are zero motorcycles a good alternative or just a niche toy

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Street_Kobra

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Zero Motorcycles offer ridiculous torque and a unique riding experience but is that enough to justify the price and limited range? Some riders have reported traction issues with the sudden torque and while they’re great for short trips, they still don’t match gas-powered bikes in long-distance practicality.

If they could hit 200+ miles per charge and be more affordable, they’d probably be an easy sell for a lot of riders. Until then, are they more of a toy than a true alternative to gas bikes?

Would you buy a Zero now or wait until battery tech improves before considering an electric motorcycle?
 
Zero bikes are a blast with that instant torque but they're still kinda stuck between being a cool toy and a real daily rider.

That range is a no for me for long trips and for that price... it's pretty steep. Plus some folks are having trouble keeping the back tire planted with all that power. If they could just crack that 200 mile range and drop the price they'd be a game changer. Right now it's a tough call.
 
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