Zero S Electric Motorcycle
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Channel: Anchorage Daily News · 2015 · Sports
Those who love macho motorcycle growls and liberating highway rides may look with derision at the latest two-wheeled creature in Alaska, one that comes with its own extension cord and isn't much louder than the wind. That would be the Zero S motorcycle, a new (to Alaska) electric bike that costs about a penny a mile to operate, much cheaper than a standard motorcycle -- never mind an automobile. The drawback for long-distance riders? The Zero S will take you about 50 miles on a three-hour charge, meaning you won't be on the highway for long unless you're hauling your own generator. The bike, made by Zero Motorcycles of California, seems perfect for summertime urban commutes, said Thomas Davidson, service director forThe Motorcyle Shop in Anchorage. Read more: http://www.alaskadispatch.com/article/move-over-harley-electric-motorbike-comes-alaska
