 Taking the green thing too far |
Never realized there were electric bikes until I stumbled across something that mentioned the Federal tax credit for them. Which led me to the Zero Motorcycle Company. Apparently, they are ultra quiet, like a Prius. I wonder if Al Gore rides one. Have any of you?
The Zero S is a high performance supermoto motorcycle that is revolutionary because it is fully electric. Imagine instant torque and power from a standstill. Imagine smooth acceleration as you race out of turns. Then, imagine never needing to stop at the gas station.
Developed to aggressively take on urban environments and encourage the occasional detour, the Zero S integrates revolutionary technology with innovative motorcycle design. Using Zero Motorcycles’ proprietary Z-Force power pack and aircraft grade alloy frame, the Zero S features an industry leading power-to-weight ratio that increases its range and maneuverability.
Instant acceleration and a lightweight design enable the Zero S to take on any city street, hill or obstacle. Whether accelerating onto the highway or out of the turns, the Zero S is designed for performance.
At least then they wouldn’t be fags
see: http://southparkstudios.com/episodes/251889/
Weight. Range. Price. Unless it’s using a nuclear battery, don’t expect to see one in the Paris to Dakar rally.
Orange County Choppers Electric Chopper
Leno’s garage has a video on this one
Best site ever by the way if you are a car guy
neat idea. Riding a motorcycle is bad enough when it comes to commonsense safety, but ooh your a bad boy.
Riding a silent motorcycle wins a Darwin award.
At least give http://shirt.woot.com/ the credit for the picture. They could use a few sales.
If it ain’t hot and throbbing I don’t want it between my legs.
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Loud bikes being safe is a myth.
How about this one
The Zero costs $9,950 and has a range of 50 miles. It takes at least 4 hours to recharge.
From hero to Zero?
I like this! My next scooter will be electric for sure – which I use for groceries and fun around town.
Scooters and quiet bikes are not for everyone of course. If you have a little dick, I can see the need for some rumble between your legs or the need to get a Hummer.I don’t have that problem.
They’re only fun until someone loses an eye.
#11 dallas
Yeah, yeah, you’d pay Harley price for that little piece of shit with its 50 mile range and it’s 55 mph top speed!? Oh and BTW that gadget weighs 270lbs! So you better have the balls to go with that big dick of yours.
I’m concerned about the environment, but not to that extent.
I wouldn’t compare this to an e-scooter or e-bike, I just ordered a kit to electrify my Cannondale myself. Not even close. Like comparing a bicycle to a Ducati.
Someday e-motorcycles and e-cars will outperform hydrocarbon fueled vehicles. Someday they’ll be priced reasonably, then maybe I’ll think about it. For now this is just a geek status symbol.
batman’s bike in dark knight was electric… i think thats the closest i could come to owning an electric vehicle and not feel like a pansy ass, communist, hippy
If you want to buy an electric vehicle buy a golf cart. Golf carts qualify for the federal tax credit for EVs and some models retail for roughly the same price. In other words, if you are willing to “skimp” on golf cart features you can have a FREE one.
There is also no limit on claiming the tax credit for multi-vehicle purchases. So you might as well give FREE golf carts as Christmas gifts this year.
Silent and fast, and these machines can be fast, has a lot going for it for criminal types.
I’d ride one.