Zero S ZF9 (2012)

The Zero S ZF9 is a 2012 motorcycle that boasts a high efficiency, double-stator axial flux permanent magnet, brushless motor with regenerative deceleration. Its Z-Force patented Li-Ion power pack has a maximum capacity of 9.0 kWh and an estimated pack life of 308,000 miles (495,000 km) in city use. Charging times vary from 9.0 hours (100% charged) for standard charging to 2.4 hours (100% charged) with a Quick 4x charger accessory. The motorcycle has a range of 114 miles (183 km) in the city and 63 miles (101 km) on the highway, and a top speed of 88 mph (142 km/h) with sustained speeds of 75 mph (121 km/h). The bike has a clutchless one speed transmission and a 132T/28T final drive with Poly Chain GT Carbon belt. Its frame is made of aircraft grade aluminum with a twin spar design, and it has a front suspension of 38mm inverted forks with adjustable compression and rebound damping. The bike has single disc brakes on both the front (310mm) and rear (220mm), with the front brake having a 2 piston caliper and the rear having a single piston caliper. The front wheel has a tyre size of 100/80-17 and the rear wheel has a tyre size of 130/90-17. The bike’s rake is 23.1 degrees and its trail is 76 mm / 3.0 in, with a wheelbase of 1438 mm / 56.6 in. The standard seat height is 841 mm / 33.1 in, but there is also a low seat height option of 790 mm / 31.1 in. The bike weighs 155 kg / 341 lbs and has a carrying capacity of 136 kg / 300 lbs.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Zero S ZF9

Year: 2012


Motor: Type High efficiency, double-stator axial flux permanent magnet, brushless motor with integrated forced air cooling Controller High efficiency, 420 amp, 3-phase brushless controller with re-generative deceleration
Power System: Type Z-Force c patented Li-Ion intelligent power pack Maximum capacity 9.0 kWh Nominal capacity 7.9 kWh Estimated pack life to 80% (city) 308,000 miles (495,000 km) Charger type 1kW, integrated Charge time (standard) 9.0 hours (100% charged) / 8.0 hours (95% charged) Quick 2x charger time (accessory) 4.9 hours (100% charged) / 4.0 hours (95% charged) Quick 3x charger time (accessory) 3.1 hours (100% charged) / 2.7 hours (95% charged) Quick 4x charger time (accessory) 2.4 hours (100% charged) / 2.0 hours (95% charged) Input Standard 110V or 220V
Range: City (EPA UDDS) 114 miles (183 km) Highway (commuting, 70mph) 63 miles (101 km)
Drive Train: Transmission Clutchless one speed Final drive 132T / 28T, Poly Chain (R) GT (R) Carbon c belt
Frame: Aircraft grade aluminium, twin spar
Front Suspension: 38mm inverted forks with adjustable compression and rebound damping
Front Wheel Travel: 140 mm / 5.5 in
Rear Suspension: Direct-link shock with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping
Rear Wheel Travel: 147 mm / 5.9 in
Front Brakes: Single 310mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 220mm disc, 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 100/80-17
Rear Tyre: 130/90 -17
Rake: 23.1 degrees
Trail: 76 mm / 3.0 in

Wheel base: 1438 mm / 56.6 in
Seat Height: 841 mm / 33.1 in (Low seat height 790 mm / 31.1 in)
Weight: 155 kg / 341 lbs
Carrying capacity: 136 kg / 300 lbs
Top Speed: 142 km/h / 88 mph (sustained 121 km/h75 mph)

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