Possibly the most successful of the current crop of electric motorcycle (e-bike) manufacturers is Zero Motorcycles, who have promised major updates to their e-bike range in 2018, foremost amongst which is six times faster charging and an increase in range to 358 kms. Also on the cards for 2018 is a Power Tank for added range, as well as the Zero Motorcycles app for connectivity to your e-bike.
The biggest drawback for e-bikes is range, and Zero now claims a 10% improvement in its battery packs, the ZF14.4, ZF7.2 and ZF3.6. Combining the ZF14.4 lithium-ion battery with the 3.6 kWh Power Tank gives any 2014 or later Zero e-bike a theoretical 358 km range for city riding, or 180 km on the highway.
Charging time for Zero e-bikes has also been reduced, with its Charge Tank on the 2018 Zero S and Zero DS models that delivers a 95% battery charge in an hour. Using the J1772 EV standard, the Charge Tank is compatible with Level 2 (220 V) public and home charging stations.
For customising the performance and battery range of the Zero e-bike, the Zero Motorcycles app allows the rider to obtain real time readings on battery capacity and range. In addition, the rider can “tune” the performance of the electric motor between performance and range.
The current model range of Zero Motorcycles includes the Zero S and SR naked street bikes, the Zero DS and DSR which are scrambler styled, the Zero FX off-roader and FXS motard. What do you think? Are e-bikes the coming thing? Leave a comment with your thoughts and opinions, below.
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Zero motorcycles also mean Zero emission & Zero noise pollution. That is good news for people who love Green technologies.
I am wondering with this new era in electrification of our mode of transportation. Is the bikes fully water-proofed against water since it is now running fully on electrification & battery packs?
I think most battery pack’s are stored under the seats & the booth to balance the car weight proportionately. It should be properly concealed but not water proofed.
Driving under water will be at your own risk just like driving your vehicle in a flood.
Sorry, wrong posting.
Even normal combustion engine is not water proof. When water got in, enjin boleh hidup ka? Then how come combustion engine can be drive in rainy days and 4×4 can be drove through river? That’s we call engineering dude.
Would love to own one if the price is right!!
Bro Mohan, do enlighten us with reviews of e-bicycles available here in Msia too.
W/o the engine block & transmission, they cud streamline the design to make it more efficient.
This motorbike probably not design for speed, it more towards city ride and daily commute. Hence the naked styled.
If you want performance, google: Mission S , Bremmo Empulse R, or LS-218 (Currently fastest EV bike)
I think most battery pack’s are stored under the seats & the booth to balance the car weight proportionately. It should be properly concealed but not water proofed.
Driving under water will be at your own risk just like driving your vehicle in a flood. Wrong posting
This is the future but it will take at least 10 years in Bolehland..,