International Dealer News IDN 148 April/May 2019 | Page 25

THE AMERICAN REPORT
Described as "an unprecedented
combination of industry-leading power,
control and connection", Santa Cruz,
California based Zero Motorcycles' SR/F
is said to be their most "innovative and
powerful" motorcycle yet.
The new streetfighter styled zero
emissions motorcycle is said to be the
first "fully smart" motorcycle,
incorporating a "revolutionary" new
operating system - Cypher III, building
on the brand’s 13 years of "industry-
leading motorcycle and powertrain
development, setting a new standard
for premium electric performance.
"Effortlessly powerful, the SR/F delivers
an incredible 140 ft-lbs of torque and
110 horsepower with a simple twist of
a throttle. The bike is propelled forward
by the class-leading performance and
efficiency of Zero’s new ZF75-10 motor
and ZF14.4 lithium-ion battery.
"The compact powertrain boasts
innovative air-cooling that increases
longevity, eliminates most routine
maintenance and effortlessly launches
the SR/F to top speed. A single charge
delivers up to a 200-mile range with the
addition of Zero’s Power Tank, which
will be available fall 2019."
The all-important Rapid Charge System
works on the "large and growing"
network of Level 2 charge stations and
provides a platform that allows for up
to three independent charging
modules. This enables "unique
adaptability and the fastest recharge
capacity in Zero’s line-up. With all three
modules installed, the SR/F can charge
from 0 to 95 percent capacity in one
hour."
Features include a "uniquely designed"
steel-trellis frame and concentric
swingarm to optimise torque delivery to
the rear wheel, allowing the bike to
"harness the full capabilities of the new
powertrain.
"As much brains as brawn, the SR/F
ensures the rider is in control regardless
of conditions, thanks to Zero’s new
Cypher III operating system and Bosch’s
Motorcycle Stability Control (MSC)."
Cypher III acts as the central hub,
integrating all systems on the
motorcycle to a "next-gen app and
dash - everything is seamlessly
connected for easy and intuitive
control."
The SR/F is the first electric motorcycle
to integrate Bosch’s MSC system,
recognised internationally for dynamic
acceleration and improved stability
regardless of road surface or conditions.
Zero says that when combined with
Cypher lII, the MSC’s "full capabilities
are unleashed, resulting in best-in-class
straight-line ABS and cornering brake
control, traction control and drag
torque control.
"The SR/F’s arsenal of ride modes
allows the rider to customise the bike’s
performance through the intuitive next-
generation app and dash interface. The
SR/F navigates the road no matter the
conditions with Street, Sport, Eco, Rain
and up to 10 programmable custom
modes.
"The SR/F is also equipped with a dual
radial front brake system, adding a level
of control that makes shedding speed
as effortless as building it.
"The SR/F is the first "fully smart”
motorcycle thanks to the Cypher III
operating system. It is also the first
commercially available connected
motorcycle on the market. Connectivity
gives the rider the ability to monitor the
bike in four main areas: Bike Status and
Alerts, Charging, Ride Data Sharing and
System Upgrades and Updates."
Bike Status and Alerts: The SR/F alerts
riders regarding bike status, including
interruptions in charging and tip-over
or unexpected motion notifications. In
addition, the “Find my Bike” function
allows riders to keep tabs on the
motorcycle at all times.
Charging: The SR/F takes the
convenience of recharging to new
levels with the ability to remotely set
charging parameters, including
Targeted Charge Levels, notification of
State of Charge (SoC), Charge Time
Scheduling and Charge Tracking. These
notifications allow riders to control all
aspects of charging and to monitor
charge status even when away from the
motorcycle.
Ride Data Sharing: Riders can gather,
relive and share extensive data about
their ride through the app. An industry
first, the motorcycle records bike
location, speed, lean angle, power,
torque, SoC and energy
used/regenerated. Riders can replay
each ride and also choose to upload
additional content to record and share
their full experience. Riders also have
the option to keep data anonymous.
System Upgrades and Updates: New
updates and diagnostic capabilities
allow the rider to remotely download
the latest Cypher III operating system
release to ensure optimal performance
and provide access to feature
improvements.
"All the benefits of connectivity are
offered free-of-charge for the first two
years with the purchase of a new SR/F."
With a 3 kW Rapid Charger, the Xero
SR/F starts at $18,995 USD. The
premium SR/F model with 6 kW Rapid
Charger, fly screen, heated hand grips
and aluminium bar ends is $20,995
USD. Both models are expected to
begin shipping to U.S. dealers this
spring.
www.zeromotorcycles.com
POWERSPORTS
INSIDERS
Arcimoto, Inc. announced that the
Deliverator, a three-wheel, pure electric
local delivery vehicle, is now in
development at the Arcimoto
manufacturing plant in Eugene, Oregon.
Designed to "quickly, safely and
affordably get the goods where they
need to go", the Deliverator will target
100 city miles of range, 75 mph top
speed and 350 lbs (160 kg) carrying
capacity". Starting at $19,900,
production is expected to begin in 2020.
Polaris Industries has completed its
acquisition of the Larson Boat
Group from the Marquis-Larson
Group. The move follows up on its
May 2018 acquisition of Boat
Holdings from the Vogel family,
whose Jake Vogel now heads up
Polaris' burgeoning boats division
as president. Polaris rival BRP also
moved to strengthen its position in
the boat market last year, adding
Triton's Manitou pontoon boats
brand as a second acquisition to
solidify its own new Marine
Group's market position.
Following the difficulties encountered by
Alta Motors after Harley's termination of
its investment and collaboration
agreement, BRP is reported to have
purchased select assets (IP, patents and
some physical assets) of Alta parent
company Faster Faster, Inc. "as part of
BRP's long standing interest in new
technologies and alternate energy
sources for the powersports industry".
K&N has been named as an Official
Sponsorship Partner of the 10-
round 2019 MotoAmerica Road
Racing series. The MotoAmerica
series features the EBC Brakes
Superbike Championship as its
headline class, with the series
crisscrossing the country from
California to New Jersey. "It's
great to have K&N Filters as a
sponsorship partner for the 2019
season," said MotoAmerica
President Wayne Rainey.
Indian Motorcycle has opened its 8th
dealership in India, at Kochi, Kerala, in
the south-west of the country.
BMW says it sold 13,842
motorcycles in the USA in 2018 -
another record high. Sales of its 6-
cylinder models are "developing
very positively," including its K
1600 Bagger, which is tailored
especially to the US market. Timo
Resch, BMW Motorrad Head of
Sales and Marketing: "With 8,306
units sold and a +25% increase in
sales, our 6-cylinder models are
among the big winners of 2018
again. The USA especially is an
important market for these
models. We will continue to
increase our involvement in the US
in order to strengthen BMW
Motorrad's position there." An
additional new USA-specific model
is being touted.
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Zero's "fully smart" SR/F - "the
world's most transformational
motorcycle riding experience"