Zero Motorcycles - "Form Follows Function"
Santa Cruz, California based Zero Motorcycles has announced its 2021 Model Year line-up - headlined
by the "reintroduction of the transformational SR/S, released in 2020" with updated colorways and graphics for each model.
The SR/S is Zero's first fully-faired motorcycle and is "engineered to reward riders with 13% improvement in highway efficiency and range versus its unfaired sibling, the SR/F. The SR/S sets the benchmark in both technology and experience standards for premium [electric] motorcycles, and its most visible feature is the functionally advanced full fairing."
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| SR/S - " The SR/S sets the benchmark in both technology and experience standards for premium [electric] motorcycles, and its most visible feature is the functionally advanced full fairing." |
All Zero electric motorcycles for the 2021 line are powered by cutting-edge Cypher II and Cypher III operating systems - "industry-leading engineering and technology combine to create a ride with effortless power, control and connection.
"Despite the challenges of 2020, Zero Motorcycles has continued to see impressive growth. The unprecedented interest in the new SR/S has been matched by the building of momentum in our enduro and dual sport model sales," said Sam Paschel, Zero Motorcycles' CEO.
"In spite of the challenges and closures due to pandemic-related lockdowns and recent wildfires this calendar year, we've continued to meet the fast growing demand for our products and maintain our position as the brand that leads and defines the future of the electric motorcycle category."
Zero's full 2021 Street line-up features the FXS, S, SR, SR/F and "category redefining" SR/S. "Inspired by aerospace design and crafted with cutting-edge computational fluid dynamics (CFD), the look of the SR/S is defined by its aerodynamic fairing and elevated comfort is achieved through the thoughtfully designed riding posture and custom-tuned suspension - like all things Zero Motorcycles, form follows function."
New for 2021, the SR/F standard and premium versions will each come with a low-profile fly screen. The aluminum bar ends, heated grips and a 6 kWh on-board charger remain part of the premium version.
The SR, the original Zero hot rod street bike capable of up to 223 miles of riding with 116 ft-lbs of torque, will be equipped with a 14.4 kWh power pack. The S, Zero's original naked electric bike, is said to deliver "the ultimate balance of power to weight for entry-level riding, while the agile 2021 Zero FXS is the only companion you need when battling traffic on the city streets - light, nimble and obscenely fun to ride, available with a modular 3.6 kWh power pack or an integrated 7.2 kWh power pack and on-board charger."
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| "Leading the pack, the DSR Black Forest is the unequaled option for effortless adventure - outfitted for any possible trail and offering up to 223 miles per charge." |
Zero says it is the only electric motorcycle manufacturer to devote half of its product line to "creating transformational experiences on any terrain. The cultural importance of dual sport riding is paramount to the company - born on the trails of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Now, with the steadily and rapidly increasing interest in electric vehicles from riders across the globe, the off-road enthusiast has never before had as many options for effortless adventure than that offered by Zero right now."
The Dual Sport line-up features the FX, DS, DSR, and, "leading the pack, the DSR Black Forest is the unequaled option for effortless adventure - outfitted for any possible trail and offering up to 223 miles per charge. The DS is the entry-level dual sport electric motorcycle and is more capable and more customizable than virtually any internal combustion engine competitor with class-leading integrated storage.
"Finally, light, fast and capable, Zero's 2021 FX is the perfect electric bike for finding an escape from the daily challenges presented by this past year. The FX can navigate virtually any obstacle for up to 91 miles and will be available with a modular 3.6 kWh or with an integrated 7.2 kWh power pack and internal charger."