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[Snafuperman]

I'm looking forward to a motorcycle with

- low (almost no) maintenance
- cheap to operate
- very low weight
- good power
- good top end speed
- comfortable standard riding position

The only drawback I see is the limited range, but for me this is no longer a problem.  Unlike when I was young, I rarely ride more than 100 miles now.

I've had 42 motorcycles in my 45 years of riding:  mostly Japanese, 3 German, 4 Italian, 6 American.  And all different types: sport, cruiser, standard, dual-sport.  Now I'm looking forward to a Zero SR or DSR.

Now this bike also intrigues me because I always wanted a Triumph Bonneville when I was young but could never afford one:

[Snafuperman]

OK, here's a really stupid question . . .

What does the "13.0" mean in the Zero model name, "ZERO DSR Max Adventure ZF13.0"?

Is that kWh?  Energy stored?

[Doug S]

What does the "13.0" mean in the Zero model name, "ZERO DSR Max Adventure ZF13.0"?

Is that kWh?  Energy stored?

Yes, and yes.

[Snafuperman]

What does the "13.0" mean in the Zero model name, "ZERO DSR Max Adventure ZF13.0"?

Is that kWh?  Energy stored?

Yes, and yes.

Thank you.  So, that can be drained in about three hours of spirited riding?

[Richard230]

What does the "13.0" mean in the Zero model name, "ZERO DSR Max Adventure ZF13.0"?

Is that kWh?  Energy stored?

Yes, and yes.

Thank you.  So, that can be drained in about three hours of spirited riding?

My experience has been that Zero's estimated range on their website is pretty accurate - provided that your riding exactly corresponds to their criteria.  You can't go by hours riding, especially if you can't scientifically specify what "spirited riding" consists of. Uphills, downhill, into the wind and against your back - it all affects your range. But nothing eats up power like high speeds.  If you get on the freeway, peg the throttle and keep it there, you will be watching that battery usage meter dropping about 2% per mile. At that rate it won't take too long before you are searching for a recharging station or heading back home. 

[Snafuperman]

To be honest, "spirited riding" was something I did in the past.  Nowadays I go for 50-mile rides on a Sunday morning, when traffic is light, and I rarely get out of 4th gear on my 6-speed bikes.  As long as it will go 100 miles with speeds almost always under 50 mph, we'll make a great match.

[Doug S]

My daily commute is ~50 miles, about half at freeway speeds, and I routinely get home with 45%+ remaining charge, often 50%+ (especially when the weather's warm). And I'm a big guy, over 300 pounds. So yeah, it should do what you describe quite well.

[Snafuperman]

I'm looking forward to it.