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[kensiko]

The S has plenty of power for highway!

I had a Suzuki DRZ400S before (400CC four stroke). OFC it's not the same style of bike at all but we can compare the acceleration. The DRZ was slower, but not by that much. A good driver can get 6 sec 0-60 mph. The S is doing 5.2, no matter how the driver's ability are.

I used my S a few times on the highway, reaching 145 km/h for quick passing. Much easier than my previous DRZ.

[KenMac]

Have you ridden the SR at all yet? I know it has more power, but just can't get over the red color...ugh! I feel for what I intend to do that the S will probably be good enough for me. Now this might seem like a dumb question but what is the S like in comparison to CC's? And the same question for the SR? I know it probably doesn't convert but I was wondering if there is a way to compare in any way.

No, haven't ridden the SR yet.  Just figured I wouldn't be upset with a little more power.  I'm sure the S would have done me just fine for my intended purpose of around town errands and commuting to work.   Red isn't my favorite either but I'll live with it.

As far as comparing I think you should pay more attention to the torque specs since torque gives you your acceleration.  The SR has more torque than a 600cc sport bike as does the S it looks like.

[Doug S]

As far as comparing I think you should pay more attention to the torque specs since torque gives you your acceleration.  The SR has more torque than a 600cc sport bike as does the S it looks like.

Don't forget that that discussion is complicated by the fact that ICE bikes have gearboxes, which gives them a low gear with a lot lower (higher numerically) ratio than the single fixed gear on the Zeros. So although the ENGINE may not be putting out as much torque as the motor on our bikes, because of torque multiplication in low gears, it's possible for them to put more to the ground. That's why a Hayabusa can pretty easily spin its rear tire, where an SR can't, even though the 'Busa is heavier, uses a lot wider tire and doesn't put out as much raw torque as the SR does. The Hayabusa's torque is multiplied by a (numerically) higher gear ratio before it gets to the rear wheel.

That said, the SR leaps LIVELY from standstill, can easily out-roll-on just about any vehicle on the freeway, and will just generally put a grin on your face wherever you take it. Anybody who thinks an S, let alone an SR, isn't capable of freeway performance...well, they just haven't ridden one. Your dealer needs to throw a leg over the product he sells if he wants to have any clue what he's talking about.

[KenMac]

That said, the SR leaps LIVELY from standstill, can easily out-roll-on just about any vehicle on the freeway, and will just generally put a grin on your face wherever you take it. Anybody who thinks an S, let alone an SR, isn't capable of freeway performance...well, they just haven't ridden one. Your dealer needs to throw a leg over the product he sells if he wants to have any clue what he's talking about.

I know I had a big grin on my face both times I went out for some extended test rides.  Really looking forward to delivery of mine.  Just got confirmation from my dealer that ZERO has the order.  Only other things I've been told is not shipping before the end of this month though so I still have a bit of waiting ahead.

[Blotman]

Thanks that is exactly what I wanted to hear! Do you know how quick the bike is likely to overheat? If you are going normal mph like 45-55? Will it overheat then or only if you are pushing it 80-90 mph?

I've only ever gotten the "overheat" indicator to blink at me twice. Once was when I was cruising 70-80 mph in 100° F weather for maybe 15 miles. Another when it was 80°+ F outside. Forgot how fast I was going, but had to decelerate to about 70 mph to get the blinking to go away. I never got the warning when cruising anywhere under 70 mph.

[Straightedg4lif]

Thanks that is exactly what I wanted to hear! Do you know how quick the bike is likely to overheat? If you are going normal mph like 45-55? Will it overheat then or only if you are pushing it 80-90 mph?

I've only ever gotten the "overheat" indicator to blink at me twice. Once was when I was cruising 70-80 mph in 100° F weather for maybe 15 miles. Another when it was 80°+ F outside. Forgot how fast I was going, but had to decelerate to about 70 mph to get the blinking to go away. I never got the warning when cruising anywhere under 70 mph.

Thanks was just wondering about it. I appreciate you telling me about your experience!

[Straightedg4lif]

What made everyone make the switch to electric? For me it is the practically no maintenance needed since I am not mechanically inclined in the least. I still have not ridden one but look forward to the day real soon!

[Richard230]

What made everyone make the switch to electric? For me it is the practically no maintenance needed since I am not mechanically inclined in the least. I still have not ridden one but look forward to the day real soon!

I like that it is quiet, requires almost no maintenance (especially compared with my BMWs), I don't have to visit a gas station and smell HC and get fuel on my hands, I don't have to watch gas prices go up and down, I like the lack of vibration and the feeling of the broad torque from an electric motor.  What is not to like, other than the initial cost, limited range and the time it takes to recharge?

[BrianTRice@gmail.com]

What made everyone make the switch to electric?

Lower maintenance was the big draw for me, and the fact that my touring bike is just bulky for commuting and not happy going up and down the hills here in Seattle. I also don't keep a car, so for me, motorcycles have to be very utilitarian.

[KenMac]

What made everyone make the switch to electric? For me it is the practically no maintenance needed since I am not mechanically inclined in the least. I still have not ridden one but look forward to the day real soon!

I like that it is quiet, requires almost no maintenance (especially compared with my BMWs), I don't have to visit a gas station and smell HC and get fuel on my hands, I don't have to watch gas prices go up and down, I like the lack of vibration and the feeling of the broad torque from an electric motor.  What is not to like, other than the initial cost, limited range and the time it takes to recharge?

Exactly what he said!

[Straightedg4lif]

What made everyone make the switch to electric? For me it is the practically no maintenance needed since I am not mechanically inclined in the least. I still have not ridden one but look forward to the day real soon!

I like that it is quiet, requires almost no maintenance (especially compared with my BMWs), I don't have to visit a gas station and smell HC and get fuel on my hands, I don't have to watch gas prices go up and down, I like the lack of vibration and the feeling of the broad torque from an electric motor.  What is not to like, other than the initial cost, limited range and the time it takes to recharge?

Exactly what he said!

I know you said you have the SR on order, just wondering what kind of deal you got if you don't mind me asking?

[ultrarnr]

Straightedg4lif,

If you had an Aprilia Mana GT 850 you will find the SR to be more powerful. I had a 2010 Mana GT and there is no question the SR will be faster. As others have said here the SR will cruise comfortably at 80 MPH. Battery life isn't real great at those speeds but there is no question it will do it. In fact if you try to pass someone quickly who is doing 50 MPH in a 55 MPH zone it is pretty easy to get the SR up to 90 MPH or better before you get back in your own lane again. The 2014 SR did have a motor temperature sensor that wasn't calibrated correctly and it gave a lot of false warnings about what the motor temp really was. Maybe they have fixed this on the 2015s though. To check simply check the motor temp first thing in the morning after it has been parked all night. If the motor temp is close to the ambient temp then problem has been fixed. Mine reads about 18 degrees above the temp in my garage.

[Straightedg4lif]

Straightedg4lif,

If you had an Aprilia Mana GT 850 you will find the SR to be more powerful. I had a 2010 Mana GT and there is no question the SR will be faster. As others have said here the SR will cruise comfortably at 80 MPH. Battery life isn't real great at those speeds but there is no question it will do it. In fact if you try to pass someone quickly who is doing 50 MPH in a 55 MPH zone it is pretty easy to get the SR up to 90 MPH or better before you get back in your own lane again. The 2014 SR did have a motor temperature sensor that wasn't calibrated correctly and it gave a lot of false warnings about what the motor temp really was. Maybe they have fixed this on the 2015s though. To check simply check the motor temp first thing in the morning after it has been parked all night. If the motor temp is close to the ambient temp then problem has been fixed. Mine reads about 18 degrees above the temp in my garage.

Thanks ultrarnr, I do like the SR but as I said earlier in my post I hate the red! Also I don't think I can justify paying that much more for the SR, when I only cruise around town on the weekends with weather permitting. I am on my third bike with the Kawasaki Ninja 250 being my first and then an automatic Chinese motorcycle, since I did not like shifting at all! With my current bike being the Mana 850, I like it quite a bit, but want something a little lighter and a lot less maintenance in the long run. I appreciate the temperature sensor issue you remarked on and will make sure to check that out when I go to purchase my Zero.

[firepower]

Why people hate red? Red is faster

[Jerome3]

Hi,

I've been lurking for a while, but I'm sure you can change the plastics to change the colour - as I did to my KTM 690 SMC (shortly to become a Zero).