supermoto - Electric Bike

Maccy · 13 May 2009 at 14:22

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8046921.stm

I like the fact that there's an Aston Martin and a Bentley in the background

chumpit · 13 May 2009 at 14:30

Looks very good, noise really wont be in a issue in a city even with the nosiest of bikes you still get pulled out on.
Probably be cheaper in the long run as a commuter or a learner bike.

deko · 13 May 2009 at 14:33

two tone G wiz is making my eyes bleed.

Dup · 13 May 2009 at 14:34

Interesting. A weeks commuting could cost me under £1 if you ingnored the price of the bike. Sadly, it's the price of the bike that's going to hold it back. I could definitely use one of these. I commuted all year round on a 125cc doing many more miles than I do now and that didn't bother me so this would be an ideal cost saver. I'm not going to spend 8k though! If someone was to subsidise it, I'd go for it.

I wonder how it will be classed license wise. Sounds like you'll need a full license but they can limit the output electronically? Open to abuse of course but if it was CBT level compliant they would have a decent market for them.

chumpit · 13 May 2009 at 14:35

Dup said:
Interesting. A weeks commuting could cost me under £1 if you ingnored the price of the bike. Sadly, it's the price of the bike that's going to hold it back. I could definitely use one of these. Commuting all year round on a 125cc doing many more miles that I do now didn't bother me so this would be an ideal cost saver but I'm not going to spend 8k! If someone was to subsidise it, I'd go for it.

I wonder how it will be classed license wise. Sounds like you'll need a full license but they can limit the output electronically? Open to abuse of course but if it was CBT level compliant they would have a decent market for them.

probably limit the motor electronically to 33bhp then do a derestricted model.

Flukester · 13 May 2009 at 15:08

love that, stealth city bike with 0-60 5secs which should be enough for traffic light GP

deffo the future...

RoysonBobson · 13 May 2009 at 15:13

This looks pretty cool.

chumpit · 13 May 2009 at 15:15

Electric motorcycles are old news in the usa,
http://www.electricmotorsport.com/store/ems_electric_motorcycles.php

also motorcycle conversion is pretty cheap only expensive part are the batteries.

daz · 13 May 2009 at 15:15

They're in Berkeley Square... you look poor if you only have a Boxster around there.

shauncr91 · 13 May 2009 at 15:20

Was that a Bentley in the showroom behnid it?

I wonder if they chose this location on purpose

Jay.D · 13 May 2009 at 15:36

I dont think id go for one myself (I like bikes for the sound as much as the acceleration)
the link to the american website says 35 miles on 'power' and 60 'economy' so great for a commute to work.

chumpit · 13 May 2009 at 15:43

Jay.D said:
I dont think id go for one myself (I like bikes for the sound as much as the acceleration)
the link to the american website says 35 miles on 'power' and 60 'economy' so great for a commute to work.

well the acceleration is their a electric bike with decent power supply at a decent voltage 72+ will out shift most 600's.
Its just the noise that some people will miss, but tbh i can see this technology being used more commuting and off road motocross espically with the cost of fuel and the lawsuit climate were in at the moment.