The Zero S electric motorcycle is impressive, but be careful with the throttle–it accelerates superfast from a standing start–and keep in mind that it weighs only 225 pounds.
Those are the initial observations of this first-time rider, who took the street model made by Santa Cruz, Calif.-based Zero Motorcycles out for a spin.
It’s an odd feeling to twist the throttle and feel the powerful acceleration (62.5 pound-feet of torque) and still hear no sound except a slight clanking from the chain, not yet lubricated on this pre-production vehicle. Making tight turns is a little tricky, as there’s no clutch (and no gears). But once you get used to it, it’s just like an ordinary street motorcycle.
That’s the point. In contrast with Zero’s earlier off-road model Zero X, which is not intended for road use, Zero S is made for daily use, such as commuting or …Â Details
The Billabong Pro Teahupoo, stop No. 3 of 10 on the 2009 ASP World Tour, will host the world’s best surfers from May 9 – 20, 2009, with a slew of ASP World Champions looking to capitalize at the infamous venue.
Kelly Slater (USA), 37, reigning nine-time ASP World Champion, has suffered two uncharacteristic equal 17th place finishes this season (both at the hands of event wildcards), but the allure of an unprecedented 10th ASP World Title has the Floridian geared up and preparing for an assault on Tahiti.
“The pressure of 10 isn’t a bad thing but it’s not something you want to think about all the time either,†Slater said. “I’m not happy to have such a slow start, but it’s good fuel for doing something if I can get motivated for it. It’s all how you view it… Details
As the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series points leader through the first nine races, Kurt Busch suddenly feels some additional outside pressure to keep performing well.
That’s how it is when you are driving a Dodge in NASCAR these days.
Dodge’s parent company, Chrysler, filed for bankruptcy Thursday, and while talk of the company selling many of its assets to Italian automaker Fiat Group SpA could mark the beginning of a long-term plan for Chrysler’s survival, Busch is a face of the company.
“I do feel a small bit of responsibility carrying the Dodge banner in NASCAR,†he said at Richmond International Raceway, the site of Saturday night’s Crown Royal 400 Cup race… Details
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2009 North American Hobie 16 Championships dates are as follows:
Hobie 16 Youth/Women July 17-19, 2009, CORK, Kingston, Ont. website – http://www.hcana.hobieclass.com/default.asp?MenuID=Major_Events/10814/0/,2009_Hobie_16_North_Americans/c10844/3163/
Hobie 16 Open July 20-24, 2009, CORK, Kingston, Ont. website http://www.hcana.hobieclass.com/default.asp?MenuID=Major_Events/10814/0/,2009_Hobie_16_North_Americans/c10844/3163/
Sail Kingston/CORK operates from the Portsmouth Olympic Harbor in Kingston, Ontario, home of the 1976 Olympic Sailing venue, the 2007 Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championships and the annual CORK regatta and ISAF Grade 1 event that draws in excess of 1000 boats.
The waters off Kingston offer some of the best fresh-water sailing in the world. Located at…Â Details