2017 ZERO SR
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selves about. Not because they
are not already excellent things,
which they undoubtedly are, but
because they are part of the first
generation of what is going to be
the future of motorcycling. The
SR isn't cheap, with a starting
point at $15,990, so you've got
to want to go green pretty bad if
you are to buy one.
They are still not at the point
where I'd throw my own money
at them (knock about $4K off
and it becomes more appealing),
but you are paying for one of the
very best electric motorcycles
out there, and a homebuilt one
at that.
The next 10 years are going to
be a fantastic time for the devel-
opment of electric motorcycles,
but if you can't wait that long, the
Zero SR is a great option to get
your green on. CN
"Moisture is
the essence of
wetness." Ten
points to you if
you know what
movie that line
is from.
2017 ZERO SR ($15,990)
ENGINE: ...... Z-Force Li-Ion intelligent integrated
POWER: ............70 hp @ 3500 rpm (claimed)
TORQUE: ......... 116 lb-ft @ Zero rpm (claimed)
MAX CAPACITY: .................................. 13.0 kWh
CHASSIS: .......................... Twin spar aluminum
FRONT SUSPENSION: ................ 41 mm Showa
inverted fork, fully adjustable
REAR SUSPENSION: Showa monoshock, fully
adjustable
FRONT WHEEL TRAVEL: ..........................6.25 in.
REAR WHEEL TRAVEL: .............................6.35 in.
FRONT BRAKE: ....... Single twin piston caliper,
320mm disc, Bosch Gen 9 ABS
REAR BRAKE: ....................Single piston caliper,
240mm disc, ABS
FRONT TIRE: ..........................................110/70-17
REAR TIRE: ...............................................140/7-17
WHEELBASE: .............................................55.5 in.
SEAT HEIGHT: ............................................31.8 in.
WEIGHT: .................................... 414 lb. (claimed)
COLOR: ..............................................Red, yellow
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