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wmak
Moto Giro Titan
2009 GTS 250 Super Lucrezia Borgia, 2013 Ducati Hyperstrada, Little Big Red,2020 Zero SR/S, Zeus, Electric Dragon
Joined: 04 Feb 2009
Posts: 2605
Location: Carrollton, Kentucky
Sat Nov 21, 2020 7:41 pm quote
I just couldn’t help myself, I bought an electric moto. Zero SR/S, top of the line beauty of a bike! We had pretty good weather for November, so I got in some riding.

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jimc
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The Hornet (GT200, aka Love Bug) and 'Dimples' - a GTS 300
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Posts: 39244
Location: Pleasant Hill, CA
Sat Nov 21, 2020 7:47 pm quote
Drool....
wmak
Moto Giro Titan
2009 GTS 250 Super Lucrezia Borgia, 2013 Ducati Hyperstrada, Little Big Red,2020 Zero SR/S, Zeus, Electric Dragon
Joined: 04 Feb 2009
Posts: 2605
Location: Carrollton, Kentucky
Sat Nov 21, 2020 8:05 pm quote
More pix
Took a 50 mi spin yesterday, looking forward to experimenting with ride modes, range, and charging.
Attila
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In garage: Yamaha Tricity 155 Urban 2019 - MV Agusta 125 RS 1956
Joined: 21 Jul 2007
Posts: 4713
Location: Latina (Italy)
Sat Nov 21, 2020 11:52 pm quote
...zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz....
Der Blechfahrer
Molto Verboso
Primavera ET3 & PX150 & GTS 300
Joined: 05 Apr 2009
Posts: 1480
Location: Berlin
Sun Nov 22, 2020 12:42 am quote
Oh wow. Congratulations.
berto
Molto Verboso
2006 LX150 (carbed) | 2007 GT200
Joined: 29 Jun 2016
Posts: 1184
Location: Toronto
Sun Nov 22, 2020 4:44 am quote
What a great looking bike! Congratulations!!
Captain Jim
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2020 GTS 300 HPE
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Posts: 811
Location: south Texas
Sun Nov 22, 2020 5:56 am quote
How are you liking that instant full torque?
Max6200
Veni, Vidi, Posti
Lx 50 4T (totaled), GTS 250, S 150 (Missing in KS), Something Chinese, GT 200 (sold)
Joined: 21 Feb 2011
Posts: 9111
Location: KS USA
Sun Nov 22, 2020 6:20 am quote
Many congratulations.

No need to worry about a rusting exhaust..
Attila
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In garage: Yamaha Tricity 155 Urban 2019 - MV Agusta 125 RS 1956
Joined: 21 Jul 2007
Posts: 4713
Location: Latina (Italy)
Sun Nov 22, 2020 6:33 am quote
How do you manage the "engine brake"?
Oh yes ... best wishes, it is an important choice ... even complicated but courageous, admiration for everything.
sc00ter
Hooked
2019 Piaggio Liberty 150
Joined: 20 Feb 2019
Posts: 446
Location: Norfolk, VA
Sun Nov 22, 2020 7:40 am quote
Congrats! That is soooo nice!
wmak
Moto Giro Titan
2009 GTS 250 Super Lucrezia Borgia, 2013 Ducati Hyperstrada, Little Big Red,2020 Zero SR/S, Zeus, Electric Dragon
Joined: 04 Feb 2009
Posts: 2605
Location: Carrollton, Kentucky
Sun Nov 22, 2020 8:10 am quote
Captain Jim wrote:
How are you liking that instant full torque?
It's amazing! Like the GTS ate a can of spinach!
Positive
wmak
Moto Giro Titan
2009 GTS 250 Super Lucrezia Borgia, 2013 Ducati Hyperstrada, Little Big Red,2020 Zero SR/S, Zeus, Electric Dragon
Joined: 04 Feb 2009
Posts: 2605
Location: Carrollton, Kentucky
Sun Nov 22, 2020 8:13 am quote
Attila wrote:
How do you manage the "engine brake"?
Oh yes ... best wishes, it is an important choice ... even complicated but courageous, admiration for everything.
The regen can be adjusted, so you actually get more range in the city and through the twisties. I have yet to try all the configurations, I'm hoping to get some rides in before winter.
Captain Jim
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2020 GTS 300 HPE
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Posts: 811
Location: south Texas
Sun Nov 22, 2020 10:14 am quote
wmak wrote:
Captain Jim wrote:
How are you liking that instant full torque?
It's amazing! Like the GTS ate a can of spinach!
(Insert your favorite thumbs-up emoticon here) I understand the appeal. Keep us posted.
Dooglas
Veni, Vidi, Posti
GTS 300ABS, Buddy 125, Buddy Kick 125
Joined: 29 Dec 2007
Posts: 11590
Location: Oregon City, OR
Sun Nov 22, 2020 10:27 am quote
Now, if someone (are you listening Piaggio?) would build an electric scooter with at least the range of the SR/S and about the HP and top speed of a BV350 (or even the HP and top end of a GTS). There is a great big huge hole in the market right now.
rajron
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GTS 300
Joined: 16 May 2009
Posts: 729
Location: PHX area
Sun Nov 22, 2020 12:13 pm quote
Very nice bike!
I want one.
Max6200
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Lx 50 4T (totaled), GTS 250, S 150 (Missing in KS), Something Chinese, GT 200 (sold)
Joined: 21 Feb 2011
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Location: KS USA
Sun Nov 22, 2020 2:58 pm quote
Does it really feel like riding a magic carpet?
Captain Jim
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2020 GTS 300 HPE
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Location: south Texas
Sun Nov 22, 2020 4:36 pm quote
Max6200 wrote:
Does it really feel like riding a magic carpet?
That's how I feel about my GTS!
wmak
Moto Giro Titan
2009 GTS 250 Super Lucrezia Borgia, 2013 Ducati Hyperstrada, Little Big Red,2020 Zero SR/S, Zeus, Electric Dragon
Joined: 04 Feb 2009
Posts: 2605
Location: Carrollton, Kentucky
Sun Nov 22, 2020 4:47 pm quote
Captain Jim wrote:
Max6200 wrote:
Does it really feel like riding a magic carpet?
That's how I feel about my GTS!
Yes and yes.
Miguel
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2009 GTV250 (Gone), 2003 Inder trailer, 2001 BMW R1100RT
Joined: 24 Jun 2009
Posts: 4656
Location: Santa Cruz California
Sun Nov 22, 2020 7:40 pm quote
Beautiful bike. Zero is about 10 miles from my house. I keep thinking I should go ride one.

Harley should have bought Zero rather than investing in the Livewire. They'd be way ahead.

Best
Miguel
fledermaus
Veni, Vidi, Posti
2007 LX150 2015 GTS 2013 BV 350
Joined: 13 Sep 2012
Posts: 9590
Location: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Sun Nov 22, 2020 8:00 pm quote
Max6200 wrote:
Many congratulations.

No need to worry about a rusting exhaust..
...or bad water pump seals....

Looks awesome! Keep us posted.
Lebo
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2018 GTS 300 Touring Rosso Vignola, 2020 BV 350 Matte Green, 1956 VL3
Joined: 02 Aug 2012
Posts: 874
Location: Herriman, Utah
Sun Nov 22, 2020 8:04 pm quote
Nice.. post more information when you have it.
Der Blechfahrer
Molto Verboso
Primavera ET3 & PX150 & GTS 300
Joined: 05 Apr 2009
Posts: 1480
Location: Berlin
Sun Nov 22, 2020 10:57 pm quote
Dooglas wrote:
Now, if someone (are you listening Piaggio?) would build an electric scooter with at least the range of the SR/S and about the HP and top speed of a BV350 (or even the HP and top end of a GTS). There is a great big huge hole in the market right now.
Then why does the BMW C Evolution not sell?
CrazyCarl
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2010 ThunderFly 190, 2008 250 GTS
Joined: 29 Apr 2011
Posts: 2794
Location: Springboro, OH
Tue Nov 24, 2020 11:58 am quote
Congrats on your new toy. Lovely bike.
Harbinger
Veni, Vidi, Posti
300CC Italian scooter, 750CC Russian Sidecar,1650CC Bavarian ADV Tourer.
Joined: 21 May 2017
Posts: 7877
Location: The Six
Tue Nov 24, 2020 12:06 pm quote
Dooglas wrote:
Now, if someone (are you listening Piaggio?) would build an electric scooter with at least the range of the SR/S and about the HP and top speed of a BV350 (or even the HP and top end of a GTS). There is a great big huge hole in the market right now.
Agreed.

BMW is close with the C Evolution.

Love the new bike! Enjoy what I'm sure will be many I have to admit I'm a bit jealous and I have a corral I'm happy with. THAT would fill that missing niche wonderfully though...

I'd really love to know the 0-60 on your bike. Looking at the current ratings they are getting to my K1600 and man that is saying something.

https://www.zeroto60times.com/vehicle-make/zero-0-60-mph-times/

Can you put panniers or a top case on? I'm guessing it's more sports bike than sports touring though. But wow what a great toy!
wmak
Moto Giro Titan
2009 GTS 250 Super Lucrezia Borgia, 2013 Ducati Hyperstrada, Little Big Red,2020 Zero SR/S, Zeus, Electric Dragon
Joined: 04 Feb 2009
Posts: 2605
Location: Carrollton, Kentucky
Tue Nov 24, 2020 7:02 pm quote
Harbinger wrote:
Can you put panniers or a top case on? I'm guessing it's more sports bike than sports touring though. But wow what a great toy!
It came with both, Shad 39 and composite sides. They look pretty sporty, I hope to do a little touring, researching the charging grid.
Harbinger
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300CC Italian scooter, 750CC Russian Sidecar,1650CC Bavarian ADV Tourer.
Joined: 21 May 2017
Posts: 7877
Location: The Six
Wed Nov 25, 2020 5:56 am quote
wmak wrote:
Harbinger wrote:
Can you put panniers or a top case on? I'm guessing it's more sports bike than sports touring though. But wow what a great toy!
It came with both, Shad 39 and composite sides. They look pretty sporty, I hope to do a little touring, researching the charging grid.
Yep that's the one big downside. However charging will become easier and easier as time goes on.
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