Zero S
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The Zero S is an electric motorcycle
manufactured by Zero Motorcycles
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On 23 April 2009 the company announced it would establish a distribution network in the Canadian market while getting regulatory approval for selling the motorcycle in Canada. It expects to start selling in Canada by early July 2009.
The Zero S is expected to have an 81 kilometres (50.3 mi) range on a full charge, with a top speed of 112 km/h (69.6 mph), a speed it can reach in under four seconds from a standing start
. The motor
is rated at 22 kW. The battery can be recharged using standard 110 V or 220 V plugs. A replacement battery will cost approximately $3,000.
Electric motorcycles and scooters
Electric motorcycles and scooters are vehicles with two or three wheels that use electric motors to attain locomotion. Electric motorcycles, as distinguished from scooters, do not have a step-through frame....
manufactured by Zero Motorcycles
Zero Motorcycles
Zero Motorcycles Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells high performance electric motorcycles. Formerly Electricross, it was started in 2006 near Santa Cruz, California in Scotts Valley. The company was founded by Neal Saiki who is a former NASA engineer and has also won numerous design awards in...
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On 23 April 2009 the company announced it would establish a distribution network in the Canadian market while getting regulatory approval for selling the motorcycle in Canada. It expects to start selling in Canada by early July 2009.
The Zero S is expected to have an 81 kilometres (50.3 mi) range on a full charge, with a top speed of 112 km/h (69.6 mph), a speed it can reach in under four seconds from a standing start
Standing start
A standing start is a type of start in auto racing events, in which cars are stationary when the race begins. In a standing start, cars are completely still when a green signal is given to start the race, often preceded by a set of lights...
. The motor
Electric motor
An electric motor converts electrical energy into mechanical energy.Most electric motors operate through the interaction of magnetic fields and current-carrying conductors to generate force...
is rated at 22 kW. The battery can be recharged using standard 110 V or 220 V plugs. A replacement battery will cost approximately $3,000.