American Motorcycle Dealer AMD 240 July 2019 | Page 24

NEWS
BRIEFS
The Q1 ACEM registration statistics
for the 28 member states of the EU
show that, especially given the hype
and the level of investment going
into electric mobility, the levels of
market take-up are still, actually,
"shockingly" low. In Q1 only 13,553
electric
motorcycles and
mopeds were
registered, only
2,295 of which
were motorcycles.
The largest market
was France (4,307
units), followed by
the Netherlands
(2,598), Belgium
(2,533), Spain (1,589) and Italy
(766); France was also the largest
market for electric motorcycles (581
units), followed by Germany (504),
Spain (502), Italy (245), the
Netherlands (150) and Austria (116).
Led by shops in Austria,
Switzerland and Germany, calls
are growing in Europe for the
formation of an independent
motorcycle dealer association.
At present the only
opportunities for dealers to
organize are through their OE
dealer groups. The mood music
among over 100 dealers who
attended the February meeting
of the Austrian trade
association's meeting was that
up to a third of dealers could be
facing threats to their existence.
In May Polaris CEO Scott Wine said
that the Administration's proposed
25% tariff on imported Chinese
componentry would be "downright
Zero's Fully "Smart" SR/F
Described as "an unprecedented
combination of industry-leading
power, control and connection", Santa
Cruz, California based Zero
Motorcycles' SR/F is said to be their
most "innovative and powerful"
motorcycle yet.
The new streetfighter styled zero
emissions motorcycle is said to be the
first "fully smart" motorcycle,
incorporating a "revolutionary" new
operating system - Cypher III, building
on the brand's 13 years of "industry-
leading motorcycle and powertrain
development, setting a new standard
for premium electric performance."
The SR/F delivers 140 ft-lbs of torque
and 110 horsepower. The bike is
propelled by Zero's new ZF75-10
motor and ZF14.4 lithium-ion battery.
"The compact powertrain boasts
innovative air-cooling that increases
longevity, eliminates most routine
maintenance and effortlessly launches
the SR/F to top speed. A single charge
delivers up to a 200-mile range with
the addition of Zero's Power Tank,
which will be available fall 2019."
The Rapid Charge System works on the
"large and growing" network of Level
2 charge stations and provides a
platform that allows for up to three
independent charging modules. This
enables "unique adaptability and the
fastest recharge capacity in Zero's line-
up. With all three modules installed, the
SR/F can charge from 0 to 95 percent
capacity in one hour."
Features include a steel-trellis frame
and concentric swingarm. "As much
brains as brawn, the SR/F ensures the
rider is in control regardless of
conditions, thanks to Zero's new
Cypher III operating system and
Bosch's Motorcycle Stability Control
(MSC)."
Cypher III acts as the central hub,
integrating all systems on the
With a 3 kw
rapid charger,
prices for the
Zero SR/F start
at $18,995
motorcycle to a "next-gen app and
dash - everything is seamlessly
connected for easy and intuitive
control."
The SR/F is the first electric motorcycle
to integrate Bosch's MSC system,
recognized internationally for dynamic
acceleration and improved stability
regardless of road surface or
conditions. Zero says that when
combined with Cypher lII, the MSC's
"full capabilities are unleashed,
resulting in best-in-class straight-line
ABS and cornering brake control,
traction control and drag torque
control.
It is equipped with a dual radial front
brake system, adding a level of control
that makes shedding speed as
effortless as building it.
The SR/F alerts riders regarding bike
status, including interruptions in
charging and tip-over or unexpected
motion notifications, and is equipped
with a "Find my Bike" function. Riders
can remotely set charging parameters,
including Targeted Charge Levels,
notification of State of Charge (SoC),
Charge Time Scheduling and Charge
Tracking. Riders can also gather, relive
and share extensive data about their
ride through the app.
New updates and diagnostic
capabilities will be available, and "the
benefits of connectivity are offered
free-of-charge for the first two years."
With a 3 kW Rapid Charger, the Xero
SR/F starts at $18,995 USD. The
premium SR/F model with 6 kW Rapid
Charger, fly screen, heated hand grips
and aluminum bar ends is $20,995
USD. Both models began shipping to
U.S. dealers in May.
www.zeromotorcycles.com
Keeping Those Evos Running
catastrophic in terms of its impact on
the company and employees"
claiming that they could cost the
company a third of its net income.
Meanwhile, at time of press, it was
still unclear whether or not the EU
plan for a massive retaliatory tariff
attack on U.S. made motorcycle
component exports to Europe was
still on the cards or not.
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Written by Chris Maida, who put in
nearly 20 years as editor for American
Iron Magazine, with help from the crew
at Manchester, New Hampshire based
performance specialists R&R Cycles,
this book shows the reader not what to
build, but how to build a "rockin’ Evo-
style engine."
Publisher Tim Remus says: "The Harley-
Davidson EVO, Hop-Up & Rebuild
Manual is a must-have for anyone who
wants to put a wrench to an Evo - each
section covers a specific sub-assembly
of an Evo motor. The reader can pick and
choose what chapters they need at the
time, be it installing a new camshaft or
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installing a top-end kit.
"For anyone planning to
build an Evo that combines
power with durability, this
book provides detailed photo
sequences that show every part of the
building or rebuilding process. The crew
at R&R Cycles shows how to assemble
the bottom end, gearcase, cylinders and
pistons and cylinder heads.
"If you're a rider or shop owner looking
to do more work on the Evo V-Twin, this
is the book you need. From a simple
rebuild to a complete scratch-build, the
how-to information and photo
sequences you need are right here."
EVO
At 144 pages with 300+
photos and published by Wolfgang
Publications (WolfPub), the "Harley-
Davidson EVO Hop-Up & Rebuild
Manual" (ISBN, 9781941064337)
retails in the United States for $29.95.
www.wolfpub.com
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