The street-legal Zero DS electric dual sport motorcycle has been tested and certified by EPA. This makes buyers of the DS eligible for a 10% federal tax credit, and a deduction for state sales tax paid. This is worth about $1000 off the $9950 price of the DS. The legislation that created the credit will expire at the end of 2009.
A few states, including California, offer credits for purchase of an electric motorcycle, so you may be eligible for additional savings.
The DS has a top speed of 55 mph, and a range of about 50 miles on a charge. It takes 4 hours or less to recharge through a standard 110V outlet. So you conceivably could ride 50 miles to work, recharge while at work, and ride home.
The DS's electric motor produces its full torque from a standstill, so no low gears are needed. The DS has no clutch or transmission.
The Zero DS is offered only through the company's web site, http://www.zeromotorcycles.com
A few states, including California, offer credits for purchase of an electric motorcycle, so you may be eligible for additional savings.
The DS has a top speed of 55 mph, and a range of about 50 miles on a charge. It takes 4 hours or less to recharge through a standard 110V outlet. So you conceivably could ride 50 miles to work, recharge while at work, and ride home.
The DS's electric motor produces its full torque from a standstill, so no low gears are needed. The DS has no clutch or transmission.
The Zero DS is offered only through the company's web site, http://www.zeromotorcycles.com
