| Author | Message | ||
     Jaimec |
Hub motors are fine in scooters and other low-performance two-wheelers but they will adversely affect handling in a more powerful bike (more power = bigger motor = more weight). | ||
| 1313 |
harley-davidson-should-build-pickup-trucks-not-ele ctric-motorcycles Apparently everyone has an opinion... | ||
| Midknyte |
New details / leaks https://electrek.co/2019/02/13/zero-lightning-elec tric-motorcycle-strike-sr-f/ | ||
| 86129squids |
Hey Crusticle- I actually watched a show, one of those auction/picker shows, and they actually had one of these... | ||
| Midknyte |
General Motors starts taking orders for its first e-bike https://www.theverge.com/2019/2/14/18224778/gm-ebike-ariv-specs-price-europe  | ||
| Midknyte |
Lightning’s new $12,998 Strike electric motorcycle shows liquid-cooled motor and Ohlins suspension https://electrek.co/2019/02/14/lightning-strike-electric-motorcycle-motor/  | ||
| Midknyte |
https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/lightning-strik e-electric-motorcycle-motor-teased/ https://www.rideapart.com/articles/304994/lightnin g-strike-teaser-riding-position/ | ||
| Jaimec |
Oh boy. Forget the Livewire... Zero is going to face some stiff competition with the Strike! So far, Zero's only advantage as I see it is an already established dealer network... | ||
| Midknyte |
It's only a scooter, but the pop out battery is positively ingenious - watch the vid https://electrek.co/2019/02/15/silence-s01-electri c-scooter/ | ||
| Midknyte |
Grab a peek at a Ducati electric at the end of this article https://www.cycleworld.com/ducati-extremes-diavel- 1260-and-mig-rr | ||
| 1313 |
Zero SR/F dropped today Honestly, I'd prefer Zero, but the dollars just don't make sense to me. The Zero looks freakin' killer though! | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
Guys, this is really exciting news. I'm seeing electric motorcycles becoming much more practical. 150 MPH 150 mile range+ 30-35 recharge times That's doable. $15,000 price tag is reasonable too. | ||
| Jaimec |
The Zero SR/F might be more expensive than the existing models, but it still beats the Livewire in specifications for almost 10,000 less... I've no plans on replacing my "S", as I only got it back in October but it's good to know where I can go in three to five years time... | ||
| Midknyte |
https://www.popsci.com/electric-motorcycles Nice. Very nice. The new Zero looks "grown up". Real. And even the Livewire despite being new with no lineage. But at the same time, electrics for me seem somewhere between unnecessary and still a bit restricting. Motorcycles already exist, and are by definition a freedom machine - gas up and go and gas up and keep going. But I totally see electrics bringing in a new audience that see these are more approachable and any growth in our ranks is a good thing. | ||
| Ratbuell |
They're a neat novelty, but...I don't know. It all seems about as genunine as the Green New Deal. Batteries, not fuel tanks filled with sloshing fossil fuels, make these contraptions go That SHOULD read - if they're aiming for honesty - Batteriesfilled with acids and chemicals, not fuel tanks filled with sloshing fossil fuels, make these contraptions go Until you can top one off as quickly as you can top off a gasser at the pump...I just can't see myself diving in. | ||
| Ourdee |
I like the idea of quiet crazy torque. | ||
| Ourdee |
I'm putting this idea out there for free. Put a clutch lever on the electric bike and program it to act like a clutch lever for slow speed maneuvering. | ||
| Jaimec |
Yamaha will be putting a clutch on their electric trials bike. The reason being, it's the easiest way to loft the front wheel, which is necessary for off-road riding and ESPECIALLY trials riding. | ||
| Jaimec |
By the way, don't expect all that high-end stuff on the Strike at that price. Expect the "BMW Model" where the base isn't anywhere near the hype, but for more money you can option it up to match the hype. We'll find out next month. | ||
| Ourdee |
I was more about wanting it to feel like you are slipping it to make the figure eight box easier. | ||
| Jaimec |
I need to practice those, but I've done some pretty tight U-Turns already on my "S" and didn't miss having a clutch. Works best in "Sport" mode than "Eco" mode because you have the full torque available to snap the bike upright after the full lean. | ||
| Ourdee |
I don't think I'm ready to commit to electric yet. I would like to rent one for a couple of days though. | ||
| 86129squids |
 ... It'd be a hoot to rent a D/S electric, head out for some of the killer trails around here! | ||
| Shoggin |
Most Eagle Riders have a Zero to rent. Get the membership for $29/mo. I have 4 bikes in the garage and still use it for fun! | ||
| Midknyte |
https://www.wired.com/story/zero-srf-electric-moto rcycle-photos-specs-design/ | ||
| Midknyte |
Zero Motorcycles leads in electric motorcycles as BRP scoops up Alta’s remains https://techcrunch.com/2019/02/28/zero-motorcycles -leads-in-electric-motorcycles-as-brp-scoops-up-al tas-remains/ | ||
| Jaimec |
It would appear as though Harley has "upped" their game in regards to the Livewire, at least according to this article: https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/harley-davi dson-livewire-dc-fast-charging/ I'd prefer to see something from a more "neutral" site as Jensen Beeler has clearly indicated he has a bias against Zero (and there is also a rather snarky article on that site regarding Fuell as well). | ||
| Midknyte |
How 'bout an "E"-ndian... ? https://www.rideapart.com/articles/307913/flathead -powerplus-ebike-rile-up/ | ||
| Dave |
I've had a few Zero test rides and I'm hooked. I got dangerously close to getting a used low mile '16 DSR 13.0 last fall for around $7K. Bike still financed, the guy couldn't get his act together working president to his bank. That new Zero is sweet so I'm hoping the used selection picks up. DAve | ||
| Jaimec |
The Lightning Strike is supposed to be revealed this Thursday... |
