New E-Bike Models 2013 By U.S. Manufacturer Zero Electric Throttle ~ THE AUTOMOTIVE WORLD BLOG

New E-Bike Models 2013 By U.S. Manufacturer Zero Electric Throttle

The new zero-Enduro FX weighs 125 pounds. It carries the new ZF motor to provide enormous power.

Originally from California / USA manufacturer Zero Motorcycles has introduced a new model at the Intermot. But the current model range, which consists of four different machines, has been completely redesigned and equipped with a new engine. At each zero-bike model year 2013, approximately 90 percent of its parts from scratch, the company promises.

The new FX Zero has been shown in Cologne a bike that can be characterized best as a lightweight everyday enduro. In her works a completely redesigned electric motor, called the Zero "Z-Force". He should be much more powerful than the existing units and the new batteries are said to have risen sharply, especially in the range: up to 220 km city driving can be possible with a single battery charge.

Like the other Zeros it is the FX available in two power variants that are achieved through different Battery capacity: 2.8 kilowatt hours with a power of 27 hp and a 5.7 kilowatt-hours with 44 hp. Both achieve the same top speed of 137 km / h DC is also the maximum torque of 95 Nm remarkable that promises enormous potential acceleration from a standstill.

Significantly reduces the charging time will be have. Using a newly developed, offered at an additional cost fast-charging accessory to charge the battery in just one hour to 90 percent. Conventionally loaded the battery reaches four (2.8 kWh) or eight hours its maximum capacity. Also, the prices are already confirmed, the weaker 2.8-kWh-bike costs 9495 euros, the Power version with 5.7 kWh's for 11,995 euros.

The new, more powerful Z-Force motor hidden from now and in the four remaining Zero models. Flagships of the brand are the DS and p both have 54 hp and are 153 km / h to be fast. Both are priced at 14,000 and 16,000 euros, depending on battery capacity.