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[trikester]

I've said this before but I'll say it again; I don't want to ride an ICE bike on dirt trails ever again. Electric is the only way to go for dirt riding!

Well, I might ride my ICE Yamaha TW200 conversion trike in dirt again, because I don't have an electric trike.

Trikester

[kingcharles]

Well, I might ride my ICE Yamaha TW200 conversion trike in dirt again, because I don't have an electric trike.

Then you must convert a 2013 Zero FX ASAP!

[Richard230]

I started a thread about the 2013 Zero line and provided a link to their "teaser" site on my BMW motorcycle forum - figuring that anyone that can afford a BMW motorcycle can likely also afford a Zero.   

I was surprised at the positive response that my posts received. I got 10 "likes", the most I can ever recall for one of my threads.  I received a couple of "snide" comments about my experience being filmed for Zero's owner's experiences section of their website, but I responded with some level and honest comments that didn't generate any further response. So I think I shut up those two.   

[manlytom]

I started a thread about the 2013 Zero line and provided a link to their "teaser" site on my BMW motorcycle forum - figuring that anyone that can afford a BMW motorcycle can likely also afford a Zero.   

I was surprised at the positive response that my posts received. I got 10 "likes", the most I can ever recall for one of my threads.  I received a couple of "snide" comments about my experience being filmed for Zero's owner's experiences section of their website, but I responded with some level and honest comments that didn't generate any further response. So I think I shut up those two.   

if u continue the good work u r in for a bonus or a free upgrade ! 

[ZeroSinMA]

Don't see a clutch lever on it.

[trikester]

Oh, good grief!

[protomech]

It may not have a clutch lever, but I think I spotted some vitriol on it.

[ZeroSinMA]

It may not have a clutch lever, but I think I spotted some vitriol on it.

Vitriol dripped off the front forks to form a small puddle but was mopped up before the photo was taken.

If a company announces products that it has no intention of shipping and times those announcements to stall the sales of a competitor that does ship announced product as promised, that company deserves and should expect vitriol in return.

[wainair]

I thought I saw some steam coming off of it but then I realized it's just the vapor! LOL

[CliC]

Phantom, how apropo

[Brammofan]

It has the battery cells of the MotoCzysz, the MT-03 headlight of the Zero, and the "tank" of the Empulse.  Whose work is this?

[ZeroSinMA]

It has the battery cells of the MotoCzysz, the MT-03 headlight of the Zero, and the "tank" of the Empulse.  Whose work is this?

Found it in a search for emotos but can't find it again. One of dozens of concepts, prototypes, and garage shop low volume bikes that are or were out there.




Honda: Maybe we'll make it if a start-up like Zero proves there's a market.






Yes, we know it's ugly as sin but then we Brits aren't known for design prowess, are we?  Send us 22,000 pounds and we'll order the parts and make on for you.






Fun with CAD.






Fun with CAD.





Fun with CAD.






Non-Production Prototype.






Fun with CAD.

[Brammofan]

Some interesting ones in that group, hadn't seen a few of them.

Seeing the Mission bike reminded me that Asphalt and Rubber had an article a couple days ago about layoffs.  Bummed me out - they were/are a talented and friendly group of folks.

BTW, that "Brammo Phantom" is not the work of anyone I'm familiar with in or near Ashland, Oregon. 

I really like that Saietta - some sweet lines on that bike.

[machone]

we Brits aren't known for design prowess, are we? 

I beg to differ Sir!

BSA? Triumph? Norton? Mac?

The jet engine?

[JohnSki]

Found another review at http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1079595_2013-zero-electric-motorcycles-bigger-badder-faster.  What is interesting is they had a little bit more info on the Bluetooth connectivity.

“Bluetooth, fast charging smarts
Also new for 2013 on all Zero motorcycles is a smartphone bluetooth facility that lets iPhone and Android users tweak elements of their Zero motorcycle’s riding characteristics from their phone.
This includes modifying top speed, regenerative braking characteristics, and acceleration, as well as provide diagnostic information and other important motorcycle data.
When docked in a suitable cradle, riders can even use their smartphones as a secondary dash, providing additional information about their Zero motorcycle while in use.”

I was also wondering if Zeros 54 hp motor is the same as Brammos empulses 54 hp motor. I found one that was 54 hp at 96 volts, 30 hp at 72 volts and 10 hp sustained.  It seems smart that they put a nice heat sink on the motor.