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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: First time rider, looking to get a Zero DS, i have a question...
« on: March 14, 2020, 03:27:29 PM »
Hey everyone, thanks for the responses. They have all been helpful.
Let me clear some things up.
The reason i was wondering about torque settings, was because this would be my first motorcycle, ever. I’ve been told that since it’s electric it’s margin for error is a lot less than a conventional bike, which makes sense. Seeing as the power is there nearly instantly, i was concerned with making sure I’d be able to limit it to be able to get used to riding more, as opposed to buying a gas bike on the smaller end and then in a year or two desiring a bigger/more powerful bike.
I’m not planning to race anyone, drive like a fool, or the like. I only want to get it to commute/errands. I’m 28 married with a little girl, i like seeing them. Lol
I am looking at a DS due to it’s price point and current desired use, 20 mile round trip to work, roughly. And maybe around town.
I am going to take an equivalent of the MRC course, it’s through the Marine Corps. I will be using their bikes, which are gas. But i like the idea of just plugging it into a plug in my parking garage and not needing to go to the pump. Plus, while I am a mechanic for helicopters I don’t really want to worry about another vehicle with maintenance and other things. tires and brakes i can deal with. belt occasionally, okay. So those things appeal too me.
Some people have said that it’s too much bike for a beginner, and that’s why i asked about “turning it down” or “adjusting the settings” and the only thing i think you can adjust would be percent of total torque, max speed, charge rate, etc..
Thanks again for helping me out with this information.
How much of a difference is the sitting position between the S and DS? I know from the Zero website there is about a 1” seat height difference, but I’m curious about the position. Thanks again.
Let me clear some things up.
The reason i was wondering about torque settings, was because this would be my first motorcycle, ever. I’ve been told that since it’s electric it’s margin for error is a lot less than a conventional bike, which makes sense. Seeing as the power is there nearly instantly, i was concerned with making sure I’d be able to limit it to be able to get used to riding more, as opposed to buying a gas bike on the smaller end and then in a year or two desiring a bigger/more powerful bike.
I’m not planning to race anyone, drive like a fool, or the like. I only want to get it to commute/errands. I’m 28 married with a little girl, i like seeing them. Lol
I am looking at a DS due to it’s price point and current desired use, 20 mile round trip to work, roughly. And maybe around town.
I am going to take an equivalent of the MRC course, it’s through the Marine Corps. I will be using their bikes, which are gas. But i like the idea of just plugging it into a plug in my parking garage and not needing to go to the pump. Plus, while I am a mechanic for helicopters I don’t really want to worry about another vehicle with maintenance and other things. tires and brakes i can deal with. belt occasionally, okay. So those things appeal too me.
Some people have said that it’s too much bike for a beginner, and that’s why i asked about “turning it down” or “adjusting the settings” and the only thing i think you can adjust would be percent of total torque, max speed, charge rate, etc..
Thanks again for helping me out with this information.
How much of a difference is the sitting position between the S and DS? I know from the Zero website there is about a 1” seat height difference, but I’m curious about the position. Thanks again.