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2015 OWNER’S MANUAL
2015 OWNER’S MANUAL
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Table Of Contents
TOC.1
Introduction.................................................... 1.1
Introduction.................................................................. 1.1
An Important Message To You From Zero
Motorcycles............................................................... 1.1
About This Manual.................................................... 1.1
Useful Information For Safe Riding........................... 1.2
Plug in Your Z-Force® Power Pack™ ...................... 1.2
California Proposition 65........................................... 1.2
California Perchlorate Advisory................................. 1.2
Identification Numbers................................................ 1.3
Owner Information .................................................... 1.3
Power Pack Serial Number....................................... 1.4
Motor Serial Number................................................. 1.4
Key Code Number .................................................... 1.4
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).......................... 1.4
General Information .................................................... 1.6
Technical Specifications ........................................... 1.6
Vehicle Range......................................................... 1.12
Public Charging Stations......................................... 1.13
Maximizing Your Range.......................................... 1.13
Emissions Information............................................. 1.16
Transporting............................................................ 1.17
Safety Information ......................................... 2.1
General Safety Precautions........................................ 2.1
General Safety Precautions...................................... 2.1
Important Operating Information............................... 2.2
Location of Important Labels ..................................... 2.3
Location of Important Labels.....................................2.3
Controls and Components ........................... 3.1
Controls and Components.......................................... 3.1
Motorcycle Controls ..................................................3.2
Left Side View ...........................................................3.4
Right Side View.........................................................3.6
Dash Overview..........................................................3.8
Warning Indicator Lights ......................................... 3.10
Dash Settings.......................................................... 3.12
Smartphone Application..........................................3.15
Bluetooth® Pairing..................................................3.15
Handlebar Controls ................................................. 3.16
Performance Level Mode Button.............................3.19
Front Brake Lever Adjuster ..................................... 3.20
Tank Bag.................................................................3.21
Power Tank (if equipped)........................................3.21
Starting and Operating ................................. 4.1
Starting and Operating................................................ 4.1
First Time Set-Up......................................................4.1
Unpacking Your Zero Motorcycle..............................4.2
General Operation ....................................................... 4.3
General Operation.....................................................4.3
Key Switch/Steering Lock Positions..........................4.4
Power Pack...............................................................4.5
Operating Your Motorcycle .....................................4.13
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Table Of Contents
TOC.2
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................................4.15
Front Suspension Adjustment..................................4.17
Rear Shock Adjustment...........................................4.21
Maintaining Your Motorcycle........................ 5.1
Maintaining Your Motorcycle......................................5.1
Owner’s Responsibilities............................................5.1
Parts/Maintenance Items...........................................5.1
Maintenance Schedule ..............................................5.2
Component Fasteners ...............................................5.5
Power Pack ...................................................................5.8
Power Pack................................................................5.8
General Maintenance ...................................................5.9
Brakes........................................................................5.9
Suspension..............................................................5.12
Wheels And Tires.....................................................5.13
Tire Inflation.............................................................5.13
Drive Belt .................................................................5.14
Headlight Alignment.................................................5.16
Turn Signal Light Bulb Replacement .......................5.19
Brake/Tail LED Replacement...................................5.19
Running Light Bulb Replacement ............................5.20
Cleaning...................................................................5.21
Parking and Long Term Storage..............................5.22
Zero Motorcycles Accessories.................................5.22
Fuses.......................................................................5.22
Service Record ...........................................................5.26
Troubleshooting............................................ 6.1
Troubleshooting.......................................................... 6.1
Electric Motorcycle Precautions................................ 6.1
Troubleshooting Your Motorcycle............................. 6.1
System Warning Indicator......................................... 6.2
Dash Error Codes ..................................................... 6.5
General Troubleshooting .......................................... 6.8
Battery Management System.................................... 6.9
Cold and Hot Weather Considerations ................... 6.15
Safety Interlocks ..................................................... 6.16
Warranty and Customer Information........... 7.1
Limited Warranty Information .................................... 7.1
What Does This Limited Warranty Cover?................ 7.1
What Is The Coverage Period Of This Limited
Warranty? ................................................................. 7.1
Who Does This Limited Warranty Cover?................. 7.2
What Is Not Covered By This Limited Warranty? ..... 7.2
What Other Limitations Or Disclaimers Apply To This
Limited Warranty....................................................... 7.4
What Are Your Responsibilities As A Customer? ..... 7.5
What Will Zero Do Under This Limited Warranty?.... 7.5
How Do You Obtain Service Under This Limited
Warranty? ................................................................. 7.6
Transfer Of Ownership And Warranty....................... 7.7
Customer Information................................................. 7.8
Customer Assistance................................................ 7.8
Reporting Safety Defects.......................................... 7.9
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Introduction
1.1
IntroductionIntroduction
An Important Message To You From Zero
Motorcycles
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the 2015
Zero S, Zero SR, or Zero DS (S/SR/DS) electric
motorcycle; we welcome you to the community of Zero
Motorcycles riders. This manual is designed to provide
with a better understanding of the operation, inspection,
and basic maintenance requirements of this motorcycle.
Zero continually seeks advancements in product design
and quality. Therefore, this manual contains the most
current product information available at the time of printing.
Because of this, your motorcycle may differ from the
information supplied in this owner’s manual. No legal
claims can be made on the basis of data in this manual.
When it comes time to sell your Zero S/SR/DS, please
ensure that this manual stays with the motorcycle; it is, by
law, an important part of the vehicle. If you have any
questions concerning the operation or maintenance of
your motorcycle, please contact Zero at
[email protected].
For 24 hour updates and additional information about your
motorcycle, visit the Owner Resources section of the Zero
Motorcycles website:
http://www.zeromotorcycles.com/owner-resources/
About This Manual
This manual covers the following motorcycles (standard
features and equipment include belt drive, integrated
charger, and regenerative braking):
•Zero S: Street
•Integrated Z-Force®Power Pack and Charger
•Cast Wheels
•Street Tires
•Zero SR: Street - Max Performance
•Integrated Z-Force®Power Pack and Charger
•Cast Wheels
•Street Tires
•Zero DS: Dual Sport
•Integrated Z-Force®Power Pack and Charger
•Cast Wheels
•Dual Sport Tires
Locating and referencing information
A good place to locate information about the motorcycle is
in the index in the back of the manual.
The terms “right” or “left” refer to the rider’s right or left
when sitting on the motorcycle.
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Introduction
1.2
Useful Information For Safe Riding
This manual contains the word WARNING to indicate
something that could hurt you or others. It also contains
the word CAUTION to indicate things that could damage
your motorcycle.
WARNING! Please read this manual carefully and
completely before operating this motorcycle. Do not
attempt to operate this motorcycle until you have attained
adequate knowledge of its controls and operating features,
and until you have been trained in safe and proper riding
techniques. Regular inspections and proper maintenance,
along with good riding skills, help you safely enjoy the
capabilities and the reliability of this motorcycle.
Disregarding the aforementioned, however, may render
the warranty invalid.
This symbol is located in various locations
on the motorcycle to inform you that
exposure to high voltage can cause shock,
burns and even death.
The high voltage components on the motorcycle should be
serviced only by technicians with special training.
High voltage cable or wiring has an orange covering. Do
not probe, tamper with, cut, or modify high voltage cable or
wiring.
Plug in Your Z-Force®Power Pack™
CAUTION: Proper care of the motorcycle’s power pack is
essential! When not in use, the power pack should be left
on the charger even if fully charged. Failure to do so could
damage the power pack and therefore void your power
pack warranty. See page 4.5 for other important
information regarding the power pack.
California Proposition 65
WARNING: Certain motorcycles contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain
fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of
component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
California Perchlorate Advisory
WARNING: Certain components of this motorcycle such
as Lithium batteries may contain Perchlorate Material.
Special handling may apply for service or end of life
disposal. See www.dtsc.ca.gov
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Identification Numbers
1.3
Identification Numbers
Owner Information
Record information pertaining to your motorcycle here. When contacting your dealer, you may need to provide this
information.
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Identification Numbers
1.4
Power Pack Serial Number
The Power Pack serial number is located on the upper
front left of the power pack.
Motor Serial Number
The motor serial number is stamped on the right hand side
of the motor housing.
Key Code Number
The key code is a 5 digit number used to create duplicate
keys. This number is located on a tag that accompanies
the original keys.
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
The VIN is a 17-digit number stamped on the head tube of
the frame. Do not alter or remove this number as it is the
legal identifier for your motorcycle.
See the location of all important labels on page 2.3.
Chassis Number
The motorcycle chassis number information (A) is affixed
to the chassis column.
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Identification Numbers
1.5
VIN Break Down
The following breakdown of the VIN will help you understand the significance of each digit or character in case you need
to reference it when contacting Zero or ordering parts.
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General Information
1.6
General Information
Technical Specifications
Zero S
The Zero S specifications below apply to both the S ZF9.4
and ZF12.5 models (unless otherwise specified).
MOTOR
Type Z-Force® 75-7 passively air-cooled,
high-efficiency, radial flux permanent
magnet, brushless motor
Controller High efficiency, 420 amp, 3-phase brushless
controller with regenerative deceleration
Estimated Top Speed
(max) 98 mph (158 km/h)
Estimated Top Speed
(sustained) 80 mph (129 km/h)
POWER SYSTEM
Type Z-Force® Li-Ion Intelligent Power Pack
Maximum Capacity •ZF9.4: 9.4kWh
•ZF12.5: 12.5 kWh
Nominal Capacity •ZF9.4: 8.3kWh
•ZF12.5: 11.0 kWh
Charge Time (standard) •ZF9.4: 6.6 hours (100% charged) /
6.1 hours (95% charged)
•ZF12.5: 8.6 hours (100% charged) /
8.1 hours (95% charged)
Supplemental Charger
Quick Charge Time (with
one accessory charger)
•ZF9.4: 3.9 hours (100% charged) /
3.4 hours (95% charged)
•ZF12.5: 5.0 hours (100% charged) /
4.5 hours (95% charged)
Supplemental Charger
Quick Charge Time (with
max accessory chargers)
•ZF9.4: 1.9 hours (100% charged) /
1.4 hours (95% charged)
•ZF12.5: 2.4 hours (100% charged) /
1.9 hours (95% charged)
Input Universal 100 - 240 V AC
Charger Type 1.3 kW Integrated
Estimated Power Pack
Life to 80% (city) •ZF9.4: 254,000 miles (409,000 km)
•ZF12.5: 339,000 miles (546,000 km)
RANGE
City (EPA UDDS) • ZF9.4: 113 miles (182 km)
•ZF12.5: 151 miles (243 km)
Highway, 55 mph
(88 km/h) •ZF9.4: 70 miles (113 km)
•ZF12.5: 94 miles (151 km)
>Combined
(City + 55 mph) •ZF9.4: 87 miles (140 km)
•ZF12.5: 115 miles (185 km)
Highway, 70 mph
(113 km/h)* •ZF9.4: 58 miles (93 km)
•ZF12.5: 77 miles (124 km)
>Combined (City +
70 mph) •ZF9.4: 76 miles (122 km)
•ZF12.5: 102 miles (164 km)
* When “highway” is referenced elsewhere in this manual for range,
consider calculated highway speed as 70 mph (113 km/h).
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General Information
1.7
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission Clutchless Direct Drive
Final Drive 132T/28T, Poly Chain® GT® Carbon™ belt
CHASSIS/SUSPENSION/BRAKES
Front Suspension Travel 6.25 in (159 mm)
Rear Suspension Travel 6.35 in (161 mm)
Front Brakes Bosch Gen 9 ABS, J-Juan asymmetric dual
piston floating caliper, 320 mm OD x 5 mm
thick disc
Rear Brakes Bosch Gen 9 ABS, J-Juan single piston
floating caliper, 240 mm OD x 4.5 mm thick
disc
Front Tire Pirelli Sport Demon 110/70-17 54H
Rear Tire Pirelli Sport Demon 140/70-17 66H
Front Wheel 3.00 x 17
Rear Wheel 3.50 x 17
Front Suspension Showa 41 mm inverted cartridge forks, with
adjustable spring preload, compression, and
rebound damping
Rear Suspension Showa 40 mm piston, piggy-back reservoir
shock with adjustable spring preload,
compression, and rebound damping
DIMENSION
Wheel Base 57.0 in (1,448 mm)
Seat Height 31.8 in (807 mm)
Rake 24.7 degrees
Trail 3.2 in (80 mm)
WEIGHT
Frame 23 lb (10.4 kg)
Curb Weight •ZF9.4: 376 lb (171 kg)
•ZF12.5: 408 lb (185 kg)
Carrying capacity •ZF9.1: 399 lb (181 kg)
•ZF12.5: 367 lb (166 kg)
ECONOMY
Typical Cost to Recharge •ZF9.4: $1.05/€1,93
•ZF12.5: $1.40/€2,57
Equivalent Fuel
Economy, (city) •ZF9.4: 462 MPGe (0.51 L/100 km)
•ZF12.5: 462 MPGe (0.51 L/100 km)
Equivalent Fuel
Economy (highway) •ZF9.4: 236 MPGe (1.00 L/100 km)
•ZF12.5: 236 MPGe (1.00 L/100 km)
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General Information
1.8
Zero SR
MOTOR
Type Z-Force® 75-7 passively air-cooled,
high-efficiency, radial flux permanent hi-temp
magnet, brushless motor
Controller High efficiency, 660 amp, 3-phase brushless
controller with re-generative deceleration
Estimated Top Speed
(max) 102 mph (164 km/h)
Estimated Top Speed
(sustained) 85 mph (137 km/h)
POWER SYSTEM
Type Z-Force® Li-Ion Intelligent Power Pack
Maximum Capacity •ZF12.5: 13.6 kWh
Nominal Capacity •ZF12.5: 11.0 kWh
Charge Time (standard) •ZF12.5: 8.6 hours (100% charged) /
8.1 hours (95% charged)
Supplemental Charger
Quick Charge Time (with
one accessory charger)
•ZF12.5: 5.0 hours (100% charged) /
4.5 hours (95% charged)
Supplemental Charger
Quick Charge Time (with
max accessory chargers)
•ZF12.5: 2.4 hours (100% charged) /
1.9 hours (95% charged)
Input Universal 100 - 240 V AC
Charger Type 1.3 kW Integrated
Estimated Power Pack
Life to 80% (city) •ZF12.5: 339,000 miles (546,000 km)
RANGE
City (EPA UDDS) • ZF12.5: 151 miles (243 km)
Highway, 55 mph
(88 km/h) •ZF12.5: 94 miles (151 km)
>Combined
(City + 55 mph) •ZF12.5: 115 miles (185 km)
Highway, 70 mph
(113 km/h)* •ZF12.5: 77 miles (124 km)
>Combined (City +
70 mph) •ZF12.5: 102 miles (164 km)
* When “highway” is referenced elsewhere in this manual for range,
consider calculated highway speed as 70 mph (113 km/h).
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General Information
1.9
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission Clutchless Direct Drive
Final Drive 132T/30T, Poly Chain® GT® Carbon™ belt
CHASSIS/SUSPENSION/BRAKES
Front Suspension Travel 6.25 in (159 mm)
Rear Suspension Travel 6.35 in (161 mm)
Front Brakes Bosch Gen 9 ABS, J-Juan asymmetric dual
piston floating caliper, 320 mm OD x 5 mm
thick disc
Rear Brakes Bosch Gen 9 ABS, J-Juan single piston
floating caliper, 240 mm OD x 4.5 mm thick
disc
Front Tire Pirelli Diablo Rosso II 110/70-R17 M/C 54H
Rear Tire Pirelli Diablo Rosso II 140/70-R17 M/C 66H
Front Wheel 3.00 x17
Rear Wheel 3.50 x17
Front Suspension Showa 41 mm inverted cartridge forks, with
adjustable spring preload, compression, and
rebound damping
Rear Suspension Showa 40 mm piston, piggy-back reservoir
shock with adjustable spring preload,
compression, and rebound damping
DIMENSION
Wheel Base 56.8 in (1,443 mm)
Seat Height 31.8 in (807 mm)
Rake 24.7 degrees
Trail 3.2 in (80 mm)
WEIGHT
Frame 23 lb (10.4 kg)
Curb Weight 414 lb (188 kg)
Carrying capacity 361 lb (164 kg)
ECONOMY
Typical Cost to Recharge $1.40/€2,57
Equivalent Fuel
Economy (city) 462 MPGe (0.51 L/100 km)
Equivalent Fuel
Economy (highway) 236 MPGe (1.00 L/100 km)
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General Information
1.10
Zero DS
MOTOR
Type Z-Force® 75-7 passively air-cooled,
high-efficiency, radial flux permanent
magnet, brushless motor
Controller High efficiency, 420 amp, 3-phase brushless
controller with regenerative deceleration
Estimated Top Speed
(max) 98 mph (158 km/h)
Estimated Top Speed
(sustained) 80 mph (129 km/h)
POWER SYSTEM
Type Z-Force® Li-Ion Intelligent Power Pack
Maximum Capacity •ZF9.4: 9.4 kWh
•ZF12.5: 12.5 kWh
Nominal Capacity •ZF9.4: 8.3 kWh
•ZF12.5: 11.0 kWh
Charge Time (standard) •ZF9.4: 6.6 hours (100% charged) /
6.1 hours (95% charged)
•ZF12.5: 8.6 hours (100% charged) /
8.1 hours (95% charged)
Supplemental Charger
Quick Charge Time (with
one accessory charger)
•ZF9.4: 3.9 hours (100% charged) /
3.4 hours (95% charged)
•ZF12.5: 5.0 hours (100% charged) /
4.5 hours (95% charged)
Supplemental Charger
Quick Charge Time (with
max accessory chargers)
•ZF9.4: 1.9 hours (100% charged) /
1.4 hours (95% charged)
•ZF12.5: 2.4 hours (100% charged) /
1.9 hours (95% charged)
Input Universal 100 - 240 V AC
Charger Type 1.3 kW Integrated
Estimated Power Pack
Life to 80% (city) •ZF9.4: 234,000 miles (377,000 km)
•ZF12.5: 312,000 miles (502,000 km)
Type Z-Force® Li-Ion Intelligent Power Pack
RANGE
City (EPA UDDS) • ZF9.4: 104 miles (167 km)
•ZF12.5: 139 miles (224 km)
Highway, 55 mph
(88 km/h) •ZF9.4: 63 miles (101 km)
•ZF12.5: 84 miles (135 km)
>Combined
(City + 55 mph) •ZF9.4: 78 miles (126 km)
•ZF12.5: 104 miles (167 km)
Highway, 70 mph
(113 km/h)* •ZF9.4: 50 miles (80 km)
•ZF12.5: 67 miles (108 km)
>Combined (City +
70 mph) •ZF9.4: 68 miles (109 km)
•ZF12.5: 90 miles (145 km)
* When “highway” is referenced elsewhere in this manual for range,
consider calculated highway speed as 70 mph (113 km/h).
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission Clutchless Direct Drive
Drive System (standard) 130T / 28T, Poly Chain® GT® Carbon™ belt
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General Information
1.11
CHASSIS/SUSPENSION/BRAKES
Front Suspension Travel 7 in (178 mm)
Rear Suspension Travel 7.03 in (179 mm)
Front Brakes Bosch Gen 9 ABS, J-Juan asymmetric dual
piston floating caliper, 320 mm OD x 5 mm
thick disc
Rear Brakes Bosch Gen 9 ABS, J-Juan single piston
floating caliper, 240 mm OD x 4.5 mm thick
disc
Front Tire Pirelli MT-60 100/90-19 57H
Rear Tire Pirelli MT-60 130/80-17 65H
Front Wheel 2.50 x 19
Rear Wheel 3.50 x 17
Front Suspension Showa 41 mm inverted cartridge forks, with
adjustable spring preload, compression, and
rebound damping
Rear Suspension Showa 40 mm piston, piggy-back reservoir
shock with adjustable spring preload,
compression, and rebound damping
DIMENSION
Wheel Base 56.2 in (1,427 mm)
Seat Height 33.3 in (848 mm)
Rake 25.4 degrees
Trail 4.6 in (117 mm)
WEIGHT
Frame 23 lbs (10.4 kg)
Curb Weight •ZF9.4: 381 lb (173 kg)
•ZF12.5: 413 lb (187 kg)
Carrying Capacity •ZF9.4: 394 lb (179 kg)
•ZF12.5: 364 lb (165 kg)
ECONOMY
Typical Cost to Charge •ZF9.4: $1.05/€1.93
•ZF12.5: $1.40/€2.57
Equivalent Fuel
Economy, City (EPA
UDDS)
•ZF9.4: 425 MPGe (.55 L/100 km)
•ZF12.5: 425 MPGe (.55 L/100 km)
Equivalent Fuel
Economy (highway
70 mph)
•ZF9.4: 206 MPGe (1.14 L/100 km)
•ZF12.5: 206 MPGe (1.14 L/100 km)
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General Information
1.12
Vehicle Range
The range of an electric vehicle is defined as the distance
the vehicle travels on a single full charge of the power
pack. Just like EPA mileage estimates on an automobile,
“your mileage may vary.” Your range results are a direct
reflection of your riding habits. The more conservative you
ride the better range you can expect from your Zero
S/SR/DS motorcycle.
Some of the factors which affect range include: speed,
acceleration, number of starts and stops, ambient air
temperature, as well as changes in elevation. The
combination of these factors, as you travel from one point
to another, defines your trip profile. In addition, tire
pressure and payload are important considerations.
We suggest that you ride conservatively when you first get
your Zero S/SR/DS motorcycle, and get to know your
motorcycle and your commute. Once you become familiar
with the range versus performance of your motorcycle,
then you can adjust your riding characteristics if you so
desire. This applies mainly to riders with trip profiles which
are at the edge of the performance envelope.
Reported motorcycle range values are measured using
two different types of industry standard test procedures:
1. “City (EPA UDDS)”: This test procedure uses a duty
cycle known as the “Universal Dynamometer Driving
Schedule (UDDS)”, which was developed by the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in order to
simulate city-type riding.
2. “Highway”: This test procedure uses two separate
constant speeds of 55 mph and 70 mph to simulate
highway riding.
Both of these test procedures are run on a single charge,
in order to report the associated measured range values.
Range values labeled “Combined” are based on a
calculation that assumes a duty cycle comprised of 50%
City / 50% Highway.
See technical specification charts on page 1.6 through
page 1.10 for these ranges.
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General Information
1.13
Public Charging Stations
There are more public charging stations coming online
every day and there may be some in your area. You can
charge from a Level 1 public charging station with your
supplied charge cord or from a Level 2 charging station
with the optional J1772 Zero Motorcycle accessory. These
stations are often available at a variety of locations
including shopping centers, city parking lots, airports,
hotels, government offices, and other businesses. We
recommend that you search the internet for locations in
your area. For example, search for “charging stations.”
Note: Use of a Level 2 charging cord doesn’t improve
charge times unless a supplemental accessory charger is
also used.
Maximizing Your Range
Range varies in electric motorcycles similarly to how it
varies in gas motorcycles. However, the big difference
between electric and gas is that energy consumption is
averaged over a shorter distance on an electric
motorcycle. Electric motorcycles are designed for
convenient daily recharges versus less frequent and less
convenient trips to the gas station. As a result, the same
electric motorcycle often yields different ranges from one
full recharge to the next.
How to Predict the Range
To generally predict how an electric motorcycle’s range will
be affected, you can use the four factors:
•route
•rider
•weather
•motorcycle
By considering each of these factors, you can use
specifications such as ‘city range’ as standards to estimate
what the motorcycle’s real world range will be under your
particular usage case.
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General Information
1.14
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General Information
1.15
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General Information
1.16
Emissions Information
The Zero S/SR/DS electric motorcycle is a true freeway
capable zero emissions vehicle under California Air
Resources Board (CARB), U.S. Federal (EPA), and
European Union standards. It uses no gasoline or other
liquid fuel. It has no tailpipe and therefore no tailpipe
emissions. It also has no exhaust or evaporative
emissions. Because the Zero S/SR/DS runs solely on
electricity, it is the only kind of vehicle which actually gets
cleaner in terms of air pollution each year, as the electricity
grid gets cleaner and more renewable. Zero Emissions
Vehicles (ZEV’s) offer greater efficiency, and can help
solve the serious air pollution, global warming, and energy
security problems facing the country and the world.
CAUTION: Please use only Zero approved parts and
accessories for your Zero motorcycle. Parts and
accessories for your Zero motorcycle have been checked
and tested for safety and suitability. Zero is unable to
accept any liability whatsoever for parts and accessories
which have not been approved.
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