Electric Motobike Research
The kid in me has wanted another motorcycle for a long, long time. The ’72 BMW R60/5 was a gas that got sold to do a show around ’84 and that was the last one.
Over the years I keep thinking about the Zearfoss boys 185 Kawasaki. It was a small high rev zinger on a large lightweight frame and it probably had 5 speeds. Fast, nimble perfect for getting around town.
I pay attention to all sorts of things. One area has been the EV (Electric Vehicle) thing (not sure there’s a better word).
Motorcycles seem to be a fun and good place to explore. Now I want one. I want the same thing as the Kawasaki, light large frame and a strong zippy motor.
The motors are there. All the parts to coordinate the motor, battery and the road are there. And now, I think, the batteries are there. The newer lithium-ion technology are lighter, hold more power and are safe to throw away. Their expensive, relatively, but that’s only on the front end. They out last lead acid batteries 4 or 5 to 1.
So, there are several E-motorbikes on the market, I’ve studied about ten, gotten real confused, culled the options and have decided on one.
It is the Zero S from zeromotorcycles.com. I would recommend this bike to a friend and use it as a model if I were to build one (or 2). Go to the site look around. Be sure to watch the Jay Leno video. The only downside for me is the size of the frame. Leno looks a like he fits the bike but barely. They say (wiki-answers) he’s 5’ 11”, I’m a lot taller, too lanky for my own good at 6’ 5”.
Other manufactures to look at:
#2 on my list is Enertia Bike Brammo - www.enertiabike.com
Lennon Rodgers - www.electricmotion.org
Electric Motorsport - www.electricmotorsport.com
Mission Motors - www.ridemission.com
Photo: zeromotorcycles.com
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