Electric Dirt Bike – A Quick Read
Many people are thinking about alternative energy. They look at gasoline powered cars and think about ways to not only protect the environment but to quiet down the roadways. An electric dirt bike can accomplish this.
One company that produces these is Zero Motorcycles. Zero electric dirt bike is quiet, and performs well. One company that produces these is Zero Motorcycles. The electric dirt bike they make is quiet and runs very well. They couldn’t handle all the orders in 2008. There were only 45 of these made by this time. Their goal is to produce 2000 in 2009. They’ll also introduce an electric bike for street riding.
People often use an electric dirt bike to ride off road near the house. This could include wilderness trails in suburban developments. Neighbors would complain if people tooled around on loud gas bikes. But the electric bikes are whisper quiet. That’s a reason people like them.
An electric dirt bike can be costly. Gas powered bikes are cheaper. They also can’t go very far – the range is low. A charge is good for 40 miles. That turns out to be about two hours of use on the trail. People enjoy riding for the whole day. They won’t find a socket out in the wild.
Serious dirt bikers see the electric dirt bike as a passing fad. They don’t think it will last. One rider, also an editor of a motorcycle magazine, said this is a good second bike, but not something most enthusiasts would want to own as an only bike. Some people do like them.
It was 2002 when Zero’s founder got interested in an electric dirt bike. He became a motorcycle designer shortly after working as an engineer. He disagreed with people who think electric cycles are slow and boring. He custom designed every part of his bike.
The important issue with an electric dirt bike is its battery. Lithium ion batteries get very hot. Zero needed an insulator around the batteries. All together the battery lasts about six years and costs $4,000. It takes two hours to charge the batteries. That’s not bad. The motor has 23 hp and can go from zero to 30 in under two seconds. Many riders like that performance.
Speaking of costs, the zero is about $7,000, this electric dirt bike also costs $300 to ship. They’re only sold online. The overall goal for the company is to become big.
Expect to see an electric dirt bike very soon somewhere in your town.
