Wait, you have a DS (assumed: police edition, but not the larger "R" controller or motor) AND the ZF14.4 pack and only got 41 miles on a full charge?? How cold was it? Even after
"goosing it" all day on the highway on a cold day with no windscreen my minimum range on a 2016 SR was 70 miles. Now with the windscreen I can't seem to get less than 80 I think. I swear I thought these would overheat and slow down before they let you get less than 60 miles wide open throttle..
You're correct talon, it's effectively a standard DS with crash bars.
Good question about the temperature. I've used the 'Time Machine' feature on my weather app which tells me it was 5C. My bike was charged at the end of a ride two days before when the battery temperature was at 31C. I think it’s safe to say that the battery temp was no more than 6C when I started my ride, although I didn’t check it.
Am I right in thinking that the 2016 SR has the new IPM motor? That would help explain the motor not overheating. If somebody could confirm that, I’d be grateful.
What kind of speed were you able to maintain on the highway with WOT? Even with the IPM motor, I'd be very surprised if you could keep 95mph up for long. I think the controller(inverter) would be the limiting component in your scenario, if the motor wasn't overheating.
Other factors that could explain the difference:
Your size, weight and the riding gear you wear.
The SR has a lower profile; I think it may be a little lower and it encourages the rider to lean forward, thus presenting less to the wind.
The SR has normal road tyres, so there's much less rolling resistance.
However, your bike has the ZF13 battery, so less juice onboard...
You've inspired me to do a motorway run. Let's see if I can escape the household!