Although I signed up to test drive a Zero electric motorcycle, when they were first doing a cross-country roadshow, I was never contacted. Perhaps they’d heard that I’ve been hit by a car, on every motorcycle I’ve ever owned…
My first opportunity to see one with my own eyes was July 18th. Bill, a Volt client of mine (who absolutely loves his Volt) called me to say he’d gotten the new Zero SR/F and was in the neighborhood. I told him I was dying to see it, so he stopped by.
Yes, I think that’s exactly why he called, to show off his new baby to someone who would truly “get it.”
Bill is a really cool guy, that may have an addiction to acquiring vehicles, (2 wheel or 4 wheel) but that’s okay with me. I’ve had six Volts in my household.
Bill told me all about the bike, its stability control system, unbelievable acceleration, etc, most of which have slipped my mind. I did not take his bike for a spin, due to my history…
I told him we really need to get together a do a video interview about it. Bill is like me, we can talk EVs all day. It’s been a month and we haven’t gotten around to the video yet, but I just couldn’t keep these pictures to myself anymore. (I’ll have better photos, when we do the video) In the meantime, the photos on the Zero website are pretty awesome…as they should be.
When you click on one of the images below, you’ll see a slightly larger image. To see the full-size image, click on that slightly larger image.
I suppose I should get you some helmetcam videos. I’ve got a few but I should make some clips with less wind noise and more interesting roads.I won’t have a chance to get to the track until this Fall.
I can remove the existing audio or lower its level. If you want to narrate, send an MP3 or M4A file.