2016 Electrical Motorcycle Buyers Guide

2016 Electrical Motorcycle Buyers Guide

2016 Zero electrical motorcycle range

The electrified motorcycle industry resumes to mature as Zero Motorcycles leads the way with the highest sales and most models.

Zero added two fresh bikes to its lineup for 2016, and its prices have come down while spectacle has gone up.

Several established manufacturers gave us a peek of their plans for electrical motorcycles, and an array of very expensive high spectacle bikes is available from startups.

In its latest transportation bill, the Federal Government has reinstated a 10-percent income-tax credit (up to $Two,500) for the purchase of an electrified motorcycle, so now is a good time to buy.

The electrical motorcycle landscape switched during the course of 2015. Brammo was bought out by Victory, indicating the very first major manufacturer’s entry into the electric-motorcycle market. Energica now has motorcycles in dealer showrooms and is coming out with a naked sport bike.

And Mission Motors closed its doors after it was incapable to sell its high-powered electrified sports bike.

The president of Harley-Davidson said it intends to sell a production electrical motorcycle by the year 2020, but did not indicate when. The Harley Livewire toured Europe over the past year, but it remains unchanged from the version that toured the U.S. in 2014.

Harley Davidson LiveWire electrified motorcycle prototype

Yamaha shows up to be making progress with its two electrified motorcycles, the PES2 and the PED2, which stand for Passion, Electrical, Street & Passion, Electrical, Mess. It has a working prototype of the PED2 featured in a movie, but that’s the only hint that it exists.

The motorcycles listed in this guide are categorized as Buy Now, Uncommon Availability, or Concept, because while many companies that claim to be making “production” bikes, we have yet to see evidence that some of them have put bikes in customer arms.

Ultimately, even tho’ China has, by far, the largest two-wheeled market in the world, it is mainly comprised of electrical scooters, and we concentrate on highway-legal motorcycles. Chinese bikes, or Chinese bike knockoffs, are not included here.

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  • $16k – 13kWh – 161mi – 1.2kW charger (110V) – 67HP – 106ft-lbs – 414lbs
  • $Legitimate.7k – 15.9kWh – 197mi – 1.2kW charger (110V) – 67HP – 106ft-lbs – 458lbs

The Zero SR is the top dog of electrified motorcycles under $20,000. It accelerates from zero to sixty mph in Trio.Three seconds and comes standard with Bosch Six pack brakes, Showa suspension, and Pirelli Diablo Rosso II tires. The range enlargened and the price has come down.

With one hundred six ft-lbs of torque, this machine accelerates hard across its software-limited speed range from zero to one hundred two mph. You can also use a smartphone app that permits the rider to check on battery life and state of charge or limit the top speed if you let someone borrow your bike.

The optional power tank extends range to one hundred twenty miles (up from ninety eight miles at fifty five mph), and fresh this year is an optional charge tank for $1,988 that can bring charging times down to three hours for a utter charge.

But the big news for aggressive riders is the freshly redesigned IPM (Interior Permanent Magnet) motor that has greater resistance to overheating. You can rail a two thousand sixteen SR through the canyons all day without providing a 2nd thought to motor temperature.

2016 Zero S electrical motorcycle

  • $11k – 9.8kWh – 121mi – 1.3kW charger (110V) – 54HP – 68ft-lbs – 376lbs
  • $14k – 13kWh – 161mi – 1.3kW charger (110V) – 54HP – 68ft-lbs – 408lbs
  • $16.7k – 15.9kWh – 197mi – 1.3kW charger (110V) – 54HP – 68ft-lbs – 452lbs

The Zero S street bike has come a long way since it became the very first production electrical motorcycle in 2010. The two thousand sixteen Zero S has six different configurations!

There is a 9.8kWh base model or 13kWh model that can be upgraded with either a Two.8kWh power tank or a Two.5kW charge tank depending on whether you want more range or quicker charging. The SR boasts Bosch Six pack brakes, Showa suspension and Pirelli Sport Demon tires.

Adding a Power Tank gives the rider extra range for longer railing without needing to charge. The Charge Tank adds Two.5kW of charging to the 1.2kW onboard charger providing a total of Trio.8kW of charging power.

Zero has an App that permits the rider to check the vitals on the bike including charge time, battery state of charge, speed and energy use as well as reduce the top speed from 95mi/hr if necessary.

2016 Zero DSR electrified motorcycle

  • $16k – 13kWh – 161mi – 1.3kW charger (110V) – 67HP – 106ft-lbs – 419lbs
  • $Legal.7k – 15.9kWh – 197mi – 1.3kW charger (110V) – 67HP – 106ft-lbs – 463lbs

The DSR has the power of a Zero SR with the suspension and tires made for escapade railing. With one hundred six ft-lbs of torque, the DSR is a bike that dual sport riders have been longing ever since the SR made its debut in 2014.

This bike comes with the standard Bosch Six pack brakes, Showa suspension and Pirelli MT-60 tires. It can be fitted with either a Power Tank or Charge Tank and can be customized using the Zero smartphone app.

2016 Zero DS electrical motorcycle

  • $11k – 9.8kWh – 110mi – 1.3kW charger (110V) – 54HP – 68ft-lbs – 381lbs
  • $14k – 13kWh – 147mi – 1.3kW charger (110V) – 54HP – 68ft-lbs – 413lbs
  • $16.7k – 15.9kWh – 179mi – 1.3kW charger (110V) – 54HP – 68ft-lbs – 457lbs

The Zero DS is the dual-sport option providing solid spectacle on highways or filth roads alike. It comes with Showa suspension, Bosch Six pack, and Pirelli MT-60 Enduro tires.

The battery packs are the same size as the SR and S, but range is diminished a bit due to tire friction. The Six pack can be turned off for off-road railing, providing greater control to the rider.

The extra rail in the fully adjustable suspension makes this a fine option for taller riders, as well.

  • $8,500 – Three.3kWh – 35mi – 0.65kW charger (110V) – 27HP – 70ft-lbs – 247lbs
  • $11,000 – 6.5kWh – 70mi – 0.65kW charger (110V) – 44HP – 70ft-lbs – 289lbs

Supermoto riders rejoice! The lightweight but powerful Zero FX now can be ordered standard with street tires!

The Zero FX is well known in electrified motorcycle circles as the most joy bike for railing around town. The wheelie-inducing motor puts smirks on the face of anyone who has attempted one.

Until now, this bike has only been available with offroad Pirelli Scorpion MT ninety tires, but now can be ordered as the FXS with Pirelli Diablo Rosso II tires.

The removable batteries have been upgraded with greater power density and are rearwards compatible with 2014-15 models.

Victory Empulse electrified motorcycle

  • $20k – Ten.4kWh – 128mi – 3kW charger (220V) – 54HP – 61ft-lbs – 470lbs

The two thousand sixteen Victory Empulse marks the very first production electrical motorycle from an established manufacturer. This came about when Polaris, which possesses Vicotry Motorcycles, bought Brammo Motorcycles in January 2015.

That means the two thousand sixteen Empulse is fundamentally a re-badged Brammo Empulse. The Empulse has Brembo brakes, adjustable suspension and Continental Sport Attack II tires.

The six speed transmission distinguishes it among electrified vehicles from all manufacturers, providing the rider the option to shift normally or rail in 2nd or 3rd gear at all times without the need to shift.

The Victory website offers upgrades including suspension and framework sliders for the Empulse.

2016 Electrified Motorcycle Buyers Guide

2016 Electrified Motorcycle Buyers Guide

2016 Zero electrical motorcycle range

The electrical motorcycle industry proceeds to mature as Zero Motorcycles leads the way with the highest sales and most models.

Zero added two fresh bikes to its lineup for 2016, and its prices have come down while spectacle has gone up.

Several established manufacturers gave us a peek of their plans for electrical motorcycles, and an array of very expensive high spectacle bikes is available from startups.

In its latest transportation bill, the Federal Government has reinstated a 10-percent income-tax credit (up to $Two,500) for the purchase of an electrical motorcycle, so now is a good time to buy.

The electrical motorcycle landscape switched during the course of 2015. Brammo was bought out by Victory, indicating the very first major manufacturer’s entry into the electric-motorcycle market. Energica now has motorcycles in dealer showrooms and is coming out with a naked sport bike.

And Mission Motors closed its doors after it was incapable to sell its high-powered electrified sports bike.

The president of Harley-Davidson said it intends to sell a production electrified motorcycle by the year 2020, but did not indicate when. The Harley Livewire toured Europe over the past year, but it remains unchanged from the version that toured the U.S. in 2014.

Harley Davidson LiveWire electrical motorcycle prototype

Yamaha emerges to be making progress with its two electrified motorcycles, the PES2 and the PED2, which stand for Passion, Electrical, Street & Passion, Electrical, Filth. It has a working prototype of the PED2 featured in a movie, but that’s the only hint that it exists.

The motorcycles listed in this guide are categorized as Buy Now, Uncommon Availability, or Concept, because while many companies that claim to be making “production” bikes, we have yet to see evidence that some of them have put bikes in customer palms.

Ultimately, even tho’ China has, by far, the largest two-wheeled market in the world, it is mainly comprised of electrical scooters, and we concentrate on highway-legal motorcycles. Chinese bikes, or Chinese bike knockoffs, are not included here.

BUY NOW

  • $16k – 13kWh – 161mi – 1.2kW charger (110V) – 67HP – 106ft-lbs – 414lbs
  • $Legitimate.7k – 15.9kWh – 197mi – 1.2kW charger (110V) – 67HP – 106ft-lbs – 458lbs

The Zero SR is the top dog of electrified motorcycles under $20,000. It accelerates from zero to sixty mph in Three.Trio seconds and comes standard with Bosch Six pack brakes, Showa suspension, and Pirelli Diablo Rosso II tires. The range enlargened and the price has come down.

With one hundred six ft-lbs of torque, this machine accelerates hard via its software-limited speed range from zero to one hundred two mph. You can also use a smartphone app that permits the rider to check on battery life and state of charge or limit the top speed if you let someone borrow your bike.

The optional power tank extends range to one hundred twenty miles (up from ninety eight miles at fifty five mph), and fresh this year is an optional charge tank for $1,988 that can bring charging times down to three hours for a utter charge.

But the big news for aggressive riders is the freshly redesigned IPM (Interior Permanent Magnet) motor that has greater resistance to overheating. You can rail a two thousand sixteen SR through the canyons all day without providing a 2nd thought to motor temperature.

2016 Zero S electrical motorcycle

  • $11k – 9.8kWh – 121mi – 1.3kW charger (110V) – 54HP – 68ft-lbs – 376lbs
  • $14k – 13kWh – 161mi – 1.3kW charger (110V) – 54HP – 68ft-lbs – 408lbs
  • $16.7k – 15.9kWh – 197mi – 1.3kW charger (110V) – 54HP – 68ft-lbs – 452lbs

The Zero S street bike has come a long way since it became the very first production electrical motorcycle in 2010. The two thousand sixteen Zero S has six different configurations!

There is a 9.8kWh base model or 13kWh model that can be upgraded with either a Two.8kWh power tank or a Two.5kW charge tank depending on whether you want more range or swifter charging. The SR boasts Bosch Six pack brakes, Showa suspension and Pirelli Sport Demon tires.

Adding a Power Tank gives the rider extra range for longer railing without needing to charge. The Charge Tank adds Two.5kW of charging to the 1.2kW onboard charger providing a total of Three.8kW of charging power.

Zero has an App that permits the rider to check the vitals on the bike including charge time, battery state of charge, speed and energy use as well as reduce the top speed from 95mi/hr if necessary.

2016 Zero DSR electrified motorcycle

  • $16k – 13kWh – 161mi – 1.3kW charger (110V) – 67HP – 106ft-lbs – 419lbs
  • $Legal.7k – 15.9kWh – 197mi – 1.3kW charger (110V) – 67HP – 106ft-lbs – 463lbs

The DSR has the power of a Zero SR with the suspension and tires made for escapade railing. With one hundred six ft-lbs of torque, the DSR is a bike that dual sport riders have been longing ever since the SR made its debut in 2014.

This bike comes with the standard Bosch Six pack brakes, Showa suspension and Pirelli MT-60 tires. It can be fitted with either a Power Tank or Charge Tank and can be customized using the Zero smartphone app.

2016 Zero DS electrified motorcycle

  • $11k – 9.8kWh – 110mi – 1.3kW charger (110V) – 54HP – 68ft-lbs – 381lbs
  • $14k – 13kWh – 147mi – 1.3kW charger (110V) – 54HP – 68ft-lbs – 413lbs
  • $16.7k – 15.9kWh – 179mi – 1.3kW charger (110V) – 54HP – 68ft-lbs – 457lbs

The Zero DS is the dual-sport option providing solid spectacle on highways or mud roads alike. It comes with Showa suspension, Bosch Six pack, and Pirelli MT-60 Enduro tires.

The battery packs are the same size as the SR and S, but range is diminished a bit due to tire friction. The Six pack can be turned off for off-road railing, providing greater control to the rider.

The extra rail in the fully adjustable suspension makes this a superb option for taller riders, as well.

  • $8,500 – Trio.3kWh – 35mi – 0.65kW charger (110V) – 27HP – 70ft-lbs – 247lbs
  • $11,000 – 6.5kWh – 70mi – 0.65kW charger (110V) – 44HP – 70ft-lbs – 289lbs

Supermoto riders rejoice! The lightweight but powerful Zero FX now can be ordered standard with street tires!

The Zero FX is well known in electrical motorcycle circles as the most joy bike for railing around town. The wheelie-inducing motor puts sneers on the face of anyone who has attempted one.

Until now, this bike has only been available with offroad Pirelli Scorpion MT ninety tires, but now can be ordered as the FXS with Pirelli Diablo Rosso II tires.

The removable batteries have been upgraded with greater power density and are rearwards compatible with 2014-15 models.

Victory Empulse electrical motorcycle

  • $20k – Ten.4kWh – 128mi – 3kW charger (220V) – 54HP – 61ft-lbs – 470lbs

The two thousand sixteen Victory Empulse marks the very first production electrified motorycle from an established manufacturer. This came about when Polaris, which possesses Vicotry Motorcycles, bought Brammo Motorcycles in January 2015.

That means the two thousand sixteen Empulse is fundamentally a re-badged Brammo Empulse. The Empulse has Brembo brakes, adjustable suspension and Continental Sport Attack II tires.

The six speed transmission distinguishes it among electrified vehicles from all manufacturers, providing the rider the option to shift normally or rail in 2nd or 3rd gear at all times without the need to shift.

The Victory website offers upgrades including suspension and framework sliders for the Empulse.

2016 Electrical Motorcycle Buyers Guide

2016 Electrified Motorcycle Buyers Guide

2016 Zero electrified motorcycle range

The electrified motorcycle industry resumes to mature as Zero Motorcycles leads the way with the highest sales and most models.

Zero added two fresh bikes to its lineup for 2016, and its prices have come down while spectacle has gone up.

Several established manufacturers gave us a peek of their plans for electrical motorcycles, and an array of very expensive high spectacle bikes is available from startups.

In its latest transportation bill, the Federal Government has reinstated a 10-percent income-tax credit (up to $Two,500) for the purchase of an electrical motorcycle, so now is a good time to buy.

The electrical motorcycle landscape switched during the course of 2015. Brammo was bought out by Victory, indicating the very first major manufacturer’s entry into the electric-motorcycle market. Energica now has motorcycles in dealer showrooms and is coming out with a naked sport bike.

And Mission Motors closed its doors after it was incapable to sell its high-powered electrified sports bike.

The president of Harley-Davidson said it intends to sell a production electrical motorcycle by the year 2020, but did not indicate when. The Harley Livewire toured Europe over the past year, but it remains unchanged from the version that toured the U.S. in 2014.

Harley Davidson LiveWire electrical motorcycle prototype

Yamaha emerges to be making progress with its two electrified motorcycles, the PES2 and the PED2, which stand for Passion, Electrical, Street & Passion, Electrical, Filth. It has a working prototype of the PED2 featured in a movie, but that’s the only hint that it exists.

The motorcycles listed in this guide are categorized as Buy Now, Uncommon Availability, or Concept, because while many companies that claim to be making “production” bikes, we have yet to see evidence that some of them have put bikes in customer palms.

Ultimately, even however China has, by far, the largest two-wheeled market in the world, it is mainly comprised of electrical scooters, and we concentrate on highway-legal motorcycles. Chinese bikes, or Chinese bike knockoffs, are not included here.

BUY NOW

  • $16k – 13kWh – 161mi – 1.2kW charger (110V) – 67HP – 106ft-lbs – 414lbs
  • $Legal.7k – 15.9kWh – 197mi – 1.2kW charger (110V) – 67HP – 106ft-lbs – 458lbs

The Zero SR is the top dog of electrified motorcycles under $20,000. It accelerates from zero to sixty mph in Trio.Trio seconds and comes standard with Bosch Six pack brakes, Showa suspension, and Pirelli Diablo Rosso II tires. The range enhanced and the price has come down.

With one hundred six ft-lbs of torque, this machine accelerates hard across its software-limited speed range from zero to one hundred two mph. You can also use a smartphone app that permits the rider to check on battery life and state of charge or limit the top speed if you let someone borrow your bike.

The optional power tank extends range to one hundred twenty miles (up from ninety eight miles at fifty five mph), and fresh this year is an optional charge tank for $1,988 that can bring charging times down to three hours for a total charge.

But the big news for aggressive riders is the freshly redesigned IPM (Interior Permanent Magnet) motor that has greater resistance to overheating. You can rail a two thousand sixteen SR through the canyons all day without providing a 2nd thought to motor temperature.

2016 Zero S electrical motorcycle

  • $11k – 9.8kWh – 121mi – 1.3kW charger (110V) – 54HP – 68ft-lbs – 376lbs
  • $14k – 13kWh – 161mi – 1.3kW charger (110V) – 54HP – 68ft-lbs – 408lbs
  • $16.7k – 15.9kWh – 197mi – 1.3kW charger (110V) – 54HP – 68ft-lbs – 452lbs

The Zero S street bike has come a long way since it became the very first production electrified motorcycle in 2010. The two thousand sixteen Zero S has six different configurations!

There is a 9.8kWh base model or 13kWh model that can be upgraded with either a Two.8kWh power tank or a Two.5kW charge tank depending on whether you want more range or swifter charging. The SR boasts Bosch Six pack brakes, Showa suspension and Pirelli Sport Demon tires.

Adding a Power Tank gives the rider extra range for longer railing without needing to charge. The Charge Tank adds Two.5kW of charging to the 1.2kW onboard charger providing a total of Three.8kW of charging power.

Zero has an App that permits the rider to check the vitals on the bike including charge time, battery state of charge, speed and energy use as well as reduce the top speed from 95mi/hr if necessary.

2016 Zero DSR electrified motorcycle

  • $16k – 13kWh – 161mi – 1.3kW charger (110V) – 67HP – 106ft-lbs – 419lbs
  • $Eighteen.7k – 15.9kWh – 197mi – 1.3kW charger (110V) – 67HP – 106ft-lbs – 463lbs

The DSR has the power of a Zero SR with the suspension and tires made for escapade railing. With one hundred six ft-lbs of torque, the DSR is a bike that dual sport riders have been longing ever since the SR made its debut in 2014.

This bike comes with the standard Bosch Six pack brakes, Showa suspension and Pirelli MT-60 tires. It can be fitted with either a Power Tank or Charge Tank and can be customized using the Zero smartphone app.

2016 Zero DS electrical motorcycle

  • $11k – 9.8kWh – 110mi – 1.3kW charger (110V) – 54HP – 68ft-lbs – 381lbs
  • $14k – 13kWh – 147mi – 1.3kW charger (110V) – 54HP – 68ft-lbs – 413lbs
  • $16.7k – 15.9kWh – 179mi – 1.3kW charger (110V) – 54HP – 68ft-lbs – 457lbs

The Zero DS is the dual-sport option providing solid spectacle on highways or filth roads alike. It comes with Showa suspension, Bosch Six pack, and Pirelli MT-60 Enduro tires.

The battery packs are the same size as the SR and S, but range is diminished a bit due to tire friction. The Six pack can be turned off for off-road railing, providing greater control to the rider.

The extra rail in the fully adjustable suspension makes this a excellent option for taller riders, as well.

  • $8,500 – Three.3kWh – 35mi – 0.65kW charger (110V) – 27HP – 70ft-lbs – 247lbs
  • $11,000 – 6.5kWh – 70mi – 0.65kW charger (110V) – 44HP – 70ft-lbs – 289lbs

Supermoto riders rejoice! The lightweight but powerful Zero FX now can be ordered standard with street tires!

The Zero FX is well known in electrified motorcycle circles as the most joy bike for railing around town. The wheelie-inducing motor puts smirks on the face of anyone who has attempted one.

Until now, this bike has only been available with offroad Pirelli Scorpion MT ninety tires, but now can be ordered as the FXS with Pirelli Diablo Rosso II tires.

The removable batteries have been upgraded with greater power density and are rearwards compatible with 2014-15 models.

Victory Empulse electrical motorcycle

  • $20k – Ten.4kWh – 128mi – 3kW charger (220V) – 54HP – 61ft-lbs – 470lbs

The two thousand sixteen Victory Empulse marks the very first production electrified motorycle from an established manufacturer. This came about when Polaris, which wields Vicotry Motorcycles, bought Brammo Motorcycles in January 2015.

That means the two thousand sixteen Empulse is fundamentally a re-badged Brammo Empulse. The Empulse has Brembo brakes, adjustable suspension and Continental Sport Attack II tires.

The six speed transmission distinguishes it among electrified vehicles from all manufacturers, providing the rider the option to shift normally or rail in 2nd or 3rd gear at all times without the need to shift.

The Victory website offers upgrades including suspension and framework sliders for the Empulse.

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