Expensive buzzkill...

[ST1100Y]

A local headline reads: Zero DS sets world record for range... 436,5km/271miles on one charge...

Right...

The test was performed at nighttime (low/no other traffic) on secondary roads and at an "...ideal speed of 52kph/32mph..."
With a short stature, skinny rider and no luggage at all...
Frankly, performance data of a moped, grandpa's 50cc Puch Maxi would have delivered that with ease...

Now lets look at the costs:
That Zero DS comes at € 17,810,-
The optional power tank, which was used during this "record run": another € 4,045,-...
Total € 21,855,- ....

How much was my ST again?

E-Motorrad Zero DS stellt Weltrekord für Reichweite auf

Die Fahrt fand auf öffentlichen Straßen statt und ging von den Alpen bis ans Mittelmeer.

futurezone.at

 

[jdmccright]

Impressive? Yes. Would I pull the trigger? No. Good for them. Obviously catered to eke max distance, but hopefully those in the know like us can read between the lines.

I do feel sorry for that poor sap who had to ride that turd for the *breaks out calculator* 436.5/52=8.39 straight hours it took to break that record.

 

[Erdoc48]

I’ve always believed a 300 mile range (OK, 200 for a motorcycle), and a 10-15 minute charge time would make for a viable electric option. Otherwise, no dice.

 

[Weaselinsuit]

That would be suitable for commuting.

 

[the Ferret]

I’ve always believed a 300 mile range (OK, 200 for a motorcycle), and a 10-15 minute charge time would make for a viable electric option. Otherwise, no dice.

and comparable prices to ice bikes. I'm not paying twice as much for one.

 

[Joeywhat]

How much was my ST again?

http://[URL]https://futurezone.at/p...ad-zero-ds-reichweite-akku-guinness/403198414

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MSRP for a 2013 ST1300 was about $18k. Adjusted for inflation I'm sure that's quite a bit more...

Euro and USD are pretty close to each right now as well, I'd wager the ST was noticeably more expensive .

 

[ST Gui]

Like anything else there are few things that one fits all without some compromise. We like what we like and want what we want. When the first motorcycles sprang from Zeus' forehead none of them were GoldWings or STs or BMW 1600s. The price will come down eventually. eV bikes still won't be for everyone. But choice is good. Right now I might consider a 650/750 eV equivalent given the price of gas. Or I'll just wait till it comes down to the promised $2gal.

Fortunately I don't have anything that needs diesel. At Costco today gas was $5.70/gal and $40 for not quite half a tank (I was topping off). I'm not running out and buying one but the idea of getting on an eV and running some errands does appeal to me. I don't care if it appeals to no one else. Choice is good. Viability is in the eye and walled of the buyer. We make our own choices for what suits and pleases us not others.

 

[flyfisher]

Yep it's an involving industry and if they go like a bat out of hell that's what most of us want…