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2010 Zero S, DS, X and MX
Motor | 2010 Zero S, DS, X and MX
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20 Maart 2010 | 09:13:03
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Of the bunch, this - the Zero S - looks like the most interesting option to us...
  
  
Self-proclaimed leaders in the electric motorcycle industry, Zero Motorcycles have announced their 2010-spec Zero S, DS, X and MX bikes. ‘With added power, increased acceleration, and enhanced power pack technology, Zero Motorcycles is continuing the innovation it's known for and taking electric motorcycle technology to the next level,’ says a press release from the company.
The street-oriented Zero S, the dual-sport Zero DS and the off-road X and MX bikes are all fitted with lithium-ion ‘Z-Force’ battery packs. Zero claim they’ve made the bikes’ electric motors lighter and more compact and improved cooling, which results in more power, improved acceleration and improved durability.
While the four bikes are fitted with different suspensions components, they’re all fitted with the same battery/electric motor, which produces 23 horsepower and 68Nm of torque. Range is about 80km, top speed is 105km/ and the batteries take less than four hours for a full recharge. Prices range between US$7,500 for the Zero X to $9,000 for the Zero S.
Of the four bikes here, we do think the Zero S is vaguely interesting, but when it comes to style, lust-worthiness and the price-vs-performance equation, it does seem electric bikes have a long, long way to go before they catch up with their IC-engined brothers. In any case, for more details on the 2010 Zero range, visit the official website here
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Storz Harley Davidson XR1200
Motor | Storz Harley Davidson XR1200
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06 Maart 2010 | 23:58:47
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Our new 2010 H-D XR1200 show bike has just been completed. It features a Storz/Ceriani Inverted fork, YSS piggyback shocks, wire spoke wheels with alloy rims and billet hubs, chain drive conversion kit, solo seat tail section, Saddlemen seat pad, dirt track style 2:2 high pipes, 330mm front floating brake discs, billet foot controls and more. Check our "What's New" section for updates on availability of new items featured on this bike.
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Nelis 1000R (basis Suzuki TLR 1000 )
Nelis 1000R
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05 Maart 2010 | 22:02:31
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One year’s hard work brought result. Under the wing of experienced motorcycle constructor Nico Bakker, Mathijn Nelis build his first motorcycle: the Nelis1000R. The idea to rebuild a damaged motorcycle was firmly rejected by Nico Bakker. For the 25 years old student Mathijn Nelis from Heerhugowaard this resulted in an unique opportunity: the complete design and build of his first motorcycle. A reserve engine was availale from Nico’s workplace: a Suzuki TL1000R engine, 135 hp strong. The first sketches were drawn and a whole frame was created by rolling and curving tubes of chromium molybdenum in radius. Every detail was made with the greatest attention, what is visible by the high degree of finish of every single part. From de radial placed and CNC-milled connecting plates for the footrests to the fully handmade handlebars who rise above the self fabricated triple clamp. Also the hand beaten aluminum bodywork comes from the 25 years old newcomer. Quote Motoplus: “a real piece of craftsmanship”
Nelis, Bakker and your dreambike The Nelis1000R is Mathijn’s business card to craftsmanship. Amazing the world is his goal, turning heads around and build something different than the current designs and trends from the big factories. Making dreams come true by starting from the ground off with implementing the client’s ideas and whishes. With a free hand end the help of a designer to visualize the design and develop to a personal result. A Nelis will stand for: exclusivity, craftsmanship, a dream come true and a possession for life!
By the unique collaboration with Nelis and Nico Bakker you can now acquire a motorcycle with the best of both worlds. For over 30 years of experience from Bakker in the developing of the best and the most innovative chassis of the world and the contemporary and uniqueness of Nelis’s designs.
To finance a new project, the Nelis 1000R must be sold. Price 40.000 euro
For further information, please contact us
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