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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2012 and older / Re: Lets try this then.. Speculation on 2013 changes...
« on: August 23, 2012, 02:22:02 AM »
Zero Motorcycles Europe today informed me that they will show the 2013 models at Intermot Germany early October.
However, any 2013 Model will be available to buy in March/April 2013 earliest.

Carl Anton

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2012 and older / Re: Zero XU top speed and range
« on: August 19, 2012, 12:30:06 PM »
@Craigq: Very useful information for my purchase decision.

Carl Anton

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2012 and older / Re: Zero XU top speed and range
« on: August 18, 2012, 01:12:17 PM »
Quote from: craigq on August 18, 2012, 02:29:09 AM
As Proto stated, the XU will be capable of the distance/speeds you've outlined for your commute. Whether you would like it under those conditions is another story.

@craigq: Thank you for sharing your experience. Your commute seems similiar to mine, but I always have the charging possibility at work. Hopefully this makes range considerations easier.

For the 80 KPH section: What is the top speed you regularly achieve (without lying flat)?

Carl Anton

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2012 and older / Re: Lets try this then.. Speculation on 2013 changes...
« on: August 18, 2012, 03:50:02 AM »
From personal experience with my first EV (Kewet CitiJet 5 1998 model) i know that good gear box design is not simple. Poor design gives problems with noise. A full gear box design where noise and stability is taken care of is a substantial investment. I doubt Zero will give priority to this.

With the exception of Tesla, almost all EVs on the market have opted for fixed gearing with good results.

Carl Anton

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2012 and older / Re: Lets try this then.. Speculation on 2013 changes...
« on: August 18, 2012, 02:02:32 AM »
The Zeros now has excellent powertrains. I think it would be a good idea to focus on stability for the powertrain and avoid major changes. This is also important to minimise the risk for costly recalls.

My bet is that Zero will focus on styling improvements: LED lamps, lights exterior design, body panels, instrumentation, rims.

By the way: When will the 2013 models be presented?

Carl Anton


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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2012 and older / Re: Zero XU top speed and range
« on: August 17, 2012, 08:55:52 PM »
Quote from: protomech on August 17, 2012, 05:53:51 PM
How cold does it get in Oslo? Are you planning to commute year-round on the XU?

Temperatures in Oslo are well below freezing point for parts of the winter. Minimum is around -13 degrees Fahrenheit.
I use the bike when there is no risk of ice or snow, ie. April-October.
It is possible to use even lighter bikes with winter tyres and special winter protective gear, but I do not take the risk these days and sticks to the car in the winter months. As a youth I used to drive all year round.

Carl Anton

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2012 and older / Re: Zero XU top speed and range
« on: August 17, 2012, 04:50:43 PM »
Quote from: protomech on August 17, 2012, 04:33:45 PM
As always, a test drive is best.

I would have loved to test the 2012 XU, but the local dealer has no test bike.
This is the reason why I have to guess.  :)

Carl Anton

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2012 and older / Re: Zero XU top speed and range
« on: August 17, 2012, 04:16:04 PM »
Quote from: craigq on August 17, 2012, 03:04:30 PM
If you're thinking about getting an XU for any type of highway commuting you should reconsider.

My planned use for the XU would be a mixed 14 miles (one way) commute into Oslo. About 5 miles will be on the highway where I will need the top speed to be around 50 mph. The rest of the route the speed is about 20-40 mph in urban areas. My commuting route is fairly congested, so flexible handling in chaotic traffic is needed.

The Vectrix was a bit heavy in the congested traffic situation. I have tested the 2011 XU on the route, but found the top speed to be insufficient and the range a bit to short. Handligwise the XU was excellent. As we all know the drive train of the 2012 XU is completely redesigned so it is difficult to know how the 2012 XU would cope with the commuting route.

I can charge at work every day.

Do I really need the Zero-S or would the 2012 XU be sufficient?

Carl Anton

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2012 and older / Zero XU top speed and range
« on: August 17, 2012, 02:39:37 PM »
What is the real world 2012 Zero XU top speed and highway commuting range?

I realise that Zero specifies 28 miles highway commuting range, but is this real world range or an optimistic estimate?

Likewise sustained top speed is specified as 55 mph. Can I expect this top speed under normal driving conditions?

Carl Anton



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