2015 Zero S - Coolness Factor = 61.8%

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2015 Zero S on the Total Motorcycle Cool Wall

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Revolutionary technology meets innovative motorcycle design....

2015 Zero S at http://www.TotalMotorcycle.com

The Road Ahead

Imagine instant torque and power from a standstill. Imagine smooth acceleration as you throttle out of turns. Then, imagine never needing to stop at a gas station or being burdened with any scheduled powertrain maintenance. Pure. Powerful. Electric… and available now.

Developed to aggressively take on urban environments while encouraging occasional detours to your favorite stretch of backcountry twisties, the Zero S integrates revolutionary technology with innovative motorcycle design. The result is a motorcycle with breathtaking performance and a sophisticated appearance.

Featuring Zero Motorcycles’ Z-Force® motor and power pack, the Zero S pulls hard to speeds above 90 mph and offers a city range of up to 185 miles with the optional Power Tank accessory.

Whether stealthily accelerating onto the highway or out of the turns, the Zero S is uniquely designed to deliver a thrilling sensation unlike any other on the road today. Are you ready?




New for 2015

Adding to Exceptional.


The Zero S and Zero SR have always offered breathtaking power, seamless acceleration and the purity of a ride that enhances the most enjoyable elements of the traditional motorcycle experience. The 2015 models will all but disappear beneath you as you fly down the road with new Showa suspension, Bosch Anti Lock Brakes (ABS) and high performance Pirelli tires. Already the longest-range electric motorcycles in production today, the Zero S and Zero SR now offer riders 10% greater range by way of a newly optimized battery cell configuration. That’s up to 185 miles of exhilaration.


Zero worked in close collaboration with Showa to develop suspension for the Zero S line that provides excellent small bump compliance, predictable control of bigger impacts and exceptionally smooth action under all conditions. Torsional rigidity of the front end was increased for improved handling, and a hollow front axle was used to reduce unsprung weight. Suspension settings are now completely customizable to meet the demands of a wide variety of riders.

Designed to make the twisties even more enjoyable, the contemporary new wheels, Pirelli tires and ABS work together with the highly tuned suspension to provide confidence and control. Riders will also enjoy the stylish new mirrors that provide excellent visibility of the vehicles they just passed.


2015 Zero S - http://www.TotalMotorcycle.com North American Specifications/Technical Details
MSRP Price: ZERO S zf9.4 $13,345; ZERO S zf12.5 $15,345; ZF12.5 +Power Tank $17,840 USD


range ZERO S zf9.4
City 113 miles (182 km)
Highway, 55 mph (88 km/h) 70 miles (113 km)
» Combined 87 miles (140 km)
Highway, 70 mph (112 km/h) 58 miles (93 km)
» Combined 76 miles (122 km)
Motor
Max torque 68 ft-lb (92 Nm)
Max power 54 hp (40 kW) @ 4,300 rpm
Top speed (max) 95 mph (153 km/h)
Top speed (sustained) 80 mph (129 km/h)
Acceleration, 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) 4.8 seconds
Type Z-Force® 75-7 passively air-cooled, high efficiency, http://www.TotalMotorcycle.com, radial flux permanent magnet, brushless motor
Controller High efficiency, 420 amp, 3-phase brushless controller with regenerative deceleration
Power system
Est. pack life to 80% (city) 254,000 miles (409,000 km)
Power pack Z-Force® Li-Ion intelligent
Max capacity 9.4 kWh
Nominal capacity 8.3 kWh
Charger type 1.3 kW, integrated
Charge time (standard) 6.6 hours (100% charged) / 6.1 hours (95% charged)
» With one accessory charger 3.9 hours (100% charged) / 3.4 hours (95% charged)
» With max accessory chargers 1.9 hours (100% charged) / 1.4 hours (95% charged)
Input Standard 110 V or 220 V
Drivetrain
Transmission Clutchless direct drive
Final drive 132T / 28T, Poly Chain® GT® Carbon™ belt
Chassis / Suspension / Brakes
Front suspension Showa 41 mm inverted cartridge forks, with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping
Rear suspension Showa 40 mm piston, http://www.TotalMotorcycle.com, piggy-back reservoir shock with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping
Front suspension travel 6.25 in (159 mm)
Rear suspension travel 6.35 in (161 mm)
Front brakes Bosch Gen 9 ABS, J-Juan asymmetric dual piston floating caliper, 320 x 5 mm disc
Rear brakes Bosch Gen 9 ABS, J-Juan single piston floating caliper, 240 x 4.5 mm disc
Front tire Pirelli Sport Demon 110/70-17
Rear tire Pirelli Sport Demon 140/70-17
Front wheel 3.00 x 17
Rear wheel 3.50 x 17
Dimensions
Wheel base 55.5 in (1,410 mm)
Seat height 31.8 in (807 mm)
Rake 24.0°
Trail 3.2 in (80 mm)
Weight
Frame 23 lb (10.4 kg)
Curb weight 376 lb (171 kg)
Carrying capacity 399 lb (181 kg)
Economy
Equivalent fuel economy (city) 462 MPGe (0.51 l/100 km)
Equivalent fuel economy (highway) 236 MPGe (1.00 l/100 km)
Typical cost to recharge $1.05
Pricing
MSRP $13,345
(Does not include local shipping, http://www.TotalMotorcycle.com, applicable taxes, PDI, or road registration fees.)
Warranty
Standard motorcycle warranty* 2 years
Power pack warranty* 5 years/100,000 miles




range ZERO S zf12.5
City 151 miles (243 km)
Highway, 55 mph (88 km/h) 94 miles (151 km)
» Combined 115 miles (185 km)
Highway, 70 mph (112 km/h) 77 miles (124 km)
» Combined 102 miles (164 km)
Motor
Max torque 68 ft-lb (92 Nm)
Max power 54 hp (40 kW) @ 4,300 rpm
Top speed (max) 95 mph (153 km/h)
Top speed (sustained) 80 mph (129 km/h)
Acceleration, 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) 5.2 seconds
Type Z-Force® 75-7 passively air-cooled, high efficiency, radial flux permanent magnet, brushless motor
Controller High efficiency, http://www.TotalMotorcycle.com, 420 amp, 3-phase brushless controller with regenerative deceleration
Power system
Est. pack life to 80% (city) 339,000 miles (546,000 km)
Power pack Z-Force® Li-Ion intelligent
Max capacity 12.5 kWh
Nominal capacity 11.0 kWh
Charger type 1.3 kW, integrated
Charge time (standard) 8.6 hours (100% charged) / 8.1 hours (95% charged)
» With one accessory charger 5.0 hours (100% charged) / 4.5 hours (95% charged)
» With max accessory chargers 2.4 hours (100% charged) / 1.9 hours (95% charged)
Input Standard 110 V or 220 V
Drivetrain
Transmission Clutchless direct drive
Final drive 132T / 28T, Poly Chain® GT® Carbon™ belt
Chassis / Suspension / Brakes
Front suspension Showa 41 mm inverted cartridge forks, with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping
Rear suspension Showa 40 mm piston, piggy-back reservoir shock with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping
Front suspension travel 6.25 in (159 mm)
Rear suspension travel 6.35 in (161 mm)
Front brakes Bosch Gen 9 ABS, J-Juan asymmetric dual piston floating caliper, 320 x 5 mm disc
Rear brakes Bosch Gen 9 ABS, http://www.TotalMotorcycle.com, J-Juan single piston floating caliper, 240 x 4.5 mm disc
Front tire Pirelli Sport Demon 110/70-17
Rear tire Pirelli Sport Demon 140/70-17
Front wheel 3.00 x 17
Rear wheel 3.50 x 17
Dimensions
Wheel base 55.5 in (1,410 mm)
Seat height 31.8 in (807 mm)
Rake 24.0°
Trail 3.2 in (80 mm)
Weight
Frame 23 lb (10.4 kg)
Curb weight 408 lb (185 kg)
Carrying capacity 367 lb (166 kg)
Economy
Equivalent fuel economy (city) 462 MPGe (0.51 l/100 km)
Equivalent fuel economy (highway) 236 MPGe (1.00 l/100 km)
Typical cost to recharge $1.40
Pricing
MSRP $15,345
(Does not include local shipping, applicable taxes, PDI, or road registration fees.)
Warranty
Standard motorcycle warranty* 2 years 2 years
Power pack warranty* 5 years/100,000 miles 5 years/100,000 miles






range ZERO S ZF12.5 +Power Tank
City 185 miles (298 km)
Highway, 55 mph (88 km/h) 115 miles (185 km)
» Combined 141 miles (227 km)
Highway, 70 mph (112 km/h) 94 miles (151 km)
» Combined 125 miles (201 km)
Motor
Max torque 68 ft-lb (92 Nm)
Max power 54 hp (40 kW) @ 4,300 rpm
Top speed (max) 95 mph (153 km/h)
Top speed (sustained) 80 mph (129 km/h)
Acceleration, 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) 5.8 seconds
Type Z-Force® 75-7 passively air-cooled, high efficiency, http://www.TotalMotorcycle.com, radial flux permanent magnet, brushless motor
Controller High efficiency, 420 amp, 3-phase brushless controller with regenerative deceleration
Power system
Est. pack life to 80% (city) 415,000 miles (668,000 km)
Power pack Z-Force® Li-Ion intelligent
Max capacity 15.3 kWh
Nominal capacity 13.5 kWh
Charger type 1.3 kW, integrated
Charge time (standard) 10.5 hours (100% charged) / 10.0 hours (95% charged)
» With one accessory charger 6.0 hours (100% charged) / 5.5 hours (95% charged)
» With max accessory chargers 2.8 hours (100% charged) / 2.3 hours (95% charged)
Input Standard 110 V or 220 V
Drivetrain
Transmission Clutchless direct drive
Final drive 132T / 28T, Poly Chain® GT® Carbon™ belt
Chassis / Suspension / Brakes
Front suspension Showa 41 mm inverted cartridge forks, with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping
Rear suspension Showa 40 mm piston, piggy-back reservoir shock with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping
Front suspension travel 6.25 in (159 mm)
Rear suspension travel 6.35 in (161 mm)
Front brakes Bosch Gen 9 ABS, J-Juan asymmetric dual piston floating caliper, 320 x 5 mm disc
Rear brakes Bosch Gen 9 ABS, J-Juan single piston floating caliper, 240 x 4.5 mm disc
Front tire Pirelli Sport Demon 110/70-17
Rear tire Pirelli Sport Demon 140/70-17
Front wheel 3.00 x 17
Rear wheel 3.50 x 17
Dimensions
Wheel base 55.5 in (1,410 mm)
Seat height 31.8 in (807 mm)
Rake 24.0°
Trail 3.2 in (80 mm)
Weight
Frame 23 lb (10.4 kg)
Curb weight 452 lb (205 kg)
Carrying capacity 323 lb (147 kg)
Economy
Equivalent fuel economy (city) 461 MPGe (0.51 l/100 km)
Equivalent fuel economy (highway) 235 MPGe (1.00 l/100 km)
Typical cost to recharge $1.72
Pricing
MSRP $17,840
(Does not include local shipping, applicable taxes, PDI, http://www.TotalMotorcycle.com, or road registration fees.)
Warranty
Standard motorcycle warranty* 2 years 2 years 2 years
Power pack warranty* 5 years/100,000 miles 5 years/100,000 miles 5 years/100,000 miles





For MORE information and Photos click here: http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/motorcyc ... Zero-S.htm

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New for 2015 and requested by Faded Sun in our suggestion box!

We did have the 2010 Zero S up on the Cool Wall but the new 2015 is a whole new beast.

Enjoy!

Mike

[Flipper]

I gave it a Cool.
I would have given it an Awesome if not for the prohibitive price tag.

[BRUMBEAR]

They are really starting to get this little bugger dialed in!!!! I'd like to see range increase but I hear the times they are a changin!!!!
AWESOME

[totalmotorcycle]

This might give you an idea of performance of the Zero S vs other bikes/cars:

http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/download ... harts1.htm

An interesting history fact: Please excuse the dust... This page was created in 2002 (and maybe updated in '05) and is from the looks of it is based on the original page layout of Total Motorcycle. LOL. Wow, time flies!

Mike

[faded sun]

A Saudi prince, when asked about the shortage of oil, once remarked that the Stone Age didn't end because we ran out of stones.

Not that I think the infernal combustion engine is having its last gasp just yet. But I have to admit I think this is the look of things to come.
When they work out the long distance thing they will become increasingly popular (and cheaper).

For me the lack of noise is not a selling point; part of the experience is hearing and feeling the power of your engine humming along the highway.

But I have to admit they have certainly done a great job of it. I voted awesome just for pulling it off. I'd love to test one. I'll never have one in my garage but just the same, it would be a gas. (pun intended)

[pchast]

It almost fits into my use now with its new range estimates.
I'd buy one with my first million dollar lotto win!

Awesome!

[jstark47]

We STILL need that rating between Cool and Uncool! This technology is definitely heading in the right direction, and I can see in a few more years they might have the range up to where I could pragmatically use this for commuting. My employer needs to get serious about providing some charging stations though.

No vote. Not ready to give it a Cool, but Uncool is too harsh. It's promising, just needs to keep developing.

[ceemes]

I'd have one as my commuter bike. The range is now acceptable, top speed is highway capable and the charging times work, even at 8 hours, you could get to work near on empty, plug it in and at the end of the day have a full charge. Plus the cost to charge is fairly cheap especially compared to buy petrol. It is a bit pricey, but I figure that cost would be greatly off set by fuel and maintenance cost savings. I give it a solid cool....now if it was a hydrogen fuel-cell beastie with the same performance, then it would a solid sub zero awesome.

[blues2cruise]

It's cool. Given that I can only afford to keep one motorcycle...this would not work for me. The distance range is too short for the types of daytripping we like to do.

It would be a good commuter though.

Still too expensive.