Jay's test ride of electirc superbike

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Jay's test ride of electirc superbike

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Very cool.

Some of the battery size/power/range/charge time numbers didn't add up, but I'm sure I just misheard.
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It does/did look cool, but it apparently isn't going to happen . . . http://www.cheatsheet.com/automobiles/h ... ?a=viewall
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khittner1 wrote:It does/did look cool, but it apparently isn't going to happen . . . http://www.cheatsheet.com/automobiles/h ... ?a=viewall
How the hell do you read that article? Damn pop-ups.
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khittner1 wrote:It does/did look cool, but it apparently isn't going to happen . . .
They might not make it, but electric sporting motorcycles are coming.... just not soon enough for me. :|
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Zombie Master wrote:They might not make it, but electric sporting motorcycles are coming.... just not soon enough for me. :|
+1, but I'll need the S-bar edition.
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khittner1 wrote:
Zombie Master wrote:They might not make it, but electric sporting motorcycles are coming.... just not soon enough for me. :|
+1, but I'll need the S-bar edition.
I'll need the GS edition. 8-)
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Zombie Master wrote:
khittner1 wrote:
Zombie Master wrote:They might not make it, but electric sporting motorcycles are coming.... just not soon enough for me. :|
+1, but I'll need the S-bar edition.
I'll need the GS edition. 8-)
With solar panel helmet, jacket shoulders, and bodywork?

A mini hydro-electric recharger that you can put in the creek next to your campsite to charge while you sleep?
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Rob wrote:
Zombie Master wrote:
khittner1 wrote:
Zombie Master wrote:They might not make it, but electric sporting motorcycles are coming.... just not soon enough for me. :|
+1, but I'll need the S-bar edition.
I'll need the GS edition. 8-)
With solar panel helmet, jacket shoulders, and bodywork?

A mini hydro-electric recharger that you can put in the creek next to your campsite to charge while you sleep?
I just fine the dual sport riding position the best position for all types of riding. Better in the city, better in the dirt.
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Zombie Master wrote:
I just fine the dual sport riding position the best position for all types of riding. Better in the city, better in the dirt.
The Zero DS handlebars are too low for real off road riding as seen here by an old fart wondering why there's no clutch lever:

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