Electric Motorcycles

[ItsNotAboutTheMoney]

Agility Saietta on fullycharged:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xi7EhYgHPX4&list=PL971B96323746C745&index=2&feature=plcp

As ever, it's all about the batteries. The drivetrain advantages are clear.

Fully Charged is a great series. Robert "Kryten" Llewellyn is an enthusiastic BEV owner, and interested in renewable energy.

I particularly enjoyed the video at the UK's National Grid electrical distribution control center. It's enlightening and refreshing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vX0G9F42puY

 

[KBF]

So Zero Motorcycles' CEO called me today. There was a recent survey of Zero owners, and he wanted to follow up with around 90 customers to hear more in-depth feedback about the Zero experience, ways to improve and what they're doing well. I was very impressed with the conversation. I mentioned that this forum was the trigger for me, and we talked quite a bit about Tesla in our 1/2 hour. It looks to me like Zero wants to be a very customer-friendly company, and this experience nailed it for me; if they continue their current trend Zero will dominate the market. The next bike I buy will be another Zero.

 

[domenick]

Brammo Empulse has gotten its first press review. Worth the read.

 

[JRP3]

Very nice. Some rational posts in the comment section as well.

 

[vfx]

So many parallels to driving the roadster. I always tel gas lovers about all that moise and vibration being in the way of being in touch with the road.

Like the charge station.

 

[mnx]

Great review of Lightning Motorcycles:

2012 Lightning Motorcycles Exclusive First Ride - Video - Motorcycle.com

 

[JRP3]

The Lightning, without a doubt, is the fastest motorcycle I’ve ever ridden – gas or electric.

Uh-oh ICE's... :scared: :biggrin:

 

[DuncanWatson]

I love the pictures of the Brammo Empluses charging from a retro-fitted gas pump. The simplicity of the charging design and the nice location to charge from make a great photo.

The comments on the hellforleather article were great (as well as some very funny ones). I like that the author interacted with the commenters as well. I was nearly convinced to buy the bike except that I live in the Seattle area and the rain would lower my appreciation of this bike. Even considering the rain here, I am very tempted.

 

[strider]

Great review of Lightning Motorcycles:

2012 Lightning Motorcycles Exclusive First Ride - Video - Motorcycle.com

Thanks for the link! I'm still fighting the urge to pull the trigger on this (and this article is making it harder). Although it'll be used almost exclusively on the track I like the idea of it being street legal just in case I need/want to ride it somewhere...

 

[domenick]

Here's another piece on the Lightning bike from a slightly different perspective. I know the race bike I saw last year was a bit rough up close fit and finish-wise, but the latest ones looks pretty decent in that video. I hope to get a good close up look in October at Daytona.

 

[strider]

Here's another piece on the Lightning bike from a slightly different perspective. I know the race bike I saw last year was a bit rough up close fit and finish-wise, but the latest ones looks pretty decent in that video. I hope to get a good close up look in October at Daytona.

Thanks for this link... It echos many of my feelings. Now it's just a matter of keeping my right brain from overriding my left brain.

I'm stalking them in the local track day providers so hope to ambush them for a ride one of these days...

 

[7racer]

hmmm just got my email to confirm my order of the Empulse.....decisions......what side of the brain should I be using?

 

[Robert.Boston]

@7racer: he who has the most toys, wins.

 

[vfx]

Going for a several records. Looking for help.

Starting September 16th 2012 for several days, I will be at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, attempting to set the world and national records for partially streamlined, and/or non-faired electric motorcycle under 150kg.

http://www.gofundme.com/155pek?utm_source=sendgrid.com&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Emails

 

[vfx]

Zero 2013 line announced:

http://www.gizmag.com/zero-motorcycles-2013-model-lineup/24394/

 

[TEG]

I think VFX approves of their use of copper colored shock tubes. :wink:

 

[vfx]

I can do that even better

This Teslapunk Electric Motorcycle with V shaped batteries.

Sooo cool. Rolling artwork.
Juicer

 

[RDoc]

WRT the Teslapunk Bike:

I like it --- A lot!
Presumably the rider wears gutta-percha goggles with mica and bronze lenses.

 

[TEG]

Juicer > Gasser...

 

[domenick]

Zero Motorcycles has started shipping its 2013 bikes. Also, released videos of them in action. http://green.autoblog.com/2013/02/06/zero-motorcycles-starts-shipping-2013-bikes-teases-us-with-vide/