Kellya86
Herb Gardener.....
I think there is huge potential for an electric sports bike.. i would be interested in that as range wouldnt be an issue...
The thing is i still want a 6 speed sequential box....
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I think there is huge potential for an electric sports bike.. i would be interested in that as range wouldnt be an issue...
The thing is i still want a 6 speed sequential box....
Range is always going to be the limiting factor IMO. Well, probably re-charge rate is the number #1 and range #2.
For example I'm supposed to be riding out from New York to Sturgis, South Dakota in August. Most direct route is approx. 1,750 miles. The amount of time I would lose on an e-bike stopping every X miles to recharge for Y minutes, would make it an extremely tedious ride. That's even assuming that I take a direct route and there are charging stations at appropriate distances along the entire route. Typically I like to be on back roads where I rarely see a charging station. I know I can get about 200 miles safely, more like 225 miles out of a tank and it'll take me less than 10 minutes to pull into a gas station, fill up and be back on the road for another 200+.
Outside of that, especially for commuting or joy riding around around locally, I think the electric sports bike market has a pretty big potential as well.
These Zero's are supposed to be absolutely insane, and priced very competitively IMO. The SRS is sweet, 124 MPH top speed, 160 mile range, 80 minute charge time. Missing 1 Down 5 Up would suck, but something about 140 ft lbs of torque, 100% on demand, with a 516 lb curb weight sounds like a great time. To put that in perspective, my Road Glide weighs 855 lbs and its 107 cubic inch gas motor puts out 109 ft lbs. Obviously not meant to be a sports bike though lol
Welcome To Zero Motorcycles
Manufacturer of 100% electric motorcycles for the street and dirt.
www.zeromotorcycles.com
HD came out with one, missed the mark IMO but interesting that they're even making an attempt in the first place
Electric Motorcycles | LiveWire
LiveWire electric motorcycles are built for the urban experience, with the power and range to take you beyond.
www.harley-davidson.com
arb
Semi shaved ape
Now that zero looks super interesting to me for summers here........thanks.Range is always going to be the limiting factor IMO. Well, probably re-charge rate is the number #1 and range #2.
For example I'm supposed to be riding out from New York to Sturgis, South Dakota in August. Most direct route is approx. 1,750 miles. The amount of time I would lose on an e-bike stopping every X miles to recharge for Y minutes, would make it an extremely tedious ride. That's even assuming that I take a direct route and there are charging stations at appropriate distances along the entire route. Typically I like to be on back roads where I rarely see a charging station. I know I can get about 200 miles safely, more like 225 miles out of a tank and it'll take me less than 10 minutes to pull into a gas station, fill up and be back on the road for another 200+.
Outside of that, especially for commuting or joy riding around around locally, I think the electric sports bike market has a pretty big potential as well.
These Zero's are supposed to be absolutely insane, and priced very competitively IMO. The SRS is sweet, 124 MPH top speed, 160 mile range, 80 minute charge time. Missing 1 Down 5 Up would suck, but something about 140 ft lbs of torque, 100% on demand, with a 516 lb curb weight sounds like a great time. To put that in perspective, my Road Glide weighs 855 lbs and its 107 cubic inch gas motor puts out 109 ft lbs. Obviously not meant to be a sports bike though lol
Welcome To Zero Motorcycles
Manufacturer of 100% electric motorcycles for the street and dirt.
HD came out with one, missed the mark IMO but interesting that they're even making an attempt in the first place
Electric Motorcycles | LiveWire
LiveWire electric motorcycles are built for the urban experience, with the power and range to take you beyond.
Just remember to not charge lithium batteries in really cold weather...it kills them if you try to charge at freezing or below temps that is why an electric Skidoo is a silly idea unless it uses a battery heater (how efficient is that?) or Lithium Titanate which I doubt. 
arb
Semi shaved ape
arb
Semi shaved ape
Just a pair of shorts and crocs........with zero shame.
One of the perks of being a man is letting it hang out without remorse.
arb
Semi shaved ape
Don't think they are gonna have quite the same fit on you brother.........lolz.
Tincandtoke
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Tincandtoke
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Too long
A test!
I didn't study!
Good one though, love the sandals, shorts, no helmet and a passenger on bike that has the suspension for dirt
Someone's going for more of a ride than they bargained for
Want a bike so bad but the wife and her nurse friends call them donorcycles(think organ donation after head injury)
Don't even want to tell you how long it took me this morning.....
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