# Range-Extended Electric Motorcycles Zero Motorcycles Created the SR/S Which Can Run for 201 Miles By Daniel Johnson | Published 2020-02-21 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-motorcycles1 References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2020/02/20/zero-sr-s-electric-motorcycle-more-range/) & [zeromotorcycles](https://www.zeromotorcycles.com/) [Zero Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-ls1) created a new model, title the 'SR/S,' which has a [max range of 201 miles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raptee-t30) during city driving, and 103 miles when driving on highways. The new [electric motorcycle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraviolette-shockwave) has a longer range than previous models form the company, like the 'SR/F.' The new model form Zero Motorcycles is able to produce 100 horsepower and has a top speed of 124 mph. The battery takes approximately four hours to be fully charged, however, it can also be charged in 1.3 hours using a rapid charge option. The SR/S also features a Cypher III operating system, which is able to provide traction control, alert system information, and it can even inform owners of potential upgrades. Image Credit: Zero Motorcycles ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Increased Range:** Zero Motorcycles' new model, the SR/S, has a longer range of 201 miles during city driving, creating an opportunity for extending the range of electric vehicles. - **Faster Charging:** The SR/S's rapid charge option allows the battery to be charged in just 1.3 hours, indicating a potential innovation opportunity for developing faster charging solutions in the electric vehicle industry. - **Advanced Operating System:** The Cypher III operating system in the SR/S provides advanced features like traction control and upgrade notifications, presenting an opportunity for further enhancement of operating systems in electric motorcycles. ### Who This Affects Most - **Electric Vehicle:** Zero Motorcycles' range-extended electric motorcycle demonstrates a disruptive innovation opportunity in the electric vehicle industry. - **Motorcycle:** The creation of the SR/S model by Zero Motorcycles introduces a disruptive innovation opportunity in the motorcycle industry, specifically in the electric motorcycle segment. - **Technology:** The advanced features of the SR/S, such as the Cypher III operating system, highlight a disruptive innovation opportunity in the technology industry, particularly in the development of smart systems for vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electric Adventurer Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-adventure-motorcycle.md) - [Supermoto-Inspired Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-zero-fxe.md) - [Premium Electric Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-ds-2024.md) - [Powerful French E-Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rider-sr8.md) - [Electric Sports Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rider-sr6.md) - [Lifestyle-Conscious Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-livewire-s2-del-mar.md) - [Ultra Long-Range E-Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-breeze.md) - [Long-Range Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flluid2.md) - [Ultra-Modern Urbanite Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-ls1.md)