Zero fuel costs, zero maintenance, zero parts, zero servicing, zero problems and huge savings all for only R1 950 per month.
For just over 2 years now, Craig Langton co-owner and sales director of the giant Cayenne Group has been working on an innovative concept to make motor cycling the affordable commuting option of choice, the Zero brand is the ultimate answer to the solution. After a huge amount of hard work, negotiations and research the deal is finally done and the Cayenne Group was appointed as the official importer of ZERO Electric motorcycles earlier this year.
The Zero units are the perfect answer to commuting in South Africa. The innovative plan does not stop there either as the Cayenne Group has a stunning new package for the brand when they arrive end April.
Craig knows that South Africans are true petrol heads and love their cars and large superbikes, cruisers and adventure bikes, he also stated that these guys can keep their motorcycles and cars for the weekends or the cars for the wet weather and still save thousands of Rands by commuting on a Zero electric motorcycle. Powerful enough to out accelerate anything on the road today, any car or Superbike will struggle to beat a Zero off the mark, or from 0 to 80 km/hr, and an impressive top end of 165 km/hr, the Zero’s are also a real blast to ride, enjoying a range of up to 250 km’s and more on just one charge. They can be charged anywhere from your normal household plug or at the office, an overnight charge is recommended but one could be on ones way with a 2 hour charge.
The best part of the Zero/Cayenne package is it’s cheaper to own and run than the cost of your monthly fuel bill for a car or a medium to large motorcycle not mention the other costs on maintenance, lubes, oil etc.
“We recently met with the new Marketing and Sale Director of Zero Motorcycles USA, the motorcycle legend Pieter de Waal, ex CEO of BMW motorcycles America and the same guy that turned BMW motorcycles around in South Africa many years ago, Peter retired recently from BMW USA and was then offered the post at Zero head office in the USA,” said Craig Langton. He openly admits, “I love my Zero and prefer it to all my motorcycles, once you have ridden a Zero Motorcycle you can’t get off it. I have never had so much Fun!”
Pieter also went on to say that, he’s delighted he did not have to compete with Cayenne Group in his time with BMW South Africa as it would have been a real challenge keeping up with such dynamic operators. He was also very pleased to be part of the Cayenne family and would be utilizing their new Cayenne strategy for Zero offices worldwide.
The new Cayenne Zero package is a real no brainer if you are looking for an affordable commuter, who wouldn’t think about purchasing and commuting on a ZERO Electric motorcycle. Imagine never filling up again! A critical part of making this innovative technology available at an affordable price and bringing this innovative product to market is Cayenne’s finance partner, MFC a division of Nedbank limited. Nedbank are well known for supporting ‘Green’ initiatives and were excited to support the new Zero program which will all be happening in May this year.
Cayenne World will be introducing 3 models - the DS Dual Sport, the S Street Fighter and the high performance SR model. The DS and S models will be packaged at R 1950 per month over 72 months, with a 3 year guaranteed buyback, a 5 year 160 000 km warranty and a free service plan!
There are some clear advantages to going electric with no need to visit the petrol stations, no oil, no exhaust, no noise etc. In addition, there are a host of benefits experienced by Zero owners on a regular basis that are not as obvious. Behind the design of each cutting edge model is a philosophy of elegant simplicity that keeps the weight of the motorcycle low, virtually eliminates all routine powertrain maintenance and yields stealthy acceleration. The result is an incredibly exhilarating ride and an ownership experience that appreciates kilometer after kilometer
As a premium brand, Zero designs each motorcycle with the sort of quality and integrity that inspires an exceptional riding experience. Beyond that, the upfront cost of a Zero is not what it appears to be when compared against its traditional internal combustion counterparts. Each kilometer ridden on a Zero is considerably less expensive, making it considerably more enjoyable, due to the elimination of routine powertrain maintenance and no fuel expenses. As it turns out, when compared to other premium brands, a Zero starts saving the owner money on fuel and maintenance from day one. In fact, over the life of their motorcycle many Zero owners actually save more than they would have if they had purchased a comparable internal combustion model.
All Zero motorcycles feature a direct drive, maintenance-free powertrain. As an incredibly efficient system, direct drive channels power directly from the motor to the rear wheel via a strong and silent, constant tension belt. Not only does direct drive minimize friction loss by eliminating clutches and gears, but it also helps eliminate the need for routine powertrain maintenance and reduces the weight of the motorcycle.
The Z-Force® powertrain uses revolutionary technology to maximize efficiency and eliminate the need for complex cooling mechanisms. The resulting system produces so little heat under typical operation, that everything from the power pack to the motor itself is entirely air-cooled. The result is fewer possible mechanical problems when it comes to maintenance, parts, fluids, transmissions and heat.
“We have ordered three models for starters,” said Craig Langton. “ the DS Dual Sport a on and off road model, the S Street Fighter and the high performance SR model, the DS and S models will be packaged from R 1950 per month over 72 months this will include all ones costs and the added value. Our calculations show us that this monthly cost we have in mind is ones minimum fuel cost each month.
For more information call Zero SA a division of Cayenne World on 011 244 1900
