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ZERO Motorcycles announces
the 2009 ZERO S - promises to start shipping to customers in early May
(2009).
Zero S
Supermoto Motorcycle is the Quickest Production Electric Motorcycle in
its Class
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (April 7, 2009) – Zero Motorcycles today revealed
its new high performance electric street motorcycle, the Zero S. This
highly anticipated launch marks Zero Motorcycles’ official entry into
the street legal category. The company’s new flagship motorcycle uses
Zero’s proprietary Z-Force™ power pack and aircraft grade alloy frame
to make the Zero S the quickest production electric motorcycle in its
class. Zero Motorcycles has already booked substantial pre-orders for
the Zero S without sharing details or images and now anticipates a
soaring demand. The Zero S will begin shipping to customers in the next
thirty days.
“Our goal from the beginning was to engineer a high performance
electric urban street motorcycle that would change the face of the
industry. The Zero S is a revolutionary motorcycle that is designed to
tackle any city street, hill or obstacle,” said Neal Saiki, inventor
and founder of Zero Motorcycles. “The innovation behind the Zero S is
what separates it from the competition. The Zero S is a high
performance motorcycle that also happens to be fully electric and
green. The fact that it’s electric means not having to get gas and
reduced maintenance.”
Developed to aggressively take on urban environments and encourage the
occasional detour, the Zero S integrates revolutionary technology with
innovative motorcycle design. Instant acceleration and a lightweight
design combine to form an industry leading power-to-weight ratio that
increases the motorcycle’s range and handling abilities. At only 225
lbs, the Zero S has a range of up to 60 miles and a top speed of 60
MPH. With 31 peak horsepower and 62.5 ft/lbs of torque, the Zero S is
designed for optimal performance off the line, in sharp turns and while
navigating obstacles.
In addition to its performance and maneuverability, the Zero S uses a
completely non-toxic lithium ion array and the majority of the
motorcycle is fully recyclable. The landfill approved power pack
recharges in less than four hours while plugged into a standard 110V or
220V outlet. Eco-friendly with zero emissions, the Zero S is also
economy-friendly with an operating cost of less than one cent per mile
or kilometer.
At $9,950, the Zero S is competitively priced and also qualifies for
the recently approved 10% Federal plug-in vehicle tax credit, a sales
tax deduction, as well as other state based incentives. This
effectively reduces the final cost of purchase by a minimum of almost a
$1000. The Zero S was developed to comply with all street and highway
motorcycle standards and can be licensed for the road in most
countries. It is available for purchase through Zero Motorcycles’
website at www.zeromotorcycles.com
Zero Motorcycles is the next step in motorcycle evolution and
represents the ultimate electric motorcycle technology. Unencumbered by
conventional thinking about how they design, manufacture, and sell high
performance electric motorcycles, they are on a mission to turn heads
and revolutionize their industry by combining the best aspects of a
traditional motorcycle with today’s most advanced technology. The
result is an electric motorcycle line that’s insanely fast and
environmentally friendly.
Zero Motorcycles first entered the motorcycle category with the launch
of the 2008 Zero X electric dirtbike. Exceeding all expectations, the
Zero X sold out in late 2008 and blazed the path for the long awaited
launch of the Zero S Supermoto motorcycle.
You can find out more about the Zero S Supermoto motorcycle and general
information on Zero Motorcycles’ website, http://www.zeromotorcycles.com.
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