My 1st EV

[CP]

I’m not ready to go full EV yet.  So, this seems like a good place to start.  Jury is still out on how practical it is to own a vehicle with less than 100 miles of range.  But I can load it in the back of the F150 and nobody gets a motorcycle for practical reasons.  I think it’s going to work out.

[Stein]

Nice, does it have an auto-wheelie button?

[CP]

 Someone else is going to have to ride it if there’s a wheelie involved.  I never learned how to ride one.

[Sandberm]

Is it heavy? Fast?

[CP]

Is it heavy? Fast?

It's only a tad over 300lbs and scary quick.  The torque from electric motors is pretty amazing.

[emac]

What kind is it?  Is it street legal? Looks like it is.  And what's the top speed?

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[CP]

What kind is it?  Is it street legal? Looks like it is.  And what's the top speed?

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It's street legal, I'll never experience the top speed.  Made by Zero motorcycles:

https://www.zeromotorcycles.com/model/zero-ds

[emac]

Dang 98 mph that thing will move

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[KFhunter]

You ever come my way I'll let you know top speed and how she wheelies 


Seriously though, that's awesome

[Matth]

That thing is super cool.

[Stein]

78 ft lbs of torque on a bike that weighs 317 pounds?  Better hang on.

[phildobaggins]

Those Zero bikes are seriously so rad. I'd say one of the best electric motorcycles on the market. ENJOY! 

[CP]

I never would have guessed how inexpensive it is to operate one of these.  I’m averaging 53 WH/mile.   That’s about .6 cents per mile charging it in my garage. 

[Special T]

I have to say that the "environmental advocate" folks would do much better for advancing twords eletric vehicles if they focused on baby step technology thike this....

[Alchase]

You ever come my way I'll let you know top speed and how she wheelies 


Seriously though, that's awesome

Interesting question, on a “non-EV” bike you control a wheelie with the throttle.

Can a electric or EV bike do the same, with throttle control?

[CP]

You ever come my way I'll let you know top speed and how she wheelies 


Seriously though, that's awesome

Interesting question, on a “non-EV” bike you control a wheelie with the throttle.

Can a electric or EV bike do the same, with throttle control?

I assume so, the throttle is just like a regular bike.  No clutch to "pop" though. 

[Farmer72]

Does it need an endorsement? I know gas bikes 50cc and greater need one but what is the cc equivalent for E-bikes.

[Sandberm]

An EV would make a great farm motorcycle. You ride it for the day and then plug it in at night. Your never more then the width of your farm from the plug in. Put a nice rack on the back like the trail 110's, bam, your gettin' work done. 

[pianoman9701]

They're pretty cheap. For my commute, it would take about 4 years savings on gas to pay for itself.

[CP]

Does it need an endorsement? I know gas bikes 50cc and greater need one but what is the cc equivalent for E-bikes.

Yeah, it needs an endorsement.  Anything capable of 30mph or more is legally a motorcycle in WA and requires an endorsement.  Below 30 can be a moped, no endorsement needed but must be registered.  Below 28mph can be a bicycle, no license required. 

[Farmer72]

Does it need an endorsement? I know gas bikes 50cc and greater need one but what is the cc equivalent for E-bikes.

Yeah, it needs an endorsement.  Anything capable of 30mph or more is legally a motorcycle in WA and requires an endorsement.  Below 30 can be a moped, no endorsement needed but must be registered.  Below 28mph can be a bicycle, no license required.

Good to know. I never really paid attention as I have an endorsement.

[Stein]

You ever come my way I'll let you know top speed and how she wheelies 


Seriously though, that's awesome

Interesting question, on a “non-EV” bike you control a wheelie with the throttle.

Can a electric or EV bike do the same, with throttle control?

I assume so, the throttle is just like a regular bike.  No clutch to "pop" though.

For some reason, that was my first thought, add a gyro and with electronic throttle control all you need is a W button and anyone could roll like Evil.

[CP]

I can't wait to try.

 

[CP]

I don’t think this qualifies for the WA state sale’s tax exemption but I sent in a claim anyway.  Worth a try for the price of a stamp.  I can’t find the definition of a “medium duty passenger vehicle”. 

[phildobaggins]

I don’t think this qualifies for the WA state sale’s tax exemption but I sent in a claim anyway.  Worth a try for the price of a stamp.  I can’t find the definition of a “medium duty passenger vehicle”.

Nice, let us know if you get it!

[CP]

I don’t think this qualifies for the WA state sale’s tax exemption but I sent in a claim anyway.  Worth a try for the price of a stamp.  I can’t find the definition of a “medium duty passenger vehicle”.

Nice, let us know if you get it!

Will do.

[KFhunter]

An EV would make a great farm motorcycle. You ride it for the day and then plug it in at night. Your never more then the width of your farm from the plug in. Put a nice rack on the back like the trail 110's, bam, your gettin' work done. 

A heifer ran over me and broke my foot while I was using a motorcycle to herd them, so I caution to not use cowboy boots while chasing cows.....

[CP]

I don’t think this qualifies for the WA state sale’s tax exemption but I sent in a claim anyway.  Worth a try for the price of a stamp.  I can’t find the definition of a “medium duty passenger vehicle”.

Nice, let us know if you get it!

Nope, doesn't qualify.  I got my rejection letter today.