Electric powered motorcycles. Are they the future of riding?
In this video I will totally surprise you and will test the new 2018 Zero FX – Electric motorcycle.It’s coming with nice looking body, 21-18 Inch tires and only weigh 130kg. It was really strange for me to ride something like that, but I like it. The power of this simple engine suppose to be only 44 H.P, but the feeling is that I ride 100H.P motorcycle. It is like that, because you have it immediate, from the moment you twist the throttle and they are there. I had a really fun riding day and enjoy it so much. This could be a great option for many of you who just use the bikes to commute for example. The battery life is about 100km and the charging time is 8-9 hours. The only con I found so far on it was the price – 12,200 Euro in Germany.
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The only thing that concerns me about any electric vehicle is the number of pedestrians that cross the road without looking if they do not hear a vehicle, I suspect more accidents until the public become more aware?
Seems expensive but there are savings as it doesn’t need gasoline, oil, filters and maintenance work. I like it !!!
do people buy this for 12000 !!!
no way , it’s a toy.
When I wear out my current fun bike, BMW G650 X MOTO, I will certainly consider something like this. Reckon it might need a gentle right hand on wet roundabouts though.
Hi awesome video!!! but what abouth engine brake? i mean does it feel somthing like it?
9:36, the guy in the background is just staring. You get used to that on a Zero.
bad idea pavlin SORRY
A great city bike no doubt, at the price though it is a bit severe. Your reviews are highly regarded by myself and lots of others watching your vids. Thanks for this review , Would love to hear your views on the Yamaha 700 tracer as part of your mid sized tourer series. Safe riding.
You were wondering what you are going to do with your left hand, now you know that its for holding a mirror…))) lol.
Good review as always! I’m your fan!!
Thanks again Pavlin. Very good video.
I hope you don’t mind but I will add my opinion on electrical bikes..
These bikes are the future even the Isle of Man TT has an electric bike category. The manufacturers will make these bike the future in the same way as they did with 4stroke engine technology. Simply put if the pro riders are riding these bikes people will want it..
The downside isn’t battery life it’s the infrastructure, a clever way to increase journey distance is for example a refuelling station providing charged batteries to go then your journey can be continuous. But if the battery is integrated like in this model or the batteries require so many different styles of connectors just like in battery power tools then this isn’t a viable solution..
In an ideal world these companies will invest in interchangeable technologies and incourage owners to keep their bikes when the battery needs replacing but in reality these conpanies will need you to buy a whole new bike essentially destroying any environmental credibility they are preaching.
Sorry for my 2 pence..
Christian..
Lovely video. I feel like the passenger in the seat behind because of your accurate details. Great man :@)
What happens when you chop the throttle? Is it breaking hard or nothing?
motorcycle without a soul, I accept electricity in trains,trams and trolley buses 🙂
“I don’t know what I’m gonna do with my left hand”. easy, you hold the mirror
perfect bike for busy people who want to have fun during a break or after work in the evening for an hour or so.
Future !!! 🙂
FYI you could adjust the nut on the left mirror so I can lock on the position that you need it. Just lift the rubber cover and I just as needed. Great review like always!!!
I hope this isn´t the Future, I really hope! This only feels like an option cause the World is guided by Idiots! Sorry to say that but it´s true 🙁
“Pollution free” vehicles ARE an option! There are no discuses about that, but in case of electric vehicles do the f… somebody cares about where all the freakin energy for our batteries should come from???
We want to quit nuclear power, we want to quit coal… i mean wtf!?
Pavlin, if Money did not matter, which Bike would you choose? Honda Africa Twin or Yamaha 700 Tenere (when the Tenere will go in Production) for your Travelling?
Nice. We’ve had a nissan leaf as our family car for the last few years and that low-end power from the electric motor still makes me smile. It’s so strange to feel the strong pull right from a standstill. I think you’re right – electric bikes are probably the future, especially for city riding.
This is what our grandsons will ride everyday in the future .For the city they say people with use electric bicycles and not 50cc scooters or small bikes .We will see iff we still live .
Excellent review… I think because it’s powered on a battery, they call the engine a motor. If it ran on petrol it would be considered an engine. In either case, it looks like a fun bike to have for sure.
You inspired me a-lot i am planning to travel from italy to pakistan on bike in December this year , i need a suggestion which engine displacement should i choose for this trip, i am interested in triumph tiger xca 800
The thing I love about bikes is I never have to stop pulling oily bits off of them or Stripping bits down and rebuilding them. That’s the trouble with electric bikes, too quiet, too clean too simple too expensive by all accounts, but for me too boring. The wonky mirror was the only good bit. Sorry just my opinion. Glad you liked it Pavlin, you are a good sport and this was a very good review. I did enjoy it very much. Great little machine. Can I ask is this bike road tax exempt in Germany or isn’t that appplicable there ?
Chain and sprockets for offroad….good point …enjoyed the vid 🙂
Me, I dont have any heart ache for petrol engines. Electrical is perfectly fine….except not today….just too expensive, few places where you can charge
Hallo Pavlin, ich schreibe Dir in Deutsch, wenn Englisch besser ist schreib es mir einfach und ich schreibe es nochmal auf Englisch.
Ich habe jetzt einige Tage gebraucht um mich auf Deinem Kanal umzuschauen. Habe jetzt fast alles durch, als letztes die Mongolei-Reise.
Bin nur zufällig auf Deine Seite gekommen. Habe es aber nicht eine Sekunde bereut.
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Is the engine-braking effect strong on this one? Most electric vehicles (bmw c-series electric scooter for example) even turn the brake lights on when if you try to coast, since the bike slows down so fast.
Good review as always ! First time I perceive what is to raid an electrical bike. Indeed pricy, and battery duration very short. Maybe after a few years, price will be down and battery life, much longer. Let’s be patient… Yet indeed, as you said in the video, electric is the future of bikes
like a tesla put ferrari motor sound through stereo system
That mirror went out of it`s way to tell you the story about building quality of the bike it witnessed . The thing i liked on this bike – it`s the front pegs .
You got the open mind . Thank you ! As always , nice honest review .
A bike that can do 120-130 kmh and perhaps reach up to 100km… Well, it’s not for me 😉
Very nice video.
Keep it up.
This is one bike that can give you ‘more smiles per mile’. It’s not the range but the fun factor per distance. Sure the initial cost is high but I’m sure the savings will come in the long run since it won’t have to come in for shorter service intervals for lubrication, etc. It’s a perfect bike to go through small neighborhoods and even quiet country side roads without disturbing anyone with a loud pipe or buzzing engine. Power always comes instantly in most electric vehicles (like Tesla cars) because of its direct drive system which can become addictive haha. I’d love to own an electric bike like this someday.
Hey, I really like your chanel and your reasonable attitude to motorbike travels! I have a question related to your trip to India: how are you going to get there? Go through Pakistan or Afganistan? I plan my motorbike trip from Poland to South East Asia right now and I wonder which option is cheaper and easier to get permission. Is it easy to get visa to Pakistan/Afganistan if you do a motorbike trip? And also: is it more reasonable to get carnet for Pakistan and India or pay duty on the border?
Hi Pavlin, it is a very interesting bike. Since years i am a fan of electro mobility and i already drove a lot of kilometers with a electric car (BMW i3) in my job. The acceleration and the driving fun is really fantastic!!! But the electro vehicles are still much to expensive …. i will wait a few years for a used one. Ride safe, Hans
Definitely the future .
Nice speaker on the back for a variety twin sound track please. Or whatever you want. Turn volume down in town.
Yes. The future.
great review no engine sound fells like flying with wind
Very cool! Nicely done.
No noise has advantages to, no need for earplug
Only problem is the price 🙁
When electric bikes have a range of >300km and charging stations away from cities they would be hard to ignore for most people. The whole no noise thing I just can’t get used to. I’m sure one day there will be hybrid bikes which could be very interesting!
Great bike! Now I wish to buy one as second bike! Thanks for review!