I have a good news for those who want an environmentally friendly motorcycle, the Zero Motorcycles have just launched their new 2018 line-up. The new 2018 Zero S Electric Motorcycle is available in amazing color combination with attractive design. It contains the refined features providing an incredible riding experience. The motor delivers the massive amount of power while requires less time to recharge. The seat design has been slightly revised for ultimate comfort. Each and every part has been carefully designed and mounted to achieve the required output. The review of new 2018 Zero S Electric Motorcycle with its latest features are given below.
2018 Zero S Electric Motorcycle – Features
Naked Street
The new 2018 Zero S Electric Motorcycle providing the best street riding experience. Its amazing acceleration at any RPM, sharp lines and sporty ergonomics transform the routine ride into the thrill ride. The new aerodynamic riding position helps to deliver up to 223 miles in the city and 112 miles on the highway. This electric motorcycle delivers the highest range in the entire Zero lineup.
Pure Performance
The new 2018 Zero S Electric Motorcycle features the most advanced technology i.e. Z-Force powertrain delivering the best performance and instant response. There is no need of any shifting, it just delivers the smooth acceleration at the twist of the throttle. The new 2018 Zero S Electric Motorcycle and 2017 Zero S Electric Bike has an incredible feature that they make no noise, fumes, and vibration, which results in an uninterrupted ride. This electric vehicle is pre-programmed into modes i.e. Eco and Sport. The rider can easily switch between these modes with just a press of a button. The rider can also connect his phone to the bike to customize performance or to get stats of ride.
Faster Charging
The new 2018 Zero S Electric Motorcycle has the new Charge Tank accessory funnels up to 84 miles of the ride for every four hours of charging when this Zero bike is plugged in the Level 2 charging station. There is no special charging equipment required. The rider can use the standard household outlets to meet the daily ride. Just plug in your bike at night and start your new day with the full tank.
More Ride, Less Maintenance
In this era of cost-benefit, everyone wants more benefit with less cost. The new 2018 Zero S Electric Motorcycle is tuned to reduce the costly maintenance and maximize the ride. The Z-Force powertrain eliminates the greasy mess of fossil burners. It has no oil, spark plugs, clutches, filters, expensive tune-ups or chain adjustment. Instead of a carbon fiber belt, it is directly connected with the rear wheel to the motor that uses the solo moving part to deliver the torque. The Zero App easily provides the upgrades using the rider’s smartphone.
Longest Range Electric Motorcycle
This 2018 Zero S is designed for longest-range production electric motorcycle. It contains the highest power and high energy density battery in the EV industry. The more the battery capacity the more range of riding. The rider has an option to choose the battery size according to his riding preference. The ZF13.0 battery comes with the Power Tank accessory providing the riding range of 200 miles in a city while 100 miles on the highway. The riders can also use ZF7.2 to reduce the weight and gain storage space.
Battery
The new 2018 Zero S Electric Motorcycle features the most powerful and high energy density battery in the EV industry. The 2018 Zero S battery is available in two sizes i.e. ZF7.2 and ZF13.0. The Zero ZF7.2 is light and economical and it carries half a weight of ZF13.0. It is more compact providing some space to store some things. Its range is about 89 miles in the city while 45 miles on the highway. The Zero ZF13.0 provides roughly the twice the range of ZF7.2. It city range is 161 miles while on highway provides 81 miles. The use of Power Tank accessory expands the battery capacity up to 3.6 kWh. This latest battery is designed to last and backed by the warranty of five-year and unlimited mileage.
Motor
The new 2018 Zero S Electric Motorcycle features the latest Z-force motor, which produces the smooth power and torque up to 116 ft-lb. It is designed with such efficiency that it requires only passive air-cooling. With just the role of throttle, the massive acceleration is unleased and rider feel the energy of this motor. This Zero S Electric Motorcycle does not contain any heavy liquid cooling system with no fuss or routine maintenance. This is the most efficient, compact and powerful brushless motor every made in an industry.
2018 Zero S Electric Motorcycle – Price
The new 2018 Zero S Electric Motorcycle comes in Silicon Silver Metallic color with the price of $10,995.
2018 Zero S Electric Motorcycle – Technical Specification
| ZERO S ZF7.2 | ZERO S ZF13.0 | ZERO S ZF13.0 +Power Tank |
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Mileage
| City | 89 miles (143 km) | 161 miles (259 km) | 206 miles (332 km) |
| Highway, 70 mph (113 km/h) | 45 miles (72 km) | 81 miles (130 km) | 103 miles (166 km) |
| Combined | 60 miles (97 km) | 108 miles (174 km) | 138 miles (222 km) |
Power
| Peak torque | 78 ft-lb (106 Nm) | 81 ft-lb (110 Nm) | 81 ft-lb (110 Nm) |
| Peak power | 34 hp (25 kW) @ 4,300 RPM | 60 hp (45 kW) @ 5,300 RPM | 60 hp (45 kW) @ 5,300 RPM |
| Top speed (max) | 91 mph (146 km/h) | 98 mph (158 km/h) | 98 mph (158 km/h) |
| Max capacity | 7.2 kWh | 13.0 kWh | 16.6 kWh |
| Typical cost to recharge | $0.81 | $1.46 | $1.86 |
| Charge time (standard) | 5.2 hours (100% charged) / 4.7 hours (95% charged) | 8.9 hours (100% charged) / 8.4 hours (95% charged) | 11.3 hours (100% charged) / 10.8 hours (95% charged) |
| With Charge Tank accessory | 1.5 hours (100% charged) / 1.0 hour (95% charged) | 2.3 hours (100% charged) / 1.8 hours (95% charged) | N/A |
| With max accessory chargers | 1.6 hours (100% charged) / 1.1 hours (95% charged) | 2.6 hours (100% charged) / 2.1 hours (95% charged) | 3.1 hours (100% charged) / 2.6 hours (95% charged) |
Dimension
| Curb weight | 313 lb (142 kg) | 408 lb (185 kg) | 452 lb (205 kg) |
| Seat height | 31.8 inches (807 mm) | 31.8 inches (807 mm) | 31.8 inches (807 mm) |
Warranty
| Power pack warranty | 5 years/unlimited miles | 5 years/unlimited miles | 5 years/unlimited miles |
Conclusion
This article is about the review of latest electric bike i.e. 2018 Zero S Electric Motorcycle. This Zero Bike features the best performing motor. It has two battery option to provide a variety of performance. The overall design and color combination is very attractive. It features the most efficient motor delivering the more riding range with less maintenance.
