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What is the Zero X? It is a motorcycle, and not just any motorcycle. It allegedly offers “the world’s best acceleration, agility and durability of any in the motorcycle in the market, electric or gas.” The Zero is a lithium-ion battery powered motorcycle. It runs silently, weighs only 120 pounds and goes from 0-50 miles per hour in “a flash.” This is not a bike to compete with the 2008 Suzuki Hayabusa; it is, however, an extremely cheap way to commute. It costs less than a cent per mile. It recharges in about three hours and a single charge will get you about 40 miles of cruising.It does not burn gas so it runs in complete silence. This was a problem for some people, who would forget that the engine was running and inadvertently engage the throttle while it was operational. The absence of gasoline and oil also make for some very easy maintenance. The parts have an almost modular look to them. The frame is designed to be suitable for everything from city commuting to serious cross-country or motocross riding. For off-road use, larger wheels and smaller sprockets are used than for city riding. The one-speed transmission delivers some serious acceleration, while fully adjustable hydraulic suspension should be able to take whatever rough terrain you throw at it. According to their website, the ZDrive electric engine requires almost no maintenance, and delivers twenty horsepower.
The ZDrive uses one-tenth the steel and half the copper of competing DC motors, and delivers the best power-to-size ratio in the industry.
Perhaps the most interesting aspect of the Zero to tech folks is that it is possible to customize the riding experience. If you feel that the acceleration is too much, it is possible to tone it down a little. As you gain experience with the bike you can alter the performance settings to make for a more interesting ride. You plug the ZBrain onboard computer into any Windows PC via a USB port, making this bike potentially the coolest USB gadget ever made. Available for pre-order now.
Price: $6,900
Source: C Net, Zero Motorcycles
Tags: cool-gadgets, environmental, Transportation












16 responses
Aug 3, 2007 at 11:21 am
This is, in my opinion, a better alternative than the Enertia (another electric bike). With its looks, this will appeal more to motorists. And the silent engine is good news as well, though operators must always keep in mind that the engine is running. Good post!
Aug 3, 2007 at 3:20 pm
Cool bike. Nice to see so many mountainbike components on it. The front and rear suspension parts, hubs, brakes, all are original DH/Freeride parts.
It like to ride something like that!
Aug 3, 2007 at 7:08 pm
OMFG awesome
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Aug 4, 2007 at 10:59 am
I think it is possible to have mountain bike components because the electrical parts are so light. I want two of these!
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Aug 7, 2007 at 1:00 pm
Looks great i think!
Mar 28, 2008 at 9:37 am
pls send me a motorcycle update.thnx
Apr 17, 2008 at 2:46 am
keep up the great work
keeping strong intrests in natures
better energy !solar panels
batery powered transport
and simpler prospects (combustion
transport has so many more parts
and pollution to go with it )
the soner everybody wakes up and
starts looking after our future and our
childrens health the better if i was as
rich as some a lot of my time and money
would change the world in a big way
importants is in types of batterys i
beleive cadnium seems to be a safe
storage for energy and 99% recycable
and now body recycles it most people
just throw it awayi feel this is so wrong
and wish i could change this so all i can
for now is mention it
good luck and bless you
nicholas
got me bye
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