2013 EICMA: 2014 Zero SR- First electrical high spec Moto
Can this new 2014 Zero SR
banish memories of bicycle brakes and no-name tires? Now with serious
acceleration, real motorcycle components and a genuinely useful range,
this new Zero SR promises to be a good motorcycle, not just an electric
one.
Accelerating to 60 mph in just 3.3 seconds and topping out at 102
mph, this new 67 bhp Zero should be able to keep ahead of both city and
highway traffic. As stock ($16,995) Zero claims the 11.4 kWh SR has a 93
mile range in combined city and highway riding. Adding the optional
“Power Tank” takes capacity up to 14.2 kWh, which boosts that combined
range to 116 miles. Stick to city speeds and the Power Tank-equipped SR
can reach 171 miles. 2014 Zero SR electric motorcycle
In other good news, real motorcycle forks, 43mm in diameter, are
fitted for the first time. They’re adjustable for compression and
rebound damping. The remote reservoir shocks are fully adjustable, but
there’s no word on who makes either component.
Looking closely at the tires, we do see an actual brand name on them.
Unfortunately, that appears to be “IRC” and the model looks like “Road
Winner.” If so, then these are the same non-radial, bias ply items
fitted to the $3,999 Suzuki GW250. Still, that’s an actual motorcycle! 2014 Zero SR
Unlike arch-rival Brammo and its $16,995
Marzocchi/Sachs/Brembo-equipped and radial tire-fitted Empulse, the SR
does without a gearbox, shedding weight and boosting efficiency.
Using a standard 110v home outlet, recharging the stock SR will take
eight hours, while the Power Tank takes that up to 10 hours total. Those
numbers can drop as low as 1.5 hours if you can find a CHAdeMO quick
charge station. 2014 Zero SR
“You will also notice a much more refined look and feel to the entire
Zero product range as we’ve spent a great deal of time sweating the
details,” states Zero Marketing VP Scott Harden. “This is evident as
soon as you climb on board as our new cockpit layout and instrumentation
package offers increased utility, a sleeker look and more aerodynamic
integration with the headlight.”
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