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Makes And Models => Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ => Topic started by: protomech on January 10, 2014, 11:22:18 PM

Title: Pic of 2013 Zero parked at UCF posted to Reddit, 1000+ upvotes
Post by: protomech on January 10, 2014, 11:22:18 PM

http://www.reddit.com/r/motorcycles/comments/1uthnt/saw_this_guy_plugged_into_the_wall_today_on_campus/ (http://www.reddit.com/r/motorcycles/comments/1uthnt/saw_this_guy_plugged_into_the_wall_today_on_campus/)

Made it to the front page .. that's huge exposure for Zero. Pretty remarkable amount of interest being expressed in the thread.

Title: Re: Pic of 2013 Zero parked at UCF posted to Reddit, 1000+ upvotes
Post by: Blotman on January 10, 2014, 11:57:20 PM

That is a lot of love for any bike photo posted there for that matter! Reading the comments get irritating when people are trying to describe what it's like to own or ride one when they obviously haven't done either.

Title: Re: Pic of 2013 Zero parked at UCF posted to Reddit, 1000+ upvotes
Post by: benswing on January 11, 2014, 12:00:33 AM

Looks like good exposure.  At least gets ICE bike owners thinking about electric.

Title: Re: Pic of 2013 Zero parked at UCF posted to Reddit, 1000+ upvotes
Post by: protomech on January 11, 2014, 12:07:03 AM

Wonder if the UCF bike belongs to anyone here? 'fess up!

Title: Re: Pic of 2013 Zero parked at UCF posted to Reddit, 1000+ upvotes
Post by: oobflyer on January 13, 2014, 02:05:52 AM

That is the first negative review I've read on the 2013 Zero. Most of the reviews are very positive and say things like, "Electric motorcycles are finally comparable to gas bikes".
It seems that the reviewer's main reason for recommending to NOT buy an electric bike is the higher price compared to gas bikes. What he doesn't do is compare the long-term savings that offset the higher price. Depending on how long you have an electric vehicle it can actually be cheaper since there are minimal fuel costs and almost no maintenance.