The Zero S is an
electric motorcycle
Electric motorcycles and scooters are plug-in electric vehicles with two or three wheels. Power is supplied by a rechargeable battery which drives one or more electric motors. Electric scooters are distinguished from motorcycles by having a st ...
made by
Zero Motorcycles.
On 23 April 2009 the company announced it would establish a distribution network in the Canadian market while getting regulatory approval for selling the motorcycle in Canada.
It expects to start selling in Canada by early July 2009.
The 2009 Zero S had a claimed expected range of on a full charge, and an advertised top speed of ,
Zero claims the
motor
An engine or motor is a machine designed to convert one or more forms of energy into mechanical energy.
Available energy sources include potential energy (e.g. energy of the Earth's gravitational field as exploited in hydroelectric power g ...
is rated at .
The battery can be recharged using standard 120V or 240V plugs.
Zero made minor changes and small battery improvements to the 2014 Zero S, and added ABS brakes to the 2015 model, and further battery improvements in 2016.
References
External links
Zero S specifications
*[https://archive.today/20130201061657/http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS164821+07-Apr-2009+PRN20090407 Zero Motorcycles Becomes First American Motorcycle Company to Bring High Performance Electric Street Motorcycle to Market]
Neal Saiki of Zero Motorcycles describes Zero X and Zero S design at Google2013 Zero S Motorcycle Review
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