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Speedy_05 said:
I havent watched the doc yet but do they go into the question of what will happen to all the batteries once they are dead? I foresee disposal being a huge issue. Nevermind the price of a replacement battery system when it craps out.
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All that concern is typically at 2-3X the distance travelled on a ICE vehicle.

As for batteries, they are recycled, like current lead-acids in all cars.
 
Stevo said:
Just done a google on these as I have never heard of them before and it seems that Oakville Yamaha are the nearest GTA Dealer. I may well have a look next time I'm in the area.
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I've seen two on the road, talked to one owner. He loved it. Noted that the lack of noise made no difference in traffic.
 
plutoz said:
Peanuts. Actually I believe it around $200 a year. They asked me what the equivalent was in cc and I said it was like a 150. I think I'm paying less than I do for the wife's CBR250.

Sadly, they don't make the XU model anymore. The FX has replaced it. Specs are similar... but not quite.

My 2012 XU has a 3kWh battery, whereas the 2013 XU / 2014 FX come with either a 2.8 or 5.7. So the range with the base model is not as good as mine.
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$200 insurance is great, but I just checked the Canadian web site. The FX with 5.7 & a quick charger is going to run $13,200 + delivery, PDI & tax, which is twice what you would pay for a comparable ICE commuter bike. Electric may be coming, but I'm happy to wait until they are competitive.
 
I havent watched the doc yet but do they go into the question of what will happen to all the batteries once they are dead? I foresee disposal being a huge issue. Nevermind the price of a replacement battery system when it craps out.
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These batteries have lifespan in 6-8 years for 80% power maintenance and they do a trade in on cars. Bikes will be similar.
The company just replaces the weak cells. The outer infrastructure is permanent.
 
Face said:
$200 insurance is great, but I just checked the Canadian web site. The FX with 5.7 & a quick charger is going to run $13,200 + delivery, PDI & tax, which is twice what you would pay for a comparable ICE commuter bike. Electric may be coming, but I'm happy to wait until they are competitive.
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Zero is a tiny company, as is Brammo, honestly, their business plan is not to get rich selling bikes, but get bought out for the technology.

It's still a big secret exactly who designed the LiveWire, but it has nothing to do with Harley, there isn't a single Harley production part on the bike. I'm guessing Mission Electric. The Yamaha PES bikes are looking like 125-like bikes for Asia.
 
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Face said:
$200 insurance is great, but I just checked the Canadian web site. The FX with 5.7 & a quick charger is going to run $13,200 + delivery, PDI & tax, which is twice what you would pay for a comparable ICE commuter bike. Electric may be coming, but I'm happy to wait until they are competitive.
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Agreed, price is pretty steep. I paid $5300 all-in for my XU. Would not have paid list price, waited for a sale.

Was purchased at Oakville Yamaha. They still sell the current models.
 
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