Zero Motorcycles has unveiled its 2022 electric bike range, coaxing out more range and debuting a new 2022 Zero SR model. It also sees the launch of the Zero Cypher Store, which will allow riders to pay to unlock features like faster charging, extended range, and better performance, as readily as they might make an in-app purchase on their smartphone.
The 2022 Zero SR offers more range, new in-app purchase options, and better performance, making it the perfect motorcycle. The increase in competition from its rivals appears to be spurring Zero to strive for betterment.
Attaining The Title Of ‘The Perfect Electric Motorcycle’
With its effortless power, the all-new Zero SR is the world's most adaptable motorcycle. It makes for the perfect electric bike because of its bigger battery and better tech. The new model flaunts more capacity and range updates along with in-app purchases. Built on the award-winning steel trellis frame and coaxial power pivot chassis that made the SR/F and SR/S the pinnacle of electric motorcycling performance, the SR is powered by the ZF 75-10 motor and is the first model equipped with a ZFORCE 14.4+ kWh power pack. The Cypher III+ Operating System enables the SR to add upgrades that improve torque, speed, Bosch Advanced Motorcycle Stability Control, add turn-by-turn on-dash navigation, and much more.
The SR offers an array of rider modes that allow riders to customize the bike’s performance through an intuitive next-generation app and dash interface. The SR navigates the road no matter the conditions with Rain, Eco, Standard, Sport, and Canyon modes pre-loaded and a virtually infinite number of custom-tuned ride mode adjustments available. Further customizations include accelerated charge speed, higher performance, Bosch Advanced Motorcycle Stability Control, and turn-by-turn GPS navigation. These all come in the form of on-demand performance and feature upgrades available through the Zero App with the tap of a finger in the Cypher Store. The latest Cypher III+ Operating System delivers precise performance seamlessly for a consistently superior riding experience. These tech features and the critical performance upgrades contribute to making the bike the perfect electric motorcycle.
The Upgraded Powertrain
The all-new ZFORCE 14.4+ lithium-ion battery makes the SR capable of a 227-mile maximum range when combined with available Cypher Store upgrades and the available Power Tank accessory. The battery’s industry-leading power and energy density combined with an aluminum heat-sink housing and thermal transfer interface ensure consistent cell cooling and maximum long-term powertrain performance. The key software upgrades available in the Cypher Store can unlock up to 17.3 kWh of battery capacity, and the additional 3.6 kWh Power Tank brings the total available battery capacity to nearly 21 kWh. The Power Tank for Zero SR will be available in the spring of 2022. The ZF75-10 motor is tuned for the SR to deliver 122 ft-lbs of torque, 73 hp, and 104 mph. However, when paired with available on-demand upgrades through the Cypher Store, those numbers soar to 140 ft-lbs of torque and 110 hp, effortlessly propelling the SR to a top speed of 124 mph. Pairing Zero’s renowned internal permanent magnet brushless architecture with a passively air-cooled compact design leads to class-leading performance and efficiency.
A proprietary concentric motor and swingarm pivot design provides the optimal architecture to ensure constant drive-belt tension and maximum torque delivery to the rear wheel. A custom-designed, large-bearing swingarm pivot allows ample space for the high-performance motor while allowing a slim chassis waist to enhance rider ergonomics and bike maneuverability.
A Lightweight Design Accompanied By Advanced Tech
The 2022 SR model is incredibly light and unbelievably strong. The steel-trellis frame, custom swingarm, and advanced Showa suspension deliver an athletic and intuitive riding experience. The powertrain is perfectly distributed, resulting in a weight-optimized or mass-centralized design. The SR is connected through cellular networks, transmitting info to the app at all times. Rider information, current bike status, and location are always available too. This connectivity gives the rider the ability to monitor the bike in four main areas: Bike Status & Alerts, Charging, Ride Data Sharing, System Upgrades, and Updates. The cellular connectivity is free for two years from the original purchase date. SR comes with unlimited customization performance options in the Cypher Store.
The dash can be customized by choosing the bike info viewing it clearly on the full-color 5-inch TFT display. Multi-mode navigation enables on-the-fly ride mode switching, cruise control, heated-grip control, and much more. The heated handgrips are available as a dealer-installed accessory. The bike is offered at a palatable base price of $17,995. It looks like Zero is taking into account the feedback it has been receiving as the company just rolled out a host of upgrades that will appear on a few of its 2022 models. There will also be improvements to the larger Z-Force lithium-ion batteries, increasing capacity by 20 percent, along with faster charging times and extended range via Zero’s new Cypher Store portal, which allows new software upgrades to be uploaded to bikes. The new 2022 SR model showcases most of this new tech in stock trim and thus turns out to be the consummate, perfect electric motorcycle.