Are electric motorcycles worth it? An owner’s one-year review of the 2021 Zero S Electric Motorcycle
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
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I’ve had my 2021 Zero S electric motorcycle for over a year now. It’s my first street bike. What is it really like to own an electric motorcycle? How far can it go? Is it a good beginner bike? What about short motorcycle riders? Or small female riders?
What and who are electric motorcycles good for anyway?
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I love that riding helped you overcome anxiety and depression. Riding to and from work, or anywhere, is like my secret favorite thing to do. It definitely helps me be happy and look forward to my days.
Yeah it really is a great tool for living in the present and enjoying the moment!
On my 13.4kwh battery, I get maybe 70-80 miles around town (doing 40-60mph), I think my problem is that I floor it everytime I'm first at a redlight as it's too much fun. I've had so many instances of loud cruisers sneaking up on me because even with how loud they are, the exhaust points the other way, so I won't hear them even on my quieter bike until they're basically right next to me, so the whole loud pipes saves lives thing isn't a thing at all. Glad to see you back making videos :)
I’ve had the same experience with not “hearing” the loudest of pipes. I find that if I do need to make myself known, I can always hit the horn.
I have 5 weeks researching on this bike. Great Video! Thanks for the info! Stay safe.
You as well! If there are any other questI can help you with, please let me know!
@@lolaleslie66 Thank you!! I will
I have a 2018 Zero SR (with the 14.4 battery). I'm 6'-4" and 235lbs. Zero, and all current electric bikes, are 100% "city only" bikes. I get 140 miles in pure city driving. I can get 70 miles on the freeway. But, if I go 70 miles on the freeway and drain the battery to 5% - it takes 4 hours to charge (I have the charge tank, so I can use level 2 chargers). So, I never ever take the bike outside my city limits. But there is no better bike for me, as I only ride in the city. (I used to own a Triumph Thunderbird 1600cc cruiser, and before that a 1700cc Yamaha warrior - my days of touring are in the past). But god dam, in the city the Zero is unbeatable. It is super manuverable, you don't have to shift, and you can hear everything around you. If you are looking for a commuter bike, you will not beat a Zero (if your work is withing the range limits). My hot tip is to buy one used. I picked mine up for $10k. It was less than a year old, and only had 1900 miles on it. To say it was 'like new' would be an understatement. I've had it now for 4 years. I too have local free electrical charging, so I've never actually paid any money to charge it. Thing is, it will never ever wear out. Because of the regenerative braking (and that I'm not tracking it), I barely use the actual brakes. Maybe someday I'll have to change the brake fluid.. Maybe someday I'll have to get new tires.
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Eventually battery capacity, battery weight, and charging times for motorcycles will get to the point where your electric bike will be able to go 200-250 miles on the freeway, and charge times will be under 30 minutes. Until then, if you ride long rides, get a bike with a gastank. BUT, like I said above, if you just need something to zip around town, an electric is THE way to go...
I agree---it is THE best city/commuter bike for sure. It's so clean you can keep it inside your apartment (lol). I ended up getting a Honda CTX700N a few months after moving out to the mountains. Looking forward to the day there are more electric options and more charging stations!
Great info.. great video. Thank you.
You're welcome! Keep me posted if you get one!
Great vid and insight! Really thinking of getting a Zero S 2022-23 model, but still not sure if it would have traction control or not. Quite apprehensive about riding something super torquey without traction control hehe.
You can bring the torque down to 0% on the app and slowly ramp it up until you get used to it too, which is nice! I do recommend this bike for the city though.
@@lolaleslie66 Oh that's super cool. Like maybe around 30% would suit me fine at the start. What torque setting do you ride the Zero S on?
@Mikeyteves1 I started with 0% tgen 35, 50, and then found myself riding in “Eco” mode which is probably 70-75% and sport mode is 100%
@lolaleslie66 haha nice! I hear the Zero S are smooth to ride. Great city commuter. Is the seat and suspensions comfortable?
@Mikeyteves1 yes it is the smoothest ride ever. The seat leaves a little to be desired. Yo might want an after market seat or cushion
Great vid. Very informative. Have a few electric "bikes" low and high end. I consider them as "toys" /for fun aaand thats about it. Not for serious rides. Unfortunately electric motorcycles are not at the point they need to be/yet that is. As to not make this to long ill sum it up with one statement; ENERGY DENSITY. Gas is at a whole dif lvl, and with motorcycles you would need to add so much weight to take it to a acceptable lvl that as you discuss. A 1000lb bike just dosen't "work". Cars ,yes a 4000lb Tesla "works" but not in this form factor. On a brighter note, its just a matter of time, the energy density will increase in battery's, and it will be "all good" down the road.....sooner or later that is. Thanks for the vid, great stuff -Cheers
Are electric motorcycles worth it? How best to show people that motorcycles don't have to be scary loud, smelly belly, fuel dependent, clutch anxiety, and just be an easy rider!
Great review. Thanks!…
You’re so welcome!!
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That was a great review. I never thought about the no stall option of an electric bike. Fear will cause folks to miss so many things in life. Can't wait to see you on a gas bike. (I think thats what you said, or maybe not) Get a big one. Just get bag guards and you'll be golden! Safe riding. Lol I think the whole world gets how high taxes are in Kali. :) Now don't get mad at me. I cherish you guys and can't wait to see you two riding more together.
Yes I’m getting a Honda ctx700 because it’s one of maybe four bikes I can get both feet down!
The others are the Honda Rebel 300, Suzuki boulevard s40 or the Yamaha VStar. None are really practical at highway speeds.
The CTX is really the most comfortable and has the most power.
The Rebel 500 and 1100 weren’t really comfortable as far as the seating position.
I also thought about a Royal Enfield but they are so top heavy, I couldn’t get the 650s off the kickstand.
My dream bike is the triumph speed twin, but it’s just too expensive right now, and would be expensive to insure.
So, I’m on the lookout for a used Honda CTX700N preferably the DCT version in black. 😁
@@lolaleslie66 come to the east coast, we will.turn you into a Harley girl. Look at you wearing that sleeveless T! You're already on your way!
Na just kidding you. I cannot wait for these posts of you on your new... uh... MOTORcycle. You're doing awesome and the bikers out here are going to love you!
@@nbt3663 haha! I’m originally from New Jersey. I love the weather out here though 😁💕
@@nbt3663 PS I can’t wait either! I just got laid off from my job and I was totally ready to buy a CTX!! I’m dying to buy one but need to find a job first!
Or sell a few thousand -million? - books!!! 😆
@@lolaleslie66 well I hope the Job situation rights itself quickly. Hang in there things will be fine, just be patient. 👍
My guess is you have the torque turned down much lower than your friends have done and that's the difference in range.
I have it set to eco mode, but my friend weighs literally twice what I weigh.
The sr has a lot more power and torque. In Europe you can get the S with 14.4 kWh. That gives you double the range since the engine is almost the same.
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Did you ever look at or consider Energica electric bikes?
I have! Love the Eva s9 but it’s wayyyy too expensive and it’s like 600 lbs.
@@lolaleslie66Oh ok, great inforamtion, thanks for the reply back.
My new design footscooter gets 76.75 on one pack. 😂😂 it takes 2
That's awwesome!
Do you need a license to ride electric bikes? What about registration?
Yes and yes. You need a motorcycle license and it needs to be registered
The fire anxiety, and range is worse for me ! Now no one want to park their gas bikes next to my e- rat bike !! 😢
People are idiots. They don’t catch on fire anymore than gasoline vehicles do. 🙄
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Good luck when you go to gasoline
Think about wearing Hi VIZ shirt for safely. Really important
Rode safe
I have had a gas bike for over a year and over 5000 miles now. The first 3 bikes I rode were gas bikes. Lots of maintenance!
Already changed the oil, lubed the chain, changed the brake fluid etc
And all the gear, all the time my friend👍😎
1418 miles in a year . did the cobwebs slow it down .that,s less than 4 miles a day , i do about 1500 miles , pretty much every month . how can you do a review on a bike you,ve done less than 1500 hundred miles on , in a year. it would be at least 6000 miles before i would make any kind of judgement on a bike .at 1418 miles that bike is brand new and is very unlikely to show up any problems so young into it,s life .
Lol It’s bc the first 8 months I couldn’t leave the parking lot bc I learned to ride in Los Angeles.
This video is from the point of view of a first - time motorcycle owner ever.
But really it is bc this was my first street bike ever and spent more time than most weaving in and out of cones in traffic
Then it was bc of the range! I couldn’t go more than 35 miles in one direction now that I moved to the Sierras
Now I’m pushing 5-8k
a year on my Honda. There aren’t enough charging stations to get to Lake Tahoe or Yosemite on a 7.2
This bike is currently for sale bc it’s not the right bike for me anymore-it needs a loving home
i forgive you ,because your gorgeous ,and you gave me such a sweet reply 🥴😇@@lolaleslie66
Electric vehicles need to consider the loss of kinetic energy as the charge drops
Electric is great !! Just never buy a zero . The company will not help you .. wel sometimes they do ..
Sad fact. The #1 zero dealership in the US is closing down bc corporate is so bad 🙁
@@lolaleslie66 really .. wow thats sad ... i really loved my 2014fx for 8 years so much fun .. but i would ve like to love it for 20 more years .. but zero has been the problem ..
I ordered a part in May, corporate told me it would arrive first week of October. Crickets chirping …
NO!!!!!!!!!!! SCREW ELECTRIC
if you get a gas bike like the one beside the zero you will need to buy a oil catcher so oil dont drip all over the garage floor
I've had a gas bike for over a year now, and there are no oil spills on my garage floor because I don't have a leaky bike, but yes, if one is going to change the oil you need to put an oil catcher down.