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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2012 and older / Zero at slow speeds
« on: September 25, 2009, 01:52:50 AM »
I'm really interested in a Zero X and I'm wondering about the slow speed handling. I can see that the Zero has a few things really going for it in terms of slow speed handling; namely light-weight, good torque and you can't stall the engine. 
But I'm used to slipping the clutch, dragging the rear brake and being able to come to a stop and take off again without putting a foot down. Obviously the Zero doesn't have a clutch, so can you still do that kind of maneuver? Can you use the electric motor torque against the rear brake to hold you up?
In this hunting video, when the guy is dropping down into the creek, he seems to have to walk/push the bike along at slow speeds.
http://www.zeromotorcycles.com/hunting.php
Thanks,
-Norris
But I'm used to slipping the clutch, dragging the rear brake and being able to come to a stop and take off again without putting a foot down. Obviously the Zero doesn't have a clutch, so can you still do that kind of maneuver? Can you use the electric motor torque against the rear brake to hold you up?
In this hunting video, when the guy is dropping down into the creek, he seems to have to walk/push the bike along at slow speeds.
http://www.zeromotorcycles.com/hunting.php
Thanks,
-Norris