First ride: Zero FXE Electric Motorcycle

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2 жыл бұрын

The Zero FXE is a fast and fun electric motorcycle that is perfect for use as an urban commuter with occasionally highway excursions. Check out my full first ride post at: electrek.co/?p=197464
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Пікірлер: 106

@SnowskateDe1 2 жыл бұрын

I test rode one. I ordered one. In October she'll be mine. Oh yes, she will be mine! ♥️ Expensive? Yes, buying one IS expensive. BUT I don't own a car and this will be my main ride all year round. Maintenance and charging is literally zero cost for me. Short range? Yes, compared to a bigger, heavier battery or ICE bike definitely. BUT it has ENOUGH range for MY needs/short commute and to have a blast in the evening. Of course more range would be preferable but (again: for me) not at the cost of more weight = less fun. This bike is a nimble hyperdrive beast that just rode out of a SciFi Anime and I love it. No, this might not be the best bike for YOU but it is the PERFECT bike for ME and I can't wait to get it. Great review! Eating up all FXE content until I get mine.

@creasefold1986 2 жыл бұрын

doin it right

@skip123davis 2 жыл бұрын

good for you snowskate! you just do you.

@boozy8659 2 жыл бұрын

How is it man? I’m beyond jealous haha

@codezalo5773 2 жыл бұрын

Hey im kinda in the market rn for one, but just to clarify you got the fxe? Hows it been ? I was looking into the regular FX with the 7.2 . Its lighter and just a tad compacter, what do you think? Appreciate your excitement for e bikes :)

@SnowskateDe1 2 жыл бұрын

@@codezalo5773 Yes, I got the FXE in January. Had to wait a bit longer. Did nearly 3000km on it so far. Can't even start how much I love it. It's brutal, insane and so so much fun. Had to ride it in custom mode with just 25% torque set the first days when it was cold and wet cuz I easily got it to spin even in eco mode. Not feeling so enthusiastic about the FX: Larger wheels, no LED Headlights and the design is a bit too utilitarian for my taste. Really loving the clean futuristic looks of the FXE. I customized mine a little bit with small led blinkers and proper bar ends. I made an Insta account for it: @das_fxe

@hbpCV 2 жыл бұрын

I guess i will w8 for the review of the Sondors Metacycle. Keep the good job

@surya_rockstar 2 жыл бұрын

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@brucedoolan1785 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Micah Toll, I am looking forward to owning these types of bikes when mass production bring the price down and hopefully battery capacity up.

@surya_rockstar 2 жыл бұрын

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@hermanstokbrood 2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately better range/batteries isn't about mass production. It's about better battery technology.

@alienbikerider 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review, Micah! Waiting for your Sonders Metacycle experience also!

@Wogger1 2 жыл бұрын

I have the 2019 FXS. I just love it! So much fun to ride, just need a longer lasting battery.

@NewZeroland 2 жыл бұрын

Great review! I'm glad you liked the bike. Zero made the FX look soooo much better.. I just wish they made the performance / range / charging / anything else better. $1400 more than a normal FX makes no sense.

@brazosducati 2 жыл бұрын

Once the rider safety courses incorporate these into their fleets people will understand what it’s all about. They are a blast in town. Perfect for commuting. Why not have both an ebike and an ICE bike if you are worried bout range. The ICE rig will get dusty while the ebike runs errands and hauls you to work or school. Ducati Hypermotard And Waiting for a FXE

@surya_rockstar 2 жыл бұрын

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@SnowskateDe1 2 жыл бұрын

That's the way. My son rides a Super Soco TC Max 125 equivalent electric and it's perfect/more than enough for the city. With his A2 license he'll get a used 700ish ICE for longer tours. I ordered the FXE as my main commute and afternoon fun ride and will ditch one of our electric scooters. It's kinda insane the the FXE is A1/CBT legal and theoretically could be ridden by a 16yo in Germany.

@budwhite9781 2 жыл бұрын

Good and fair review. Cheers.

@InnerG84 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, I'm very interested in Zeros bikes. In particular the ZF75-10 and any upcoming developments. I appreciate your detailed and insightful review. Thanks...

@nathanvu8762 2 жыл бұрын

Any news about the metacycle? Feel like I’ve been waiting forever for anything new

@jpmorgan187 2 жыл бұрын

Looks pretty dope! Zero should make a Surron killer.

@NiirTheRaccoon 2 жыл бұрын

I wish our batteries were more efficient to where they have more range than gas bikes and charge quicker than filling a tank! That would be amazing. I love how this thing looks and how lightweight it is and the fact there is no maintenance other than brakes and wheels basically.

@liamdavis5596 2 жыл бұрын

Could u pls review the ls7+ from Nanrobot

@phileasler5401 Жыл бұрын

Was interested in the FXE but was reading about the poor customer service, now I’m not sure about getting one

@actionkey8042 2 жыл бұрын

AWESOME

@NemoEUC 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Micah, I have an Evoke Urban Classic here in the US if you'd like to review. Fully registered and insured.

@Enonymouse_ 2 жыл бұрын

I loved the SR/S but it was really expensive.

@JQUICK21 2 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to charge them too much? Would it ruin the battery? For instance charge it through the night and then, once at the job plug it in during work hours.

@snowstrobe 2 жыл бұрын

It's a shame m.bikes can't really be there in terms of price or range yet.

@surya_rockstar 2 жыл бұрын

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@Beakerzor 2 жыл бұрын

it's well under 1/3rd the cost of gas motorbikes (over the total life of the bike). It only takes 3 years until it's cheaper per mile, and it will last 7 times longer. Imagine a bike that lasts 137 years with no maintenance. Car owners have to be hammered over the head to just understand the concept of "cost/mile", but bike owners should be able to understand this better. My Model 3 Tesla, for example costs 5 cents/mile, and the cheapest ICE car I can find, the Honda Civic is 15 cents/mile. And that's just over 15 years of use. The Tesla will last 107 years by all statistical historical numbers and real life data. Electric things just last FOREVER.

@singlespeed2760 2 жыл бұрын

nice and quiet unlike the h-d that just went by me with no muffler

@markparent7999 2 жыл бұрын

I love revving my fat boy early in the morning when i leave for the pub...and then late at night when i come home from the pub.

@RPRosen-ki2fk 2 жыл бұрын

So what's the difference between the FXE and FXS? Is it just cosmetic/style looks?

@fazilersath7679 2 жыл бұрын

When is this bike launch in india..???

@petecochrane1782 2 жыл бұрын

How can the battery be removed?

@denver1853 2 жыл бұрын

Now with new paint! It's a great shame they didn't update the bike to have DC Fast Charging (50 kW minimum) or have a slightly bigger battery to extend the 40 miles range on the highway. To me, looks are a lot less important than those capabilities, especially at a purchase price of more than $11k.

@SnowskateDe1 2 жыл бұрын

Where would you put that 50kW charger and it's cooling? I didn't know they made it shoebox sized these days.

@TheNone724 2 жыл бұрын

To have fast charge ability you would need minium battery voltage of 200V and using igbt inverter Zero could still use their current motors. Also you would need serious battery cooling or lfp batteries that can tolerate higher temperatures better. My company starts to build electric bikes but it would be cool to build affordable electric motorcycles with fast charging capacity.

@courcheval 2 жыл бұрын

Can it recharge to 50 kw DC public chargers?

@moonshinethics 2 жыл бұрын

nope, same ol 110 charging, 8hrs for full charge. disappointing they just gave their bike a face lift essentially

@partysover2433 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutly stunning, but the differences between that FXE and a Tinbot/Kollter/Artisan Pro S isn’t so much. Ye maybe Zero have a better costruction quality but the price is more than 10k and a Pro S cost just 5K.

@Zee216 2 жыл бұрын

Idk how I got here but now I'm cross shopping this and the BMW CE04

@itoh138 2 жыл бұрын

109nm... not too overpowered. As a fellow rider, with 25k+km on my two bikes (beginner friendly CB500T-PC32 96' (47nm/43kW) and TDM900-RN18 '07 (63kW/89nm)) and test riding Zero FXS (no FXE at dealer ) + Zero S (buddy exchange), i would strongly advise not to start on one. For me its like e-scooting without a helm or increased protection. On paper the FXE has only 33kW, but in reality this a e-cooter and my old starter bike a rusty pedal-bike. worst case: you are somewhere flying between two trees aiming at the third or squirting a wet lane marking (or worse) towards, hopefully, an open field. When you have experienced driven a scooter, maybe.. but the thrill is there; at the throttle and in your wrist. Please dont fool (squid) around, even if its only for a year buy a 250/500ccm and learn the ropes and trials. A Twist of the Wrist on the nightstand helps a lot. besides starting with a smaller one and 'evolving' as a biker and through your bike is nice (and i jumped too), because its a whole(-some) trip to ride. Still i want a FXE for the dirt and building into an crosstourer. TLTR: ~power over 9000!. Ride safe, stay healthy and enjoy the trip =)

@landons2k907 2 жыл бұрын

the ZERO FXS seems like a better option

@tlong9812 2 жыл бұрын

I love this bike. I’m asking a dumb question. But do u need a motorcycle license to drive. I’ve heard both yes and no. So do you know which it is?

@elvish967 2 жыл бұрын

In some places in europe you can ride a 11 kw version of this bike with a car liscence . Otherwise you need a motorcycle liscence .

@dukeloo 2 жыл бұрын

Nice review. How would these bikes do in cold cities or snow packed cities?

@surya_rockstar 2 жыл бұрын

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@AbnormalWrench Жыл бұрын

Cold is fine. No bike does well in snow.

@tonn333 2 жыл бұрын

Can you easily change the battery? You could have one at work charging upstairs and keep swapping it out. Otherwise there's no point, range anxiety would be unbearable.

@onecrazywheel 2 жыл бұрын

The batteries cost like $7000.

@tonn333 2 жыл бұрын

@@onecrazywheel well over half of the price?

@welinder01 2 жыл бұрын

they both slide out of the frame pretty easily. but they're heavy. like pop a hernia lifting them up some stairs heavy.

@tonn333 2 жыл бұрын

@@welinder01 do you know the exact/approximate weight?

@welinder01 2 жыл бұрын

@@tonn333 i owned a fx and a fxs and played musical chairs several times with the batteries. i would guesstimate 45lbs each (there are two).

@DanielZajic 2 жыл бұрын

That fluid reservoir seems distracting. It's that brake fluid?

@welinder01 2 жыл бұрын

only if you ride with your chin on the tank. but yes, it's the brake fluid reservoir.

@bikerbeliever8169 Жыл бұрын

If could just get better range at highway speeds I'd be interested in this bike.

@tomblewomble3369 2 жыл бұрын

Does it have traction control?

@AbnormalWrench Жыл бұрын

@mikek2218 2 жыл бұрын

Charging considerably more money over the FXS for some different plastics and otherwise nothing new is disappointing.

@welinder01 2 жыл бұрын

pretty much.

@trock111jomy 2 жыл бұрын

My question is why would anyone choose a bike over car apart from price ?

@mistert800 2 жыл бұрын

Traffic, parking, fun. There's just a few reasons.

@SnowskateDe1 2 жыл бұрын

Because more fun. Make your commute the funnest part of your day. Live a happier life. Different strokes for different folks.

@trock111jomy 2 жыл бұрын

@@mistert800 those are the only reasons i could see right now after u said it.. what else are there.. by the way..am not challenging you.. am just thick...

@trock111jomy 2 жыл бұрын

@@SnowskateDe1 true

@mistert800 2 жыл бұрын

@@trock111jomy haha ok. well, if you're talking about in comparison to a non-electric car then there's also running costs including fuel and maintenance. Obviously there are clear advantages to having a car too, but there's some pretty solid reasons not to, depending on your needs.

@alanshaw3197 2 жыл бұрын

Not the same as riding an Harley, but fantastic progress.

@dreadone6894 2 жыл бұрын

Finally someone telling the truth

@johannesaucier4697 2 жыл бұрын

Would like to know if you have small elrctric Ikrccccçc I woulď like to know àstc if you have a small elrctric bikes what are the coast Johanne

@DaveCM 2 жыл бұрын

Much lower maintenance costs more than make up for the price difference

@westhomas5870 2 жыл бұрын

For the cost, I can buy a used low mile FIAT 500e that gets better range and provides all the needs a car does. If I was in the market for an electric motorcycle, I would rather purchase an electric bicycle which allows me the option to pedal home or to a charging station should the battery die.

@surya_rockstar 2 жыл бұрын

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@SnowskateDe1 2 жыл бұрын

But you'll be stuck in traffic with the other cars while I filter by and smile behind my face shield. Also good luck parking!

@BryanMario 2 жыл бұрын

@@SnowskateDe1Agreed, most of these comments are either "well the bike is not for me, so it shouldn't be for anyone else", "why would anyone buy this bike, is so expensive", "it doesn't compete with gas powered bikes" that's not the point, there's a niche market for these types of bikes, and those people are willing to live with the drawbacks of the product, and that's fine.

@welinder01 2 жыл бұрын

for the cost i could buy a skateboard, and with the change, if i stuck to coupon night at the local brothel be taken care off for a year. and your point is? there are always other options.

@westhomas5870 2 жыл бұрын

@@welinder01 Three questions: Where can I get some of those coupons, what's the address to that brothel and do they have charging stations for my used FIAT 500e?

@jpmorgan187 2 жыл бұрын

Damn we need better battery technology. This range is paltry!

@georgeherman8826 2 жыл бұрын

Wow ! That's just too expensive !!!

@thegodhoward8037 2 жыл бұрын

Zero should sell an escooter

@billyrock8305 2 жыл бұрын

Too quiet. Pedestrians can’t hear it rendering it far to dangerous for both motorcyclists and pedestrians alike. Range is awful.

@whttrails 2 жыл бұрын

yeah an ebike goes 30 mph and gets 70 miles range for $1600. yeah can't get highway speed but can go a lot further

@OKBAOK 2 жыл бұрын

Yes you save money because it’s electric but, still dangerous they don’t hear you that you’re coming or you’re there. For safety they should put loud speaker with module with different motorcycle sound. So vehicles will avoid you or aware that you’re there it might save your life. 🙂

@MRSIN187 2 жыл бұрын

11,795$ wtf ... Way to much 🤪

@LarsPallesen 2 жыл бұрын

So you test an off road bike by not taking it off road at any time? Interesting.

@Electrek 2 жыл бұрын

This is not an off road bike

@vikingdadwisdom 2 жыл бұрын

So it’s slow

@welinder01 2 жыл бұрын

nope. you wouldn't say that if you'd nailed the throttle. about the same acceleration as a 600 race replica (cbr600, gsx600, r6, et c). has three factory performance modes and a programable mode on the phone.

@vikingdadwisdom 2 жыл бұрын

@@welinder01 80mph is what I’m talking about

@welinder01 2 жыл бұрын

@@vikingdadwisdom oh, on top end. sure. but for me personally, zipping around town in traffic, acceleration was more important. but yeah on the freeway the top end is lacking.

@Mr-E. 2 жыл бұрын

@@vikingdadwisdom Ya I wish the sustained speed was 80 or 85 mph. Where I live in California on the freeway, most people go 80 mph standard. Sustained speeds at 70 mph or 75 mph is going to hold up traffic here.

@surya_rockstar 2 жыл бұрын

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@undrgrnd734 2 жыл бұрын

another expensive toy for rich people. When are we going to get affordable commuter motorcycles? Best we have right now is an electric scooter niu ngt