The new Zero S claims to be the fastest, lightest, cleanest electric motorcycle built so far. The frame is made of aircraft grade aluminum alloy weighing only 29 pounds. The patent pending lithium Ion battery system weighs another 80lbs, so total bike weighs in at 270 pounds. That is very light but not a bike for a woman or the vertically challenged with a seat height of 35.5 inches. (compared to a seat height of just 27 inches on our Vulcan 1500 Classic).
It boasts instant acceleration from zero to 55mph (top speed) in just under 5 seconds, but extremely limited range, about 50 miles on a charge. Charging can take upto 4 hours, so definitely not designed for trips.
To give it it’s due, on the short range, it is built for high performance, high torque, rapid accelleration, and maneuverability, so remember to wear your sturdy buffalo chaps when riding. This bike sounds good if you are looking for a bike that can handle city traffic and short rides in the country without filling the tank, but there is currently no infrastructure to support it for longer rides.
If you are looking for a classic 70’s style bike that combines style, size and lightness with modern conveniences like good brakes, engine reliability and smoothness, but none of the messy oil leaks and troublesome starting problems. This bike is for you.
Practice your emergency maneuvers and your low-speed turns. It is usually best to find an isolated spot like an empty parking lot or a little-used service road to use as your practice spot. When a critical situation comes up on the road is not the time to be ‘learning how’ to swerve out of the way. You frequently have less than a second to make a decision ’swerve or brake’, make the wrong decision or execute it incorrectly, and you may not have the opportunity to learn from your mistake. 
There is a bag for every occasion. There are duffel bags, lunch bags, sling bags, backpacks, shopping bags, sandwich bags, marble bags, and beanbags. When choosing any type of bag, we must consider our own needs, as well as the pros and cons of various bags. However, after choosing bags, such as leather saddlebags, we must then determine what to put inside those bags. Here are some categories of gear that you should stuff into your 
Several states now offer free courses for both novice and experienced riders. These courses are invaluable to the young or new rider just starting out, as they teach not only riding technique and the mechanics of basic motorcycle operation but, most importantly, proper safety and emergency procedures. It is vitally important that you have some sort of training on how to handle unexpected occurrences on the road before they occur, and that is what many of these courses teach. In our opinion, these courses are as important for the new rider as any other proper safety gear, such as a good 
Historically motorcyclists have been characterized as being out-laws. All you had to do was to don a leather jacket and a do-rag, and you would have folks crossing to the other side of the street to avoid you, all the while casting sideward glances in your direction. Of course Hollywood has done much to reinforce this perception over the years. Who could forget Hopper and Fonda flouting law, order, and authority in “Easy Rider”. 
While you are getting your bike ready for the spring riding season: charging and re-installing the battery, checking the engine and tranny oil, topping off the brake fluid, and checking the tires, brakes, and lights. Don’t forget to give your
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