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Thanks for all the replies. The 100% electric sticker was put on the bike by the dealer effectively making my bike a riding billboard for these bikes. It doesn't look bad so I don't mind. As for the Gates app, I've tightened the belt a bit and as you can see, plucking the belt gives consistent results. So I guess this could be a quick and easy way to check.

Yes, grmarks, it is sold as for bikes on a bike web site. I've unplugged and re-plugged and the past 3 days riding has been problem free. I think it is probably some glitch with the computer. Does your bike not feel slightly less quick since your xenon light? I like your installation idea.

Quote from: DynoMutt on November 29, 2014, 05:47:52 PM

Yes I did, and I know for a fact that no Zero that hasn't been heavily customized goes any faster than 103MPH, so the criteria that you describe are entirely out of bounds for considering use of any Zero at all let alone having to decide between a 2013 S and a 2014 S.

He said heavily customized 

I think a fx with the 98 in the rear can go faster than 103 but what do I know my speedo said 75 

So you thought DynoMutt was suggesting that the dealer would be using a heavily customized bike as a demo? I'm not convinced that he would be that stupid even if he somehow managed to jump to the conclusion that I live in Zimbabwe.

You will have a problem going more than a few seconds at anything above 130km/h, and the S models will never touch 160km/h unless you're going downhill.

Did you read my first post? The top speed was 195kph or 121mph. And after about 20 minutes of putting the bike through its paces the bar was still indicating that the bike is fully charged. But the weather here is still a bit cool at about 34 deg celsius or 93 deg F, so maybe that helped.

Thanks for the stats Burton, for me that translates to about 100km at 100kph.

Hi everyone, my first post. Hopefully there will be many more after I've made my mind up. At the moment I have a choice between a brand new 2014 S and a demo 2013 S. The 2014 model has the same price tag as a new BMW F800 (BMW being the benchmark for overpriced bikes this side) while the demo is less than half this price. I've taken the demo for a test ride along with a 2013 DS (also available at half price) and I was very impressed. The bike felt a little soft compared to the DS which was a good thing since the roads I tested the bike on was pitted and potholed with gravel and sand in random places. The acceleration was great and the bike was doing 195km/h in no time. Of course range is the biggest concern and can't be checked with a 20 minute test ride, but speed is also important and can save your life. For me the biggest difference between the 2 models is the power tank. From what I've heard you could in theory upgrade the 2014 model with a 2017 power tank some day, but with the 2013 you don't have any such options. For me this bike only makes sense as a commuter that saves you money in the long term. So I'll need it to be able to do an 80km daily commute at speeds ranging from 60km/h (when the traffic slows to a crawl and I filter through) to 160km/h. When the traffic opens up again the cars in the fast lanes tend to do 160km/h plus and it is good if your bike can match and exceed that speed, unless you want to risk getting rear-ended. The actual speed limit is 120km/h, but unfortunately things have devolved to the point where the law is contemptibly irrelevant I'm afraid. But that is a topic for another time.
Can the 2013 S handle these requirements or should I go for the 2014 S?