The 2018 Zero electric motorcycles have been announced, and the Zero FX and Zero DS/DSR are models that one that definitely caught our eye as dirtbike riders.
2018 Zero FX, starting at $8495
Zero says that the FX is built for riding adventures and carefree living. the Z-Force sealed electric motor is available in two versions for the model. The ZF3.6 is claimed to produce 27 horsepower and 78 lb.-ft. of torque, while the ZF 7.2 is even more powerful, with a claimed 46 horsepower and 78 lb.ft. of torque. The transmission is direct drive–just hit the throttle and go.
Zero also claims that improvements to the Z-Force power train give the Zero FX the highest power and energy density battery in the industry, and that the Zero FX ZF3.6 can handle can handle 46 city miles or 19 highway miles riding on a single charge. The FX ZF7.2 can go almost twice as far, with a range of 91 city miles and 39 highway miles. The ZF3.6 and ZF7.2 are also available in modular versions that allow the batteries to be swapped instantly so that the rider can keep on riding.
| ange | ZERO FX ZF3.6 MODULAR | ZERO FX ZF7.2 | ZERO FX ZF7.2 MODULAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| City? | 46 miles (74 km) | 91 miles (146 km) | 91 miles (146 km) |
| Highway, 55 mph (89 km/h)? | 28 miles (45 km) | 56 miles (90 km) | 56 miles (90 km) |
| Combined? | 34 miles (55 km) | 69 miles (111 km) | 69 miles (111 km) |
| Highway, 70 mph (113 km/h)? | 19 miles (31 km) | 39 miles (63 km) | 39 miles (63 km) |
| Combined? | 27 miles (43 km) | 54 miles (87 km) | 54 miles (87 km) |
| Motor | |||
| Peak torque | 78 ft-lb (106 Nm) | 78 ft-lb (106 Nm) | 78 ft-lb (106 Nm) |
| Peak power? | 27 hp (20 kW) @ 4,300 rpm | 46 hp (34 kW) @ 4,300 rpm | 46 hp (34 kW) @ 4,300 rpm |
| Top speed (max)? | 85 mph (137 km/h) | 85 mph (137 km/h) | 85 mph (137 km/h) |
| Top speed (sustained)? | 70 mph (113 km/h) | 70 mph (113 km/h) | 70 mph (113 km/h) |
| Type | Z-Force® 75-5 passively air-cooled, high efficiency, radial flux, interior permanent magnet, brushless motor | Z-Force® 75-5 passively air-cooled, high efficiency, radial flux, interior permanent magnet, brushless motor | Z-Force® 75-5 passively air-cooled, high efficiency, radial flux, interior permanent magnet, brushless motor |
| Controller? | High efficiency, 550 amp, 3-phase brushless controller with regenerative deceleration | High efficiency, 550 amp, 3-phase brushless controller with regenerative deceleration | High efficiency, 550 amp, 3-phase brushless controller with regenerative deceleration |
| Power system | |||
| Power pack | Z-Force® Li-Ion intelligent modular | Z-Force® Li-Ion intelligent integrated | Z-Force® Li-Ion intelligent modular |
| Max capacity? | 3.6 kWh | 7.2 kWh | 7.2 kWh |
| Nominal capacity? | 3.2 kWh | 6.3 kWh | 6.3 kWh |
| Charger type | 650 W, integrated | 650 W, integrated | 650 W, integrated |
| Charge time (standard)? | 5.1 hours (100% charged) / 4.6 hours (95% charged) | 9.7 hours (100% charged) / 9.2 hours (95% charged) | 9.7 hours (100% charged) / 9.2 hours (95% charged) |
| With one accessory charger? | 2.3 hours (100% charged) / 1.8 hours (95% charged) | 4.1 hours (100% charged) / 3.6 hours (95% charged) | 4.1 hours (100% charged) / 3.6 hours (95% charged) |
| With max accessory chargers? | 1.6 hours (100% charged) / 1.1 hours (95% charged) | 1.8 hours (100% charged) / 1.3 hours (95% charged) | 1.8 hours (100% charged) / 1.3 hours (95% charged) |
| Input | Standard 110 V or 220 V | Standard 110 V or 220 V | Standard 110 V or 220 V |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Transmission | Clutchless direct drive | Clutchless direct drive | Clutchless direct drive |
| Final drive | 90T / 18T, Poly Chain® HTD® Carbon™ belt | 90T / 18T, Poly Chain® HTD® Carbon™ belt | 90T / 18T, Poly Chain® HTD® Carbon™ belt |
| Chassis / Suspension / Brakes | |||
| Front suspension | Showa 41 mm inverted cartridge forks, with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping | Showa 41 mm inverted cartridge forks, with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping | Showa 41 mm inverted cartridge forks, with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping |
| Rear suspension | Showa 40 mm piston, piggy-back reservoir shock with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping | Showa 40 mm piston, piggy-back reservoir shock with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping | Showa 40 mm piston, piggy-back reservoir shock with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping |
| Front suspension travel? | 8.60 in (218 mm) | 8.60 in (218 mm) | 8.60 in (218 mm) |
| Rear suspension travel? | 8.94 in (227 mm) | 8.94 in (227 mm) | 8.94 in (227 mm) |
| Front brakes | Bosch Gen 9 ABS, J-Juan dual piston floating caliper, 240 x 4.5 mm disc | Bosch Gen 9 ABS, J-Juan dual piston floating caliper, 240 x 4.5 mm disc | Bosch Gen 9 ABS, J-Juan dual piston floating caliper, 240 x 4.5 mm disc |
| Rear brakes | Bosch Gen 9 ABS, J-Juan single piston floating caliper, 240 x 4.5 mm disc | Bosch Gen 9 ABS, J-Juan single piston floating caliper, 240 x 4.5 mm disc | Bosch Gen 9 ABS, J-Juan single piston floating caliper, 240 x 4.5 mm disc |
| Front tire | Pirelli Scorpion MT 90 A/T 90/90-21 | Pirelli Scorpion MT 90 A/T 90/90-21 | Pirelli Scorpion MT 90 A/T 90/90-21 |
| Rear tire | Pirelli Scorpion MT 90 A/T 120/80-18 | Pirelli Scorpion MT 90 A/T 120/80-18 | Pirelli Scorpion MT 90 A/T 120/80-18 |
| Front wheel | 1.85 x 21 | 1.85 x 21 | 1.85 x 21 |
| Rear wheel | 2.50 x 18 | 2.50 x 18 | 2.50 x 18 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Wheelbase? | 56.6 in (1,438 mm) | 56.6 in (1,438 mm) | 56.6 in (1,438 mm) |
| Seat height? | 34.7 in (881 mm) | 34.7 in (881 mm) | 34.7 in (881 mm) |
| Rake? | 25.4° | 25.4° | 25.4° |
| Trail? | 4.1 in (104 mm) | 4.1 in (104 mm) | 4.1 in (104 mm) |
| Weight | |||
| Curb weight | 247 lb (112 kg) | 289 lb (131 kg) | 289 lb (131 kg) |
| Carrying capacity | 383 lb (174 kg) | 341 lb (155 kg) | 341 lb (155 kg) |
| Economy | |||
| Equivalent fuel economy (city)? | 486 MPGe (0.48 l/100 km) | 486 MPGe (0.48 l/100 km) | 486 MPGe (0.48 l/100 km) |
| Equivalent fuel economy (highway)? | 207 MPGe (1.13 l/100 km) | 207 MPGe (1.13 l/100 km) | 207 MPGe (1.13 l/100 km) |
| Typical cost to recharge? | $0.40 | $0.81 | $0.81 |
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $8,495 | $10,495 | $11,390 |
| Does not include government incentives. Does not include local shipping, applicable taxes, PDI, or road registration fees. | |||
| Warranty | |||
| Standard motorcycle warranty* | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years |
| Power pack warranty* | 5 years/unlimited miles | 5 years/unlimited miles | 5 years/unlimited miles |
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