OwnerMichael
LocationHuntsville, Alabama US map
Vehicle2012 S ZF9
Production highway-capable electric
motorcycle.
Motor Modified Motenergy ME0913 Brushless DC
Modified by Zero for better cooling and
more power. Motenergy claims 30 kW, Zero
suggests this is optimistic. Dyno tested
to 28 hp peak.
DrivetrainBelt drive, 132T / 28T
Batteries216 EIG C020 NMC pouch, 3.65 Volt, Lithium-Ion
18s6p pack
3.65v 20Ah pouch cells

Total capacity 7.9 kWh nominal.
System Voltage66 Volts
ChargerDelta-Q Technologies QuiQ-dci
1kw onboard charger. Actual use shows 850-
900w at the wall.
DC/DC Converter
Integrated into the onboard Delta charger.
Supplies 400W @ 12V.
Instrumentationrepurposed KOSO cluster
Top Speed88 MPH (141 KPH)
Observed top speed is an indicated 90 mph.
The motor can sustain this speed for only
a few minutes before slowing to 75 mph.
Acceleration0-60 in 9.5s. Acceleration past 20 mph is
like a 250cc gas bike.
Range114 Miles (183 Kilometers)
EPA UDDS city range.

Observed range is 60-80 miles at 45-55
mph.
Higher speeds result in lower ranges.

Longest one-way trip to date is 88 miles,
Huntsville to Trussville for an overnight
visit.
Watt Hours/Mile126 Wh/Mile
Energy consumption at the wall.
EV Miles
Current:7,800 Miles (12,550 Kilometers)
 
    As of 3/2/2013
Seating Capacity2 adults
Curb Weight340 Pounds (154 Kilograms)
TiresIRC 110/70/17, 130/70/17
Plan is to ride 100k miles in 10 years. We'll see.

code by jerry