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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: Advice for buying
« on: October 23, 2020, 01:40:10 PM »
Wow. many thanks for all your comments,tips, and help.
I'll add some more background. My initial mid life crisis solving plan ws a bike, an A1/125cc, to be changed later to an A2 like Suzuki GS500. I was/am looking only to street/naked models. I like that look, and I can't use the bike to travel with my family (but a trailer hitch is also an option for holidays).
The idea of switch from car to the bike started as I found the Zero S, and falling in love with every aspect of it (price aside). So it's not about if there are other or even better commute options. What I want is to ride it.
I think it's overpowered for a newbie, but on the other side all you need is the app to set limits according to my capacities, and leveling up from time to time. Yes, I can try sports mode in many industrial areas' straight streets, but I'm sure I don't need it for my commute road. Also I'm not crazy for speed, and quite never drive over the legal limits. I can't pass that truck? Oh, he can't feel the cornering. Deal.
So now about the weight. I know it's a big difference. It's the bigger one really too much for a trailer. I think I can live without the bike for a couple of weeks I'm far from home. On the other side, I've read the 7.2 being more easy to ride, but the range is just enough to get from a CP to the next (yes, this is going better faster than I thought). I risk to find an offline CP with no option to reach another one. I think it's enough handicap to have a look at the CP locations before a trip/route. With the 14.4 I'll have to check the maps also, but I'd be able to do a short stop or even get to the next one.
Again, many thanks
I'll add some more background. My initial mid life crisis solving plan ws a bike, an A1/125cc, to be changed later to an A2 like Suzuki GS500. I was/am looking only to street/naked models. I like that look, and I can't use the bike to travel with my family (but a trailer hitch is also an option for holidays).
The idea of switch from car to the bike started as I found the Zero S, and falling in love with every aspect of it (price aside). So it's not about if there are other or even better commute options. What I want is to ride it.
I think it's overpowered for a newbie, but on the other side all you need is the app to set limits according to my capacities, and leveling up from time to time. Yes, I can try sports mode in many industrial areas' straight streets, but I'm sure I don't need it for my commute road. Also I'm not crazy for speed, and quite never drive over the legal limits. I can't pass that truck? Oh, he can't feel the cornering. Deal.
So now about the weight. I know it's a big difference. It's the bigger one really too much for a trailer. I think I can live without the bike for a couple of weeks I'm far from home. On the other side, I've read the 7.2 being more easy to ride, but the range is just enough to get from a CP to the next (yes, this is going better faster than I thought). I risk to find an offline CP with no option to reach another one. I think it's enough handicap to have a look at the CP locations before a trip/route. With the 14.4 I'll have to check the maps also, but I'd be able to do a short stop or even get to the next one.
Again, many thanks