planeflyer21 Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2013/05/2013-zero-mmx-stealth-military-machine-developed-for-u-s-special-forces/ I want one! Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 I drove a "test" bike when these were first getting released. Lots of torque, one gear, but super short battery life. I pegged out at about 55mph and was done. After about 2 miles at max speed, I had nearly drained the battery. I suggested buying the bike, after a few years. The technology just wasn't there yet. Good idea, poorly applied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted May 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 I just watched one of the Leno's Garage episodes with a different electric bike. They had added a gear box, and greatly extended the range. Another year or two...who knows. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 I test rode the Zero bikes, too, at the last dealership. They brought them down to try to get us as a dealer. I rode that exact bike in that link, but the thing was red and white. Wouldn't wheelie. Was not impressed. Got up to speed quick, but top speed was not impressive. Pass. SF will not pick this up. By the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goofball310 Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 (edited) With a huge gear in the back it's no surprise it has no top speed, but it really surprises me that you couldn't get it to wheelie. If you want fast, check out this bike: Edited May 16, 2013 by Goofball310 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepp Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 Ever seen the video of the guy demo'n the electric drag bike? Ill find it later if no one does first. Guy goes out side this expo center to show it off pretty sure he was a pencil pusher not a rider, it doesn't go we'll for him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goofball310 Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 (edited) I think I remember watching that video. He travels a few feet before............ Edited May 16, 2013 by Goofball310 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goofball310 Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 Found it for yah brotha. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZ1eMYdLKrs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted May 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 He says something about being a government worker. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 What....a ...dumbass.All he was missing was shorts and flipflops,then he could have been a moron.That's gonna leave a mark. :yup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepp Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 What....a ...dumbass.All he was missing was shorts and flipflops,then he could have been a moron.That's gonna leave a mark. :yup: Squid is the term your looking for :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goofball310 Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 I always cringe when I see a squid especially when they have a girl on the back wearing tank top & shorts. When I bought my bike I made myself a promise that I would never ride without a helmet, jacket, and atleast a pair of jeans. That's not an easy promise to keep when you're riding in 100+ degree temps w/ 80%+ humidity, but I'd rather be safe than a curbside steak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 Boots,gloves and jeans min. no matter what the temp.Squid.....first I heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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shepp Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 Boots,gloves and jeans min. no matter what the temp.Squid.....first I heard. Its a term mostly used in the sport bike crowd. I always wear a helmet, my life's been saved twice by one. 90% of the time I also wear a leather coat and always wear jeans. I went down at 30 with a tshirts and jeans on ended up with road rash from my wrist to my arm pit and into my arm pit. Had I had my coat on I woulda has a quarter sized burn on my knee. Real kick to the balls was I sent my coat off the day before to get the zipper fixed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgecrusher Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 I have summer and a leather jacket, always wear something! My summer jacket is a Joe Rocket, and its mesh, nice and cool, while offering enough protection for one time. My leathers are Vanson, and are tough! Always have riding boots and gauntlet gloves. Not always the coolest on a steamy day, but I am safe as hell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted May 18, 2013 Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 Once I fell had my jacket on handlebars [dumb].Blown out the plams of hands twice but had my gloves on,no skin lost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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