The 2012 Zero s Electric Motorcycles

Developed to aggressively take on urban environments while encouraging occasional detours to your favorite stretch of back country twisties, the Zero S integrates revolutionary technology with innovative motorcycle design. Zero Motorcycles’ all-new Z-Force™ power pack and powertrain have been beefed up and now offer regenerative capability. The Zero S is the world’s first available mass-produced electric motorcycle capable of exceeding 100 miles on the EPA’s UDDS range test. Revised frame geometry, new optimized Zero designed rotors and a larger front brake master cylinder give the Zero S better handling and more stopping power than ever before.

Built around a black high-end aircraft grade aluminum frame, it is the first and only model to feature Zero’s newly designed and optimized cast wheels. The 2012 Zero S leverages a completely new battery cell chemistry and configuration. Not only does the ZF9 power pack enable riders to go beyond 100 miles, it is also designed to last the life of the motorcycle. The integrated onboard charger minimizes charge time and can work in parallel with Zero’s quick charge accessories to cut charge times by as much as 75%.

Specs

Range
City (EPA UDDS) : 114 miles (183 km) / 76 miles (122 km)
Highway (commuting, 70mph) : 63 miles (101 km) / 43 miles (69 km)

Motor

• Type : High efficiency, double-stator axial flux permanent magnet, brushless motor with integrated forced air cooling 
• Controller : High efficiency, 420 amp, 3-phase brushless controller with re-generative deceleration 
• Top speed (max) : 88 mph (142 km/h) 
• Top speed (sustained) : 75 mph (121 km/h)
• TypeZ-Force™ patented Li-Ion intelligent power pack

Power System

• Maximum capacity : 6.0 kWh / 9.0 kWh
• Nominal capacity5.3 kWh / 7.9 kWh
• Estimated pack life to 80% (city) : 205,000 miles (330,000 km) / 308,000 miles (495,000 km)
• Charger type : 1kW, integrated
• Charge time (standard) : 6.0 hours (100% charged) / 5.3 hours (95% charged) / 9.0 hours (100% charged) / 8.0 hours (95% charged)
• Input : Standard 110V or 220V

Chassis / Suspension / Brakes

• Front suspension : 38mm inverted forks with adjustable compression and rebound damping 
• Rear suspension : Direct-link shock with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping
• Front suspension travel : 5.51 inches (140 mm)
• Rear suspension travel: 5.85 inches (149 mm) 
• Front brakes : 2 piston hydraulic, 310x4 mm floating disc 
• Rear brakes : 1 piston hydraulic, 220x4 mm disc Front tire110/70-17 
• Rear tire130/70-17 
• Front wheel : 3.00x17 
• Rear wheel : 3.50x17