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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.
