EV Magazine October 2022 | Page 85

MOBILITY about retaining a similar experience has contributed to a division of sentiments about electrification in this space . For most motorcyclists , the fun of riding is distinguished by senses : the vibration and roaring sound of the bike , the smell of burning fuel and the connectedness

MOBILITY about retaining a similar experience has contributed to a division of sentiments about electrification in this space . For most motorcyclists , the fun of riding is distinguished by senses : the vibration and roaring sound of the bike , the smell of burning fuel and the connectedness

WATCH THIS WHEELIE GOOD VIDEO garnered by manually controlled gears . So , how exactly will electric motorcycles emulate that ?
The electric motorcycle era is one that will either facilitate a shift in the way riders use their bikes or appeal to a whole new generation of motorcyclists — those that we imagine are incredibly conscious of their environmental impacts .

But there ’ s one EV characteristic that even die-hard petrol lovers can ’ t fault them for — speed . Electric motorcycles , characterised as both smooth and fast , leverage a singlegear powertrain while power delivery provides acceleration that ’ s second to none . ZERO : SR / S

ACCELERATION : 0-31mph in under 2.6 seconds
RANGE : 156 miles ( city range )
MAXIMUM POWER OUTPUT : 20.9kWh
TOP SPEED : 124mph
OVERVIEW : A pure-play motorcycle brand , Zero was introduced to the industry in 2006 , in Scotts Valley , California . The brand was formerly dubbed Electricross , but has since changed to its current name and now offers a range of electric motorcycles for all applications .