Starpower
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0-62 mph in .9 sec. or 60'!!
https://cleantechnica.com/2020/09/2...sins-rule-the-electric-drag-bike-world-video/
https://cleantechnica.com/2020/09/2...sins-rule-the-electric-drag-bike-world-video/
I remember when Polaris Rebranded the Brammo a Victory with some Industrial Design, but no updates to the dated electric powertrain. Sad. The Brammo looked better IMHO.
https://insideevs.com/news/331997/p...rcycles-but-electric-empulse-could-be-reborn/
Its actually a little different than the Brammo I can tell you from owning on. The battery is different it has 2 modules instead of 7. The Victory also has slightly more battery capacity. The VCU/BMS is different not compatible with Brammo. Wiring is different. The green lights on the dash are efficientcy meters, Brammo is a shift indicator of sorts. The rear wheel is a 160 width vs the Brammo 180 width. Supposedly the Victory turns in better. The Victory has a 12volt powerlet outlet inside the "tank" Brammo doesn't. The tachometer is different also, it has a greenzone and redzone. I'm sure there is more differences I'm missing.
I don't know how you can say the Brammo lools better its literally the same bike exterior you can still use the Brammo plastics of you don't like the color.
So its not really just a rebranded Brammo it's the Empulse's final evolution.
Well doesn't look good for that Indian Electric motorcycle. They don't sound optimistic. I think they want to see how HD is doing with the Livewire. They seem shooken up from the Empulse. I'm surprised they never mention the Energicas like they're not even competition when they currently the best.
I wouldn't mind an electric sport quad though =P.
https://electrek.co/2020/10/03/pola...rcycle-to-challenge-harley-davidson-livewire/
Well doesn't look good for that Indian Electric motorcycle. They don't sound optimistic. I think they want to see how HD is doing with the Livewire. They seem shooken up from the Empulse. I'm surprised they never mention the Energicas like they're not even competition when they currently the best.
I wouldn't mind an electric sport quad though =P.
https://electrek.co/2020/10/03/pola...rcycle-to-challenge-harley-davidson-livewire/
The biggest issue with the LiveWire is price. Yes it lacks Level 2 - but it's a great machine from all accounts/reviews/owners. It's just too damn expensive.
My theory is HD will build some buzz and a small customer base and then hit us with a much cheaper model with almost-as-good performance to sell in higher volume, like Tesla has done with Model S then Model 3.
The motorcycles are progressing as fast as the cars. The Energica is the best you can get atm. Pretty much more pluses than minuses.
If manufactureres can come down in the price I'm sure more people would buy. Look at Sur Ron they are selling like hotcakes they can't even keep up with the demand. Cheapest electric dirtbike on the planet. I would have loved to have the Alta but it cost more money.
Looks like Zero launched its 2021 lineup. Doesn't look like anything changed. :thumbdown
Yeah, super lame.
All of these models have been updated with new colorways and graphics for 2021
For Zero 2021:
What you don't call a new colorway an update?:laughing
They blamed it on Covid. Zero is a company that is struggling to turn a profit. I don't think the quantities are there.
The Zero SR/S came out in February, to be fair. I would love to have one of those.
I'm hoping they do some major changes in the next lineup. If they don't launch DCFC on their next lineup I'm gonna be really disappointed.
It's been discussed on this thread before. You need something like 200+ volts to use DC fastcharging, the voltage on the Zero packs are not enough. Like the Brammo is like 105 volts, you'd have to double the voltage. Zero will have to put a lot of money, r&d, resources to be able to incorporate DC Fastcharge. But yeah DC fastcharge is the future. The only time I think I would use it is on long trips though. It's expensive I think. Least the Zero bikes can do 6kw L2 charging, you'll get most of the charge in like 1.5 hours.