THIS. This is exactly my dream bike. All I need. Everything I wanted design wise. Totally in love and checking where to cut back my spending to make this mine very soon.
I do not comment often on reviews but your approach is refreshing and honest. I’ve been contemplating a purchase of a zero bike for quite some time. Your take on this type of bike is on point sir *applause*! You are correct, key word in review is “nimble”. Each one of us needs to assess what they plan to use the bike for… good job.
Thank you! Means a lot. I’m a huge fan of Zero. But I’m still an objective journalist and I’m happy to note things they need to address. Somewhat in the build quality as I mentioned in this video. But I think they’re taking strides in the right direction.
It's a nice EV-moto, but the low range coupled with a lack of fast charging really limits its usefulness in my opinion. I can't see a reason to buy one of these for anything other than daily short distance commuting?
That's its intended purpose. Zero has other bigger bikes with double (or more) the battery and faster charging for those uses. For anything less than 20-40 miles one-way this would be perfect, or more if you have charging at the destination!
Electric bikes MUST, MUST, MUST have at a minimum 200 miles highway range and 15 minute quick charging at the very minimum. When you go for a ride or group ride you can’t be the one holding up the festivities. If you are traveling from point A to B then the range an overriding factor.
no more range than the FXS, no cornering ABS, no traction control, no Type 2 charging, only 110 km realistic range for 70 % of the price of a used SR/F - no thank you. This will have no value on the used market in 5 years.
It saddens me that I can see Zero getting left behind. It’s just a fxs in drag. 9h charge time, come on! My 2019 C Evo has a much bigger battery and can charge in less than 5 hours at home. An I consider the charge time to be absolutely the worst thing about the C evo but I let it off as it is a design that dates back to 2014. Give the FXe fast charging and it would be game changing. Come on Zero, your going to get left behind.
I do, heat is the limiting factor to charging. See my point regarding the Evo battery which is larger but charges in half the time, the SFS, the SFF, Energica etc etc, even most Chinese scooters charge faster. I would buy a FXE tomorrow if it were not for the change time.
I love the new styling. I have the 2020FXS, so this would not be an upgrade to me. So i'm waiting for the upgrade which delivers more range (with the same light weight)
Nice new look and great weight for an electric. For everything else now the Zero S will be the closest and you'll have to decide which one of those you prefer, depending on your style of riding.
The FXS needed an upgrade. Well done, looks good. Now can we please have a HyperMotard version with the the ZF75-10 motor….FXH yikes! Can’t wait to ride this one for sure.
Good video. I just wish someone would make a video on how to actually go about getting one. Where are dealers? Is there a wait? Is there a national rebate? Thanks.
To many bad reviews for Zero bikes. Nearly bought one but did some research on customer service and reliability, both short term and particularly long term. Quickly changed my mind and will save a little more for a better made Energica with superior specs.
How is it different to the FXS? Is it cheaper, more powerful, what? I heard over and over again that the bike is light and it was a lovely day in Santa Cruz.
It's not very different. It's lighter, different looks, different Speedometer, and that's about it. Motor, 7.2 battery and price are basically the same. Small changes but apparently they make a significant difference for the better.
@@DoctorZisIN it’s not lighter actually, my 2020 fxs weighs the same. It’s effectively the same bike in a different skin. Suspension, motor, battery, controller all appear to be the same.
Design is similar to the old KTM 690SM. I used to own one. Loved it, even though the big single used to rattle itself to pieces. All bolts needed tightening every other week. This Zero looks great. If only they could do a few more miles. Maybe I might invest after another years worth of battery development.
It would only take an hour or less to find out if the bike is really going to drive 100 miles of range. What range will it have at 70mph if 85mph is max speed? Probably less than 60 miles.... can’t even get into the next town it seem. If I’m wrong, let me know
My Yamaha raptor is 45bhp....it's fast and heavy, so this Zero is lighter and has as much power, so let's not forget how quick and easy it is to become complacent with these E bikes !
I am quite disappointed. Yeah, the design is cool. Personally, I do like the "common" FXS more. But I really miss a faster onboard charger. Like a 2-3kW one. I really hope they upgrade the FXS with the new Fariasis battery --> +25% capacity. The onboard charger I could do myself. The best ever feature would be a variable (potentiometer) and a stronger recuperation / regen. Then, I order the bike next year.
I agree the FXS looks better, looks like new bodywork on mostly same mechanicals, but neither compare with an Alta Motors Redshift Super moto (out of business) To bad. At least Zero has been able to stay in the game
@@user-lc8rh9uj5l Yeah, I did it on my 7kW e-Bike and it's great. You connect a Potentiometer on the handle bar and by pressing you can achieve the desired regen strenght. Much more as the max in custom settings. The best thing would be to touch the break levler in order to close the electrical contact but not activate the brake pads yet. With the contact closed, the controller knows you want to regen. In order to smoothly apply the desired regen, you twist the throttle (which acts as regen now). Or you develop a two direction throttle. Twist it backwards to regen. Any of this approches would be nice. You could regen fast and to a halt without the breakpad engaged. Of course the regained energy would be much higher, what is nice with this small battery anyway.
@@marcschneider7338 aren’t there potentiometer brake handles already that could be put where the clutch used to be? I feel like that would be a lot more simple than a two direction throttle but if you prefer that, it actually sounds pretty cool.
@@user-lc8rh9uj5l It dont have to be a break handler, but it's a good idea. Since Sevcon Controller do support the this, let call ist stronger regen, it would be the first thing I wanted to add myself. But one want to consider the amount of Amperes produced during the regen. It could with ease be more the li-ion cells can support as max charge.... But anyway. The feature would be amazing. Imagine to ride down the alps without the need of break pads. If ever you build an ebike, choose the KELLY KLS Sinewave controller. You then can add the feature with a 5 USD (or better) potentiometer :-)
This bike with no real updates. They couldn’t even jump the range up or at the very least upgrade the charger to 3kw. It’s an awesome bike which completely lacks anything substantial. A dumb new headlight and infotainment screen. Literally calling the fxs 7.2 the fxe and the fxs as modular. This was absolutely lazy.
By the way, you have no follow up video and it’s been 4 months. Likely the range was trash, which is what you were going to test. Though you’ll never read this
I wouldn't want a 400 lbs super moto. It's a FXS with a great design, finally LED lights, newer motor, new display and OS. I always was in the market for a FXS but felt I would need to change and spend too much to really make it mine. This is exactly what I hoped for.
@@SnowskateDe1 I think the motor is still the same as a 2020; it has the same power output at any rate and the same range. The os is the same for sure, it’s cipher 2 just like my 2020, just with a better screen and graphics. I’m not sure all the bulbs are led; definitely the headlight is. I changed my headlight to led for 100 bucks. It’s an fxs with a nicer display and arguably better bodywork.
Do you mean charging or speed? Speed can top out at 85mph, or 75mph sustained. Charging, I’m not sure, but it won’t charge quickly without multiple charge-packs. But it is a small battery and would easily charge overnight, in a few hours (5-7?)
After all this time waiting for a long overdue upgrade of the FXS, this is a real disappointment. No fast charging, no range improvement. Zero is never going to get anywhere unless it really addresses those flaws.
Lame. How about less power and more range? Who wants a bike that can only do less than an hour at highway speed. Lame lame lame. More battery and less motor.
@@Jordan_Schiefer, sure. The problem is how it works: Brands pays journalists with trips and everything and you review it. If you say something really bad they might not invite you (and pay for everything) again. You need them more than they need you as an individual. Fortnine has a great video about the industry.
@@bhasselgren I’m not afraid to rip apart vehicles that deserve it. But this is objectively one of the best EV motorcycles in the industry, and it deserves its due praise. Is it for everyone? No, and it’s not even perfect for me. But I would love it as a second “commuter” bike. And I mentioned that, especially in my written review. The range is the only major downside, but that’s subjective to the individual. Cost is the same way. Some people wouldn’t blink twice at $10k+, and some could never imagine spending that on a “toy”. It’s easy to be impressed on a first ride, and that’s what this is. I never said it was a review. Once we get our hands on one as a press vehicle, I’ll be sure to find some issues, and hopefully Zero does see my criticisms and address it. That’s how the industry is supposed to work.
Looks better than the FXS. But, please, Zero, You are an american company. And which bikes americans love most? Which kind of bikes need no long range? Which bikes needn´t high max speeds? For which bikes the weight doesn´t matter? (clue: it´s everytime the same!)
Depends on what you’re looking for in a bike. This is absolutely not underwhelming, but I can agree it is priced pretty high for motorcycles. But it’s priced well for EV motorcycles. If you’re not into EVs, then sure, gloss over this one.
Zero motorcycle are a joke and a major ripoff. U are better off with an affordable chinese brand. I would never buy those zero great POS! This is the reason why zero will disappear as a company and go bankrupt. No wonder they are called zero, as in you get zero value! Stay away from this electric crap!💩💩💩💩
Zero motorcycle are a joke and a major ripoff. U are better off with an affordable chinese brand. I would never buy those zero great POS! This is the reason why zero will disappear as a company and go bankrupt. No wonder they are called zero, as in you get zero value! Stay away from this electric crap!💩💩💩💩
THIS. This is exactly my dream bike. All I need. Everything I wanted design wise. Totally in love and checking where to cut back my spending to make this mine very soon.
Buy yourself a second hand FXS and save yourself a bundle.
@@woodywood3388 Tho your reasoning is sound, I still would need to invest in proper LED lights but still wouldn't have the sleek design of the FXE.
@@SnowskateDe1 $200 will get you an LED upgrade kit from Rolling Wrench
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I miss ccs fast charging capability. 😢
I do not comment often on reviews but your approach is refreshing and honest. I’ve been contemplating a purchase of a zero bike for quite some time. Your take on this type of bike is on point sir *applause*! You are correct, key word in review is “nimble”. Each one of us needs to assess what they plan to use the bike for… good job.
Thank you! Means a lot. I’m a huge fan of Zero. But I’m still an objective journalist and I’m happy to note things they need to address. Somewhat in the build quality as I mentioned in this video. But I think they’re taking strides in the right direction.
Zero are great fun bikes .. however if you are unlucky ... zero is often not a great help .. many of us zero owners bought an energica
It's a nice EV-moto, but the low range coupled with a lack of fast charging really limits its usefulness in my opinion. I can't see a reason to buy one of these for anything other than daily short distance commuting?
That's its intended purpose. Zero has other bigger bikes with double (or more) the battery and faster charging for those uses. For anything less than 20-40 miles one-way this would be perfect, or more if you have charging at the destination!
They got lazy. They just renamed the fxs to the fxe. They need to upgrade the charger to a 3kw charger. I think the headlights ugly.
Electric bikes MUST, MUST, MUST have at a minimum 200 miles highway range and 15 minute quick charging at the very minimum. When you go for a ride or group ride you can’t be the one holding up the festivities. If you are traveling from point A to B then the range an overriding factor.
@@Bikerbug2020 different people need different things. Not everyone needs 200 miles
@@hollowedentity7097 the headlight isn‘t as ugly as the front fender... 😅
no more range than the FXS, no cornering ABS, no traction control, no Type 2 charging, only 110 km realistic range for 70 % of the price of a used SR/F - no thank you. This will have no value on the used market in 5 years.
Yeah people will no longer have those short 60 mile commutes in the future and they’re gonna need that cornering ABS to survive.
Cornering abs ? Hahahahaha
It saddens me that I can see Zero getting left behind. It’s just a fxs in drag. 9h charge time, come on! My 2019 C Evo has a much bigger battery and can charge in less than 5 hours at home. An I consider the charge time to be absolutely the worst thing about the C evo but I let it off as it is a design that dates back to 2014. Give the FXe fast charging and it would be game changing. Come on Zero, your going to get left behind.
I do, heat is the limiting factor to charging. See my point regarding the Evo battery which is larger but charges in half the time, the SFS, the SFF, Energica etc etc, even most Chinese scooters charge faster. I would buy a FXE tomorrow if it were not for the change time.
I love the new styling. I have the 2020FXS, so this would not be an upgrade to me. So i'm waiting for the upgrade which delivers more range (with the same light weight)
Yh agree more range and quicker charging
Nice new look and great weight for an electric. For everything else now the Zero S will be the closest and you'll have to decide which one of those you prefer, depending on your style of riding.
Great review, Jordan! The bike looks like the perfect machine to strap to the back of my sprinter for off-road adventures.
It'd be epic for that! Just chuck on some off-road tires.
Why not a Zero FX or FXS instead? Even cheaper
I did not realise you had eyes until this cloud cover de-tinted your specs
Amazing review!
I have a Sur Ron but a Zero will definitely be my upgrade after a while.
Zero is soo much fun .. but be aware of their service..
The FXS needed an upgrade. Well done, looks good. Now can we please have a HyperMotard version with the the ZF75-10 motor….FXH yikes!
Can’t wait to ride this one for sure.
I'm all for this!
Good video. I just wish someone would make a video on how to actually go about getting one. Where are dealers? Is there a wait? Is there a national rebate? Thanks.
Sick bike. Have you tried the zero DSR?
To many bad reviews for Zero bikes. Nearly bought one but did some research on customer service and reliability, both short term and particularly long term. Quickly changed my mind and will save a little more for a better made Energica with superior specs.
Great video bro india🇮🇳🇮🇳 waiting for this type of bike what is the range in single charge
How is it different to the FXS? Is it cheaper, more powerful, what? I heard over and over again that the bike is light and it was a lovely day in Santa Cruz.
It's not very different. It's lighter, different looks, different Speedometer, and that's about it. Motor, 7.2 battery and price are basically the same. Small changes but apparently they make a significant difference for the better.
@@DoctorZisIN it’s not lighter actually, my 2020 fxs weighs the same. It’s effectively the same bike in a different skin. Suspension, motor, battery, controller all appear to be the same.
@@darrengriffith9680 Thanks for the correction. I was just going by what some testers had said. They were obviously wrong.
All bikes has to have lv2 options available for them to be feasable
I wonder if the batteries are easily replaceable, imagine having a saddle bad with 2 extra batteries
Better to buy used zero dsr .. cheaper and double the range as you wish
I now own 2 sr/f bikes and they are the best purchase I've ever made. Just uploaded a quick burnout vid 😎 too much fun
Design is similar to the old KTM 690SM. I used to own one. Loved it, even though the big single used to rattle itself to pieces. All bolts needed tightening every other week. This Zero looks great. If only they could do a few more miles. Maybe I might invest after another years worth of battery development.
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It would only take an hour or less to find out if the bike is really going to drive 100 miles of range.
What range will it have at 70mph if 85mph is max speed? Probably less than 60 miles.... can’t even get into the next town it seem.
If I’m wrong, let me know
I new to motorcycles would you recommend this for me?
I was leaning towards Super73 I live in NYC
I would personally choose this over the Super73, but it depends on budget and range needs.
How is it riding two up?
My Yamaha raptor is 45bhp....it's fast and heavy, so this Zero is lighter and has as much power, so let's not forget how quick and easy it is to become complacent with these E bikes !
I absolutely love the revised styling!
As someone who drives coty only id love to buy one sad it will probably never be available in my country
Hey guys, which is the best Zero in the rain or on slick roads?
The new dsrx
I am quite disappointed. Yeah, the design is cool. Personally, I do like the "common" FXS more. But I really miss a faster onboard charger. Like a 2-3kW one. I really hope they upgrade the FXS with the new Fariasis battery --> +25% capacity. The onboard charger I could do myself. The best ever feature would be a variable (potentiometer) and a stronger recuperation / regen. Then, I order the bike next year.
I agree the FXS looks better, looks like new bodywork on mostly same mechanicals, but neither compare with an Alta Motors Redshift Super moto (out of business) To bad. At least Zero has been able to stay in the game
Potentiometer throttle or variable braking?
@@user-lc8rh9uj5l Yeah, I did it on my 7kW e-Bike and it's great. You connect a Potentiometer on the handle bar and by pressing you can achieve the desired regen strenght. Much more as the max in custom settings. The best thing would be to touch the break levler in order to close the electrical contact but not activate the brake pads yet. With the contact closed, the controller knows you want to regen. In order to smoothly apply the desired regen, you twist the throttle (which acts as regen now). Or you develop a two direction throttle. Twist it backwards to regen. Any of this approches would be nice. You could regen fast and to a halt without the breakpad engaged. Of course the regained energy would be much higher, what is nice with this small battery anyway.
@@marcschneider7338 aren’t there potentiometer brake handles already that could be put where the clutch used to be? I feel like that would be a lot more simple than a two direction throttle but if you prefer that, it actually sounds pretty cool.
@@user-lc8rh9uj5l It dont have to be a break handler, but it's a good idea. Since Sevcon Controller do support the this, let call ist stronger regen, it would be the first thing I wanted to add myself. But one want to consider the amount of Amperes produced during the regen. It could with ease be more the li-ion cells can support as max charge.... But anyway. The feature would be amazing. Imagine to ride down the alps without the need of break pads. If ever you build an ebike, choose the KELLY KLS Sinewave controller. You then can add the feature with a 5 USD (or better) potentiometer :-)
I hate that front fender. Guess the after market can fix that for me.
Still too expensive and no range.
What intro song did you use for this?
This bike with no real updates. They couldn’t even jump the range up or at the very least upgrade the charger to 3kw. It’s an awesome bike which completely lacks anything substantial. A dumb new headlight and infotainment screen. Literally calling the fxs 7.2 the fxe and the fxs as modular. This was absolutely lazy.
superb video Out of Spec Reviews. I shattered that thumbs up on your video. Keep up the fantastic work.
I like tho old look
By the way, you have no follow up video and it’s been 4 months. Likely the range was trash, which is what you were going to test. Though you’ll never read this
I was so hyped for this bike. Yawn. Thought it would be an SR/F combined with FXS, but it’s an FXS with a body kit
I wouldn't want a 400 lbs super moto. It's a FXS with a great design, finally LED lights, newer motor, new display and OS. I always was in the market for a FXS but felt I would need to change and spend too much to really make it mine. This is exactly what I hoped for.
@@SnowskateDe1 I think the motor is still the same as a 2020; it has the same power output at any rate and the same range. The os is the same for sure, it’s cipher 2 just like my 2020, just with a better screen and graphics. I’m not sure all the bulbs are led; definitely the headlight is. I changed my headlight to led for 100 bucks. It’s an fxs with a nicer display and arguably better bodywork.
Awesome Machine, Is shame it Is very expensive in colombia.
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i think 5/6cm more long is good
how many per hour does this bike take
Do you mean charging or speed? Speed can top out at 85mph, or 75mph sustained. Charging, I’m not sure, but it won’t charge quickly without multiple charge-packs. But it is a small battery and would easily charge overnight, in a few hours (5-7?)
After all this time waiting for a long overdue upgrade of the FXS, this is a real disappointment.
No fast charging, no range improvement.
Zero is never going to get anywhere unless it really addresses those flaws.
4.1 hour charge time with fast charger
*the all-new FXE*
Jeez...
I'm a huge fan of Zero, but the FXE is about as far removed from "all-new" as it's possible to get!
Lame. How about less power and more range? Who wants a bike that can only do less than an hour at highway speed. Lame lame lame. More battery and less motor.
the logo looks so old, like from the 90ies
What's the price ?
$11.8K
Not getting 100 miles.
”Review”. Nah. More an ad for Zero.
Or…I just loved it. 🤭
@@Jordan_Schiefer, sure. The problem is how it works: Brands pays journalists with trips and everything and you review it. If you say something really bad they might not invite you (and pay for everything) again. You need them more than they need you as an individual.
Fortnine has a great video about the industry.
@@bhasselgren I’m not afraid to rip apart vehicles that deserve it. But this is objectively one of the best EV motorcycles in the industry, and it deserves its due praise. Is it for everyone? No, and it’s not even perfect for me. But I would love it as a second “commuter” bike. And I mentioned that, especially in my written review. The range is the only major downside, but that’s subjective to the individual. Cost is the same way. Some people wouldn’t blink twice at $10k+, and some could never imagine spending that on a “toy”. It’s easy to be impressed on a first ride, and that’s what this is. I never said it was a review. Once we get our hands on one as a press vehicle, I’ll be sure to find some issues, and hopefully Zero does see my criticisms and address it. That’s how the industry is supposed to work.
The previous years styling was perfect, this model is ugly . Great review ✌️
Disappointing is only the price I suppose
Looks better than the FXS.
But, please, Zero, You are an american company. And which bikes americans love most? Which kind of bikes need no long range? Which bikes needn´t high max speeds? For which bikes the weight doesn´t matter? (clue: it´s everytime the same!)
Less face time more bike....
I did what I could with the limited time we had with the bike, but we'll definitely get a full review as soon as we can get our hands on a press bike!
If only it could be fast charged...
9:37 minutes for a bike in Which you drive less than a minute...
I rode it for about an hour and a half. But I didn’t want this video to be repetitive and boring, so it had to be shortened of course.
No more range and toooo costly and looks like a duck out of water with that duck bill !!!
Another underwhelming, overpriced Zero. ICE motorcycles continue to rule.
What are ICE motorcycles?
@@dragonblazzer9698 Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Depends on what you’re looking for in a bike. This is absolutely not underwhelming, but I can agree it is priced pretty high for motorcycles. But it’s priced well for EV motorcycles. If you’re not into EVs, then sure, gloss over this one.
il porta targa e' osceno.
All talk no motorcycle...thumbs down.
Zero motorcycle are a joke and a major ripoff. U are better off with an affordable chinese brand. I would never buy those zero great POS! This is the reason why zero will disappear as a company and go bankrupt. No wonder they are called zero, as in you get zero value! Stay away from this electric crap!💩💩💩💩
Zero motorcycle are a joke and a major ripoff. U are better off with an affordable chinese brand. I would never buy those zero great POS! This is the reason why zero will disappear as a company and go bankrupt. No wonder they are called zero, as in you get zero value! Stay away from this electric crap!💩💩💩💩