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[Kocho]

I would love if they put good selectable traction control and ABS system. Make traction control an option for those who want it, so those who do not want it don't have to pay for it. From what I read, today's traction control and ABS can be done right and I see no real downside, as long as it has a several modes and can be turned off for the rare cases it is undesirable (which I don't really see when would that be, if it is a good system - OK, perhaps to one case would be goof around in dirt or to smoke tires).

I would hate it if Zero put traction control on the SR.

[MrDude_1]

I would love if they put good selectable traction control and ABS system. Make traction control an option for those who want it, so those who do not want it don't have to pay for it. From what I read, today's traction control and ABS can be done right and I see no real downside, as long as it has a several modes and can be turned off for the rare cases it is undesirable (which I don't really see when would that be, if it is a good system - OK, perhaps to one case would be goof around in dirt or to smoke tires).

I would hate it if Zero put traction control on the SR.

Another random goofing off note where it doesnt work:
On the BMW S1000RR, if you dont turn off the traction control, when the front wheel leaves the ground, it cuts the power out.. so instead of a smooth wheelie, it becomes a lift-drop-lift-drop cycle if you roll the throttle back. Fun for a goof, but its probably horrible for the fork seals and steering head bearings. lol   (this is also why you NEVER want the demo model.)

[ElectricZen]

In regards to maneuverability:



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[Chocula]

U turn in a parkinglot? sure the zero can do it.
U turn in a parking space? no... but a ICE bike can.

Just a different technique, a very tight U turn is done at the 35 second mark. 
 

On my Empulse, by dragging the rear break allowing me to keep the throttle "tension", I can lay it down as far as I can with an ICE.  Maybe if I could get it down to slider level (and back up ) I would feel more of a need for the subtleties and punch of a an ICE with a smooth clutch.

[Killroy]

I heard a rumor that even in sport mode, the throttle response is programmed to be softer launch to save riders from dumping their bike. 

[JaimeC]

Doesn't surprise me.  Considering how much torque that motor puts out from 0 rpm, if it DIDN'T have some kind of electronic control I suspect a lot of people would be flipping their bikes over backwards when attempting a hard launch.  It's not like we have a clutch to keep things under control...