@@c.a.marsupial.1282 nope, no way. Shifting is fun but not having to fuss with it is way more fun. With so much instant torque, you're always "in the right gear" as they say. It's easier to go fast 😁
Loved the part where you are riding behind Jen and go "what a view" and Jen in front without missing a beat goes "the mountains are nice too"... hahahaha
Cheers buddy! Glad ya liked it. I wish I could have done a full walk-around and talk about all the little features, but we only had about 2 hours to ride it, mostly fighting traffic haha.
@@NewZeroland yeah they probably play it safe for now. Whatever they did it likely won't be worse. The thing I like most about this company is how fast they release what looks like small improvements but in the end these bikes get so much lighter in just a few years for example.
Sport tourers are right up my ally. I couldn't wait to watch your video and hear your opinion. The way you - and others - describe it, it seems like an electric version of a Yamaha Tracer 900, but better. Me living near the austrian alps, I'd certainly ex(peria)change my Tracer if i had the money.
Well, it seems to be the best one so far. Interesting to drop the charger cooling fan, it should mean they have the thermal cutback issue solved. Only nit pick for me is the windscreen's blacked out section. I'm sure the camera angle comes into play but I'd want it all clear or lightly smoked. The "possible AC charging expandable capacity" seems like a hint of some sort. Thanks for sharing, and yes the fact that yall own Energicas adds a lot to the review. I didn't hear a single goofy laugh and "oh man I went for the clutch again" which is mandatory with gas riders reviewing electric bikes.
Haha yeah I cringe every time I hear that now. How long have electric motorcycles existed, and people still haven't tried them?? The windscreen is adjustable actually.. you pull that black bar on it. I wish I had video of it, but everything happened so quick at the event. The liquid cooled charging was sweet. No official word about an upgrade, but they said it was hypothetically possible in the future, so I feel like it was planned for it.
On the COG: When I converted the Kawasaki Ninja to electric I first fitted all the cells into a box which was using the original motor mounts and the V shaped fairing space. Hight wise the box ended in the hollowed out tank space. The bike was top/front heavy and unpleasant to ride. I then cut the motor mounts off, which moved a new box 70mm to the rear. I also cut the fairing's keel in half and fitted a spacer at the bottom. Now I could place more cells at the bottom and the new box did not reach into the tank space anymore. I though ah well, a few mm here a few there.....but the difference in handling was simply AMAZING. Installed progressive springs front and adjustable shock at rear and despite of the heavier hub motor (+11kg on the rear wheel) and +30Kg overall it was more comfortable and rideable than before. Nice side effect: The wider fairing keeps the feet dry. Interesting to see that on the Energica you noticed the same effect ( minus the dry feet :).
Nice experience. Hub motor weight vs suspension have been the bane of my existence in conversion builds. Stock rear shock almost always needs replacing. Anything above 10kw on a wheel is clownishly heavy.
@@pandaexpresso Yes. I discussed with the manufacturer a 12kW liquid cooled hub motor and they offered me a prototype. But it was 53Kg and I declined. However the Aptera, Lightyear 0 and Lourdsdon (?) pick-up all use hub motors and I believe the hub is the future perhaps with conventional brakes eleminated using regen only.
Euro driving is crazy on those tight roads. In Italy I was on a coach bus in a roundabout, and the corner of a building's roof was hanging a few feet over a concrete wall sort of into the roundabout. The corner of said building was crumbled from busses and trucks hitting it repeatedly. They will literally scrape by on narrow streets without a second thought while us Americans sue over minor bumper taps😂. Epic video with some nice BTS shots!
Holy crap hahaha that's nuts. I guess that's what bumpers are for, right? XD Cheers man! I'm excited for demo bikes to come to the US so you guys can torture test them.
I’m not quite convinced of gas powered motorcycles not making sense anymore, but I will say this, I really like the Energica Ribelle and Experia and might consider one in the future. Great content as always!
Aw thanks! I wish I was able t do a walk around and talk about all the cool quirky features on the bike, but we didn't have much time on it. I will say though, it was waaay better than I expected.
Like all your fans and friends here, I couldn't be happier that you two got to spend a romantic holiday on the dime of a company you already love and have invested in. Seriously, this is the dream of anyone considering a RUclips channel like yours. The company clearly knew how to maximize the location for both beauty and range. P.S. Half the fun of going on trips around NZ with an Energica would be planning how to max out the range via charging points en route, like that amazing guy who raced across the US on his electric bike multiple times.
Thanks man! I feel insanely lucky to have had this opportunity. It was seriously the best 2 day trip ever 😂 And I agree.. the challenge of mapping routes is part of the fun!
That was a great video. Happy about rain... Hmmm... You need to ride in the UK, rain, rain, rain, rain, rain, oh, did I forget rain. Thanks very much for sharing.
OMG look at that scenery!!! Mental!! Mountains!! Trees!! Epic roads!! Buses! ( Bye Bus ) Just utterly amazing. Oh and some utterly excellently amazingly awesome Energica Experia bikes to ride. Just mega!! That range with the regen was off the charts, don’t think the west coast of the South Island would give you any issues ( unlike last time ) What a fantastic experience provided by Energica!!
When you risk getting in trouble at work so you can watch the latest NewZeroland video... I love Jen's excitement at the rain. I get that same feeling when I get caught in random weather on a motorcycle. Something about being out in the elements is just fun as long as you have the right gear. This video made my day - thanks for all the info! This makes me way more excited for when my bike arrives! Last I heard they are hoping to hit the U.S. in September.
Right?? Simultaneously out in the elements but totally protected in your gear. I love it 😁 And dude that's so exciting! You're gonna love it. The Experia was way better than I expected.
@@NewZeroland I was super glad to hear you were not disappointed with performance. Did they give any insight on production timeline or are they already building them?
@@mleask oh yeah they're making the bikes now and should have them out to customers in October, depending on shipping times. Demo bikes are supposed to land in the US in Aug/Sept.
Wow I miss you so much! For some reason I wasn't subscribed to your channel, and I have not seen any of your videos for a few months, and even YT did not recommend them to me. Every now and then I thought something had happened to you, and then tonight you reappear in my feed! I subscribed immediately, and I am pleased to have found you with a visit to my country. It is absurd that to hear about an Italian brand I have to turn to a channel of a New Zealander, but sadly here in Italy the electric mobility is viewed badly by purists both for two and for four wheels. I am glad of your visit, I hope you are been well and see you soon!
Hey thanks so much for the amazing comment! That made my day :D I loved my time in the Dolomites and I wish I could have stayed longer. Videos will be a little slow to upload now that I'm back to work in New Zealand, but I'm glad you're enjoying these. There are a lot of Energica videos to watch! Thank you for the sub!
Dude! So thanks to your awesome video I now have a year to enjoy my Ribelle RS. At the rate I'm going it will have 30k miles by the time I trade it in for an Experia lol. Maybe I'll buy Ideanomics stock over the year and things will take off so I can have both!
@@NewZerolandI haven't had this I-Really-Want-One feeling for a very long time. There is an Austrian Channel called 1000PS and those guys are more traditional bikers. They visited the factory a while ago and came back very impressed with both: The bikes and the female CEO 😃👍
What a great "Experiance", including the Alpine downpour 😁 Great job by you both, as ever. 👍 Very much more useful to have the views of existing owners and those with years of EV Experiance (I already can see this bike is going to break my spelling)! Infinitely preferable to have your informed comparisons to the existing bikes than the comments of some journalists. Looking forward to having a demo ride on one. I really hope I don't like it too much though! 😁
Thanks man!! And what an Experia-nce it was 😂 Be careful with this one. It'll steal your heart and all your money! It'll be a few days til I can watch your trip video but I'm really looking forward to it!
Amazing to watch. Great bike to ride from your video. I'm quite jealous Sam but you both had a ball by the look of it. Really enjoyed this video. Thanks for sharing this. No electric bikes when I was a teenager.
Cheers for all the Energica/Italy content, guys! Also cool that Jen is included more in the videos now - you just can't be grumpy with a Jen in the house I guess ;)
Awesome experience with the Experia! It makes a mockery of our lack of infrastructure compared to Europe. That bike will fit very well with their lifestyle. Touring & travelling through many countries instead of being stuck in 1. Great stuff Duo NZL🇮🇹👌
Man I can't wait to have one, especially when I'm back in Europe as those mountain roads...... bellissimo. Great video yet again man, can't wait to chat about the bike more in the near future
Fun video. Thanks for your efforts (and Jen's!) Regarding to the term 'wind'; my first thought was the Dutch word 'windingen' which relates to the coil in an electric motor. But there are also the 'winding roads' ofcourse, or 'winding' in the meaning of 'turns'. Anyway, 'wind' suits the bike I would say :-) About the bike, I love it but I think it's still not 'offroad-ish' enough for me. I expect even a Multistrada to do better when not on the tarmac. And then there's the pricetag ... *ouch* I think I'll still be riding my vintage Eva for some time in the future. And use the GS for the adventure/allroad trips.
@@NewZeroland despite the 'Vid I still managed to have an absolute blast here for the 3 years I was in this beautiful country. I will miss it dearly and be making excuses to come back. I don't remember if I mentioned it before or not, but I'll also likely be in your neck of the woods early next year for a work trip. I'm very much so looking forward to that.
@@NewZeroland Heck yea! Will do! I plan on taking some leave en route as we call it because NZ is on my bucket list so I hope I can explore a bunch of the islands.
thank you, I have an Esseesse 9 on order and I am wondering if I should switch to the E❌peria. The side charging and liquid cooling is tempting, but I don't want to wait, and I really think I'm going to like the RS version. I have almost zero motorcycle riding experience, so every insight I can gather is like gold at this point, thanks again.
😂 Jen sure had a blast in the rain! I have a reservation yet I have reservations about my reservation! If I can get multiple charges while touring it’ll be a bust. So the battery temperature is my only concern. BTW I am almost at 15k miles on my 22 Ribelle
@@patarchibald303 haha thanks for checking in man. I was on vacation for over a month after Italy and I'm just finally getting back into making videos. Unfortunately the next uploads will be out of order but I'll get back to this Italy trip soon 😁
Thanks! Jenn was wearing a Triumph jacket. I'm not sure if that was the brand or something else with a Triumph logo on it.. but it's very much not waterproof 😂
The reduction in rotating mass compared to a petrol bike (and probably even the larger motor Energica) contributes to the flickable feeling. (also comment for the algorithm gods)
Thanks for the initial thoughts... Somehow I would have wished that you had more time to test 😉 Unfortunately you experienced an area of the Alps that has enough CCS charging stations. That was probably intentional ☺️ Please be sure: THIS is the exception! Have a look at the map and check the CCS charging possibilities in other parts of the Alps 😉 Unfortunately... I think the bike is really great. So really great. Except for the price. That is currently just way too much money for a motorcycle. But it shows a direction. And after 2 years Zero SR/S (🤬)and now again new BMW GS I see an alternative in the medium term. Price and charging infrastructure... That does not fit yet. Unfortunately...
Well, as far as Plugshare says, there are stations all over the place. If you can find one within 100 miles, this bike will work perfectly. Price is something that will always be an issue, especially with new vehicles. Until there's a used market in a few years, these will only be for people with Ducati money.
@@NewZeroland As for the price, I totally agree with you. But about the charging stations: The Alps are really huge! I am on the german side of the Alps. And the world of CCS charging within the Alps looks "scary" to "lousy"...
I would have never guessed the Experia uses a narrower frame than the other Energicas! This bike has set the bar really high -- the big question is whether Zero has it in them to roll out a new DSR that can come anywhere close despite lacking DC fast charging among other issues.
I had the chance to ride last friday, downside it was in heavy rain. I really liked the Experia nice components used really nice ride. But the pricing, here in the Netherlands it is 31.000 euro's really too steep
@@NewZeroland That is like 8k (in euro's) less :D and a better value for money, and it is a premium bike and I like it a lot. Guess I have to wait longer hopefully there will be a good electric bike for dutch wheathers and daily commute. Because I don't need those brembo's for just commuting :D I would think I almost never touched the brakes again when riding electric.
It's strange, I had the same problem as Jenn lifting a 2022 Hayabusa off it's stand, but zero problems doing my Eva. The hayabusa is a solid 80lbs lighter than the Eva too. The person at the dealer - a very short stubby woman - told me to straighten the handlebar and that will get it up easier. worked like a charm. Jenn should try that next time, I noticed her bars were still tilted left as she was trying to pick it up.
It wasn't the weight.. it was the seat height. She couldn't get her foot onto the ground on the other side. Even stopping was tricky because she could only reach one foot at a time.
@@NewZeroland Just like me. I can only put my large toe on the ground on the hayabusa if I try using both feet. effectively forcing me to go all-in on the side with the kick stand to get one foot flat as my thigh hangs off the other end. I straighten the bar, push off and I have to quickly shuffle myself to the right before it falls and touch my right foot down. granted, I can at least reach my kickstand again in this position but from there I am juggling left and right. I am certain the Eva at stock height will be even worse. I will raise my bike back to stock one day. I'd like to ride any bike without alterations and I see shorter people do it.
@@twrcrew8852 Oh wow! Hayabusas are some of the shortest bikes next to Harleys 😳 I was shown a suspension linkage piece that can be adjusted on the Experia so that might fit after some adjustments.
@@NewZeroland yep. 5 foot 6, a narrow inseam and legs the length of my arms will do that lol. Yamahas are virtually unridable by me for the same reasons, for now. It actually broke my heart the first time i swung a leg over a busa, because I always wanted one just to have. It's like the supra of bikes, but although low from factory, the seat cushion is just a little too wide and my legs don't cover as much real estate as they do on the eva or the suzuki supersports.
This is great. Was smiling the whole video. I'm happy for you two. For a long time, I was really looking forward to buying or building a sportbike or sport-touring. But bad roads and certain realizations, is what got me into off-roading, Dual-Sports, and midsize or smaller ADV bikes. I would still rather build an AWD bike with hub motors, but this was still very pleasant to watch. Thank you two, and Energica.
Cheers! Thanks for watching. For slow speed stuff hub motors are great, but I'm not sure how they'd handle off-road. A hard hit on the wheel might damage the motor.
@@NewZeroland Because of FortNine's video on the Yamaha TW200, and to protect my hubmotors, I've decided on using fat tire, wide rim hubmotors. Wide tire bikes have to lean a lot, to counter the centrifugal forces of cornering, but having a high center of gravity, means you don't have to lean as much. I learned that from MikeOnBikes video on motorcycle geometry, and Ari Henning's video about why some bikes have wide tires. I'm already purposely mounting batteries high, for a high center of gravity, so they change direction like a fighter jet, amplify the load transfer on the tires under acceleration & braking for grip, and hopefully, counteract the weight & width of the hub motors.
I came here for the cat stickers/graphics and I was seriously let down… 😿 Seems like an exceptional bike! I’m in the market for a second bike - seems like a good competitor. But I really want to see what the back to back charging is like. One would hope this won’t be an issue as it’s being touted as a proper touring bike
Haha sorry, never went fast enough for the kittens. Yeah the charging thing is the big question I wish I could have answered. Also highway range. We just didn't have enough time, unfortunately. Once you guys get some demo bikes in the US, torture tests will be done 😁
@@NewZeroland yep! Supposed to be here in august for demos at dealers. Really cool that energica flew y’all out there to check them out. More usable info in this vid than in others that have been released from the same event. Eventually the range discussion will not be an issue if the infrastructure gets built out. I wonder if/when the mpkW (miles per kW) will be more important than how far it a vehicle travels. However that won’t be important until there are just as many CCS as there are gas stations.
Great video, thanks for sharing. However as you kept us waiting a few days, I had hoped this video would be closer to an hour 😉. That is such a beautiful bike. I am now looking for someone to buy one slightly used kidney to pay for one. 😂 "Born to be wind" maybe that's because it's fast and quiet, it will just blow past you.
You get s super like from me. please give us more with this bike :) would like more info regarding travels with pavilion and travelgear like tents and more
That's so well said! They told me they couldn't believe what Zero did, and they wanted to make sure they took care of us. They want customers for life and it's working 😁
So cool. Well hopefully this helped lessen any imposter syndrome you may have had about being a professional e bike journalist. Electric aircraft and being flown across the globe to video about your experience with a new bike. Awesome! 😁
@@NewZeroland you have to try Portugal Nacional 2, it is the fourth biggest road in the world and is the best each year you have lots of People doing on motorcycle... The invitation is done...
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Fun video, as always. Of course you did not make my life easier, but luckily nobody can buy an Experia next week :) I am more and more convinced, that my SS9+ needs to go. The only question is, when. BTW, you did not have the chance to experience the DC charging, right? The possible better heat dissipation is only a statement from Energica?
Sounds like they're shipping in Sept/Oct! They were DC charging them in between ride sessions, but only for 15 min before the next ride, so it's hard to know how well the new battery shape will handle heat yet.
Oh, oh! I know a defect: It doesn't do 1000 km with 10 minutes of charge. That's what many say against electric motorcycles, ignoring that gas bikes don't do it either. BS aside, the last time I went on Stelvio (3 years ago now...) I got heavy rain after the first few km of the steep slope down. We had to endure the rain for the rest of the day for more the 2 passes towards Austria, it's not really the best weather for the scenery and the road becomes really dangerous, but it's an adventure. Luckily you got the nice weather too. How was the regen going down? Too strong at the stronger setting, or good?
Hahaha someday they will.. and when that day comes, people will have to admit that they don't need that much range 😂 The regen is adjustable so we set it to what we're used to on the Ribelles. It felt great and added a lot of energy back in on the downhill.
I think this is going to replace my BMW 1250RT - just need them to come back to me with a reasonable offer and the deal will be done. Fingers crossed! Norway beckons! It was fantastic on the BMW - I'm sure it will be fantastic on the Energica because they really have committed to electric!
This is the video I wanted to watch most after your one year ownership video of your first Energica. All very positive except the same mistake most of the world makes. If I turn on the radio for any program that might be interesting or informative I've noticed that the more the sound effects and the more intrusive the music, the program actually has less content. Hence the rap inspired backgrounds, the emotional input when the story line needs to develop and on and on. It grabs attention and actually raises tension in the listener which is the intent of the producers of B grade radio. Your videos do not need this. Your work is good enough. Other than that a superb video with the content I needed.
How many videos of mine have you seen? 😂 I hate to burst your bubble, but most of them are like this. Usually there are more memes. This "half real time riding review and half narrated information with close ups of the bike" is the only way to do it when the test ride is rushed and we learn more info about the bike afterwards. Anyway the Experia really impressed us all. Whenever you get a chance, definitely take it for a test ride!
@@NewZeroland So I did not make it clear enough. I love the videos I've seen, very informative and well done. My only complaint is the background "music". Where I once worked some employees wanted to bring in their music boxes. But the owner said only ear buds and only if there is no interference with concentration. Because not everyone enjoys the same music and we did work that took a lot of concentration. To point out if it was not obvious, the only complaint I could muster about your video is the same that everyone else seems intent on making, adding something that is not necessary. Like the vids of say a Ducati Pan on the race track. Who would add Mozart or Michael Jackson to enhance their video? As I stated before it is the norm in the industry and I've noticed that the less informative the program, the more some emotional input is necessary. Yours was very quiet compared to some others. Perhaps I should just buy the bike and stay off line. You did push me closer to a purchase, especially with your praise of the company and their parts and service video policy but I do hope they don't pipe in an alto butchering Puccini.
@@darraughwooton7290 haha yeah I totally understand. Music makes it more interesting and adds production value, but the wrong music can kill it for some people. I'll keep this in mind for our next trackday video. If I can record anything more than wind noise, I'll upload a whole lap of raw audio to share the true experience.
Awesome video! How is the wind protection (for the driver)? From the pictures it doesent seem like the fairings covers your legs, arms or upper body, but as this is all up to aerodynamics, what was your impression. (Obvioysly I am hunting for a full faired sport tourer)
@@NewZeroland Thanks a lot! I so sincerely want this bike, but I get no response from Energica (or their dealer). You are definately the very best electric bike reviewer on the interweb. Keep it coming! One more question though: It seems in the video that the new lighter motor is a bit more quiet than the other Energicas or is that just my wishful thinking?
@@mikkemus2928 Good question Mikke - I wonder if it is more quiet. I know a tech for Energica said the 2022 models were 20% more quiet than previous models due to a new casing around the motor. He also said that the high note sound was removed (very top whining annoying sound).
Nah, we're both still very much into sportbikes and going to trackdays. I was tempted for a minute though! I think the "touring" part is the more comfortable riding position, the wind protection, and the bags (you can see the hard shell cases on the bike that's on display). We didn't get to ride with luggage on but I'd imagine it would still handle really well.
That range is insane! I need half that in a supermoto with fast charging. So cool you got to ride in perfect weather and torrential downpour. How long were you riding for that day?
Now that you have ridden experia would you still go with Ribelle I have 1260 pikes peak ms and a panigale really debating about Ribelle Rs with screen and bags or experia
I like the more sporty riding style (and power!) of the Ribelle, but for touring I'd rather have the Experia. Your Multistrada is hard to beat, man. There isn't much better in the world, gas or electric.
You cant scrape the batt on the bottom .. cause fairing is in the way . . Actually i ve laid under it and thought to install a good baseplate wich will give you 4cm extra room and batt protection .. if bottom of batt is allready full proof if would install a light skidplate . ...
Great video and great bike but at $25k US, a lot of people including me are priced out of the market, unfortunately. For now, we stick with our Vespa Elettrica for the city and Surron/Talaria for the fun stuff ...
Yeah I feel ya man. This is the high end of EVs. I wouldn't expect everybody to go out and get them, the same way most people can't afford Teslas. Hopefully they make a cheaper model in the future.
@@NewZeroland yup, yup, wanted a Tesla for a long time but the constant price increases put it out of reach, funny thing, my Mini Electric does 95% what the Tesla does at 50% of the cost, where there is a will, there is a way, and the handling of the mini is amazing!
Very interesting to watch. I wonder how it would stack up against my Multristrada in New Zealand riding conditions. While I love my LiveWire, there's no way I'd want to ride it around say East Cape, on the goat track that constitutes a state highway in that part of New Zealand. I'd be interested to hear about different riding modes, any adapative suspension?
Sean! You have a Livewire?? Where are you located? We have a pretty big e-moto group in Wellington. I think the ground clearance on your Multistrada is a few cm's higher, and the Experia doesn't have active suspension (yet!) but it would be a blast on NZ's dirt backroads.
@@NewZeroland The LiveWire (mine is one of seven in all NZ, so I am told) lives in Auckland. I did see a photo of the Wellington EV group on the NZ EV reddit. I actually live in Singapore. I work in the motorcycle industry, lobbying for better regulations.
The italian for Flickable is "Pieghevole" :)
Hahaha thank you! 😂🇮🇹
This summer i'd like to take my Zero SR/S in the western Alps, in the Aosta Valley
@@pietrodania8064 That sounds awesome!
@@NewZeroland I have a question. Do you miss gear changing at all. Did it take time to get use to just ridding and breaking. Keep well from Australia.
@@c.a.marsupial.1282 nope, no way. Shifting is fun but not having to fuss with it is way more fun. With so much instant torque, you're always "in the right gear" as they say. It's easier to go fast 😁
Loved the part where you are riding behind Jen and go "what a view" and Jen in front without missing a beat goes "the mountains are nice too"... hahahaha
😂 Jenn is a cheeseball
@@NewZeroland Jenn is a true Unicorn, as I’ve never met another like her !!!
What a great experience. And chapeau to Energica for recognising the value and effort you guys put in 👍
Right?? I'm so thankful for this opportunity. We had the best time ever!
Thanks Sam. Great move by Energica letting actual owners test ride. This got so much info through comparisons for us Energicans 🤜🤛
Cheers buddy! Glad ya liked it. I wish I could have done a full walk-around and talk about all the little features, but we only had about 2 hours to ride it, mostly fighting traffic haha.
@@NewZeroland yeah they probably play it safe for now. Whatever they did it likely won't be worse. The thing I like most about this company is how fast they release what looks like small improvements but in the end these bikes get so much lighter in just a few years for example.
Sport tourers are right up my ally. I couldn't wait to watch your video and hear your opinion. The way you - and others - describe it, it seems like an electric version of a Yamaha Tracer 900, but better. Me living near the austrian alps, I'd certainly ex(peria)change my Tracer if i had the money.
Yeah man! It was a million times better than I expected. If you get a chance to test ride it, definitely try it out.
Well, it seems to be the best one so far. Interesting to drop the charger cooling fan, it should mean they have the thermal cutback issue solved. Only nit pick for me is the windscreen's blacked out section. I'm sure the camera angle comes into play but I'd want it all clear or lightly smoked. The "possible AC charging expandable capacity" seems like a hint of some sort.
Thanks for sharing, and yes the fact that yall own Energicas adds a lot to the review. I didn't hear a single goofy laugh and "oh man I went for the clutch again" which is mandatory with gas riders reviewing electric bikes.
Haha yeah I cringe every time I hear that now. How long have electric motorcycles existed, and people still haven't tried them?? The windscreen is adjustable actually.. you pull that black bar on it. I wish I had video of it, but everything happened so quick at the event. The liquid cooled charging was sweet. No official word about an upgrade, but they said it was hypothetically possible in the future, so I feel like it was planned for it.
Thanks a lot, now I want one.
Seriously though, thanks for sharing all your feedback. It seems like you both had an immense amount of fun.
Hey thanks for watching! Glad ya liked it 😁 We had the time of our lives.
On the COG: When I converted the Kawasaki Ninja to electric I first fitted all the cells into a box which was using the original motor mounts and the V shaped fairing space. Hight wise the box ended in the hollowed out tank space. The bike was top/front heavy and unpleasant to ride. I then cut the motor mounts off, which moved a new box 70mm to the rear. I also cut the fairing's keel in half and fitted a spacer at the bottom. Now I could place more cells at the bottom and the new box did not reach into the tank space anymore. I though ah well, a few mm here a few there.....but the difference in handling was simply AMAZING. Installed progressive springs front and adjustable shock at rear and despite of the heavier hub motor (+11kg on the rear wheel) and +30Kg overall it was more comfortable and rideable than before. Nice side effect: The wider fairing keeps the feet dry. Interesting to see that on the Energica you noticed the same effect ( minus the dry feet :).
Nice! I'm always surprised at how creative people can get when mounting batteries. Way more freedom than with engines!
Nice experience. Hub motor weight vs suspension have been the bane of my existence in conversion builds. Stock rear shock almost always needs replacing. Anything above 10kw on a wheel is clownishly heavy.
@@pandaexpresso Yes. I discussed with the manufacturer a 12kW liquid cooled hub motor and they offered me a prototype. But it was 53Kg and I declined. However the Aptera, Lightyear 0 and Lourdsdon (?) pick-up all use hub motors and I believe the hub is the future perhaps with conventional brakes eleminated using regen only.
1:45 "the mountains look nice too" buwahaha
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You are an awesome reporting team born to be wind. Cant wait for the next one😁
Thanks so much!
@@NewZeroland you both inspire me. Check out my build ruclips.net/video/ShkzRkO1CAg/видео.html
Euro driving is crazy on those tight roads. In Italy I was on a coach bus in a roundabout, and the corner of a building's roof was hanging a few feet over a concrete wall sort of into the roundabout. The corner of said building was crumbled from busses and trucks hitting it repeatedly. They will literally scrape by on narrow streets without a second thought while us Americans sue over minor bumper taps😂. Epic video with some nice BTS shots!
Holy crap hahaha that's nuts. I guess that's what bumpers are for, right? XD Cheers man! I'm excited for demo bikes to come to the US so you guys can torture test them.
I’m not quite convinced of gas powered motorcycles not making sense anymore, but I will say this, I really like the Energica Ribelle and Experia and might consider one in the future. Great content as always!
Cheers man! Glad ya liked it. They're really exciting bikes and I hope you get to test ride one sometime.
Bravo! This is so cool that Energica invited you!
Thanks! It really was the best trip ever 😁
One of the best and compleat videos i found so far about the Experia 🤟 thanks
Cheers! Glad you liked it 😁
Could feel the excitement
Love from Scotland 🏴
Cheers!
So cool guys, I’ve watched all the other journalists reviews from the event and yours is by far the best 👍🏻
Looking forward to the next one 🤙🏻
Aw thanks! I wish I was able t do a walk around and talk about all the cool quirky features on the bike, but we didn't have much time on it. I will say though, it was waaay better than I expected.
Like all your fans and friends here, I couldn't be happier that you two got to spend a romantic holiday on the dime of a company you already love and have invested in. Seriously, this is the dream of anyone considering a RUclips channel like yours. The company clearly knew how to maximize the location for both beauty and range.
P.S. Half the fun of going on trips around NZ with an Energica would be planning how to max out the range via charging points en route, like that amazing guy who raced across the US on his electric bike multiple times.
Thanks man! I feel insanely lucky to have had this opportunity. It was seriously the best 2 day trip ever 😂 And I agree.. the challenge of mapping routes is part of the fun!
Beautiful place to test ride a beautiful bike👍
Loved the content
Cheers! Glad you liked it 😁
That was a great video.
Happy about rain... Hmmm...
You need to ride in the UK, rain, rain, rain, rain, rain, oh, did I forget rain.
Thanks very much for sharing.
Hahaha sounds like NZ! ⚡☔
OMG look at that scenery!!! Mental!! Mountains!! Trees!! Epic roads!! Buses! ( Bye Bus ) Just utterly amazing. Oh and some utterly excellently amazingly awesome Energica Experia bikes to ride. Just mega!! That range with the regen was off the charts, don’t think the west coast of the South Island would give you any issues ( unlike last time ) What a fantastic experience provided by Energica!!
Right?? It was such an unreal experience being there, riding their bikes on those roads. I'm an Energica rider for life now 😂
This is the best bike energica have made ! Great design, great range, the power is enough for traveling.
Yeah!! I agree 😁
So looking forward to owning an Esperia! They look absolutely fabulous.
They're the ultimate!!
I've been watching your videos all morning. Very nice job - they were right to fly you out there!
Dude thanks so much! That means a lot 😁
When you risk getting in trouble at work so you can watch the latest NewZeroland video... I love Jen's excitement at the rain. I get that same feeling when I get caught in random weather on a motorcycle. Something about being out in the elements is just fun as long as you have the right gear. This video made my day - thanks for all the info!
This makes me way more excited for when my bike arrives! Last I heard they are hoping to hit the U.S. in September.
Right?? Simultaneously out in the elements but totally protected in your gear. I love it 😁 And dude that's so exciting! You're gonna love it. The Experia was way better than I expected.
@@NewZeroland I was super glad to hear you were not disappointed with performance. Did they give any insight on production timeline or are they already building them?
@@mleask oh yeah they're making the bikes now and should have them out to customers in October, depending on shipping times. Demo bikes are supposed to land in the US in Aug/Sept.
Wow I miss you so much! For some reason I wasn't subscribed to your channel, and I have not seen any of your videos for a few months, and even YT did not recommend them to me. Every now and then I thought something had happened to you, and then tonight you reappear in my feed! I subscribed immediately, and I am pleased to have found you with a visit to my country. It is absurd that to hear about an Italian brand I have to turn to a channel of a New Zealander, but sadly here in Italy the electric mobility is viewed badly by purists both for two and for four wheels. I am glad of your visit, I hope you are been well and see you soon!
Hey thanks so much for the amazing comment! That made my day :D I loved my time in the Dolomites and I wish I could have stayed longer. Videos will be a little slow to upload now that I'm back to work in New Zealand, but I'm glad you're enjoying these. There are a lot of Energica videos to watch! Thank you for the sub!
Dude! So thanks to your awesome video I now have a year to enjoy my Ribelle RS. At the rate I'm going it will have 30k miles by the time I trade it in for an Experia lol. Maybe I'll buy Ideanomics stock over the year and things will take off so I can have both!
Dude nice!! 😂 I have to admit I'm tempted too. The Experia felt so good to ride. I'll live vicariously through your travels on it.
Ah geez , thanks so much for taking us along with you ❤️ . Amazing , really impressed by the new range.
Thanks for watching! It was a super fun bike, and even more fun trip.
As a guy who's 5'6", definitely a sad note to start the video on, but the rest of the video was great! I'd love to have an Energica!
Yeah this thing is tall, for sure. The SS9 or Ribelle might fit you better, but everything can be lowered.
I can't wait, they seem so perfect!
It is!!! You're gonna love it bro.
So amazing!!! And you guys got to ride in rain, That’s Wild! Another great video! Thank you!
Thanks bro! This bike really blew our minds 😁
Jenn's joy riding in the rain, just delightful!
She loved it!!
You Two have to be the best Energica ambassadors down under. What a great report and a great bike, ticks all my boxes like a two wheeled Tesla.
Thanks man! I appreciate it 😁 The company is great so the least I can do is help spread the word.
@@NewZerolandI haven't had this I-Really-Want-One feeling for a very long time. There is an Austrian Channel called 1000PS and those guys are more traditional bikers. They visited the factory a while ago and came back very impressed with both: The bikes and the female CEO 😃👍
@@moestrei I saw their review of the Experia! It seemed like everybody who rode it loved it.
What a great "Experiance", including the Alpine downpour 😁
Great job by you both, as ever. 👍
Very much more useful to have the views of existing owners and those with years of EV Experiance (I already can see this bike is going to break my spelling)! Infinitely preferable to have your informed comparisons to the existing bikes than the comments of some journalists.
Looking forward to having a demo ride on one. I really hope I don't like it too much though! 😁
Thanks man!! And what an Experia-nce it was 😂 Be careful with this one. It'll steal your heart and all your money! It'll be a few days til I can watch your trip video but I'm really looking forward to it!
@@NewZeroland That's what worries me! 😂
No worries on watching my trip video. It's a long one, but it'll still be there. 😁
Amazing to watch. Great bike to ride from your video. I'm quite jealous Sam but you both had a ball by the look of it. Really enjoyed this video. Thanks for sharing this. No electric bikes when I was a teenager.
Thanks Gary! It was a really special experience. Sadly we were only in Italy for 2 days. Next time we'll stay for a month 😁
Cheers for all the Energica/Italy content, guys!
Also cool that Jen is included more in the videos now - you just can't be grumpy with a Jen in the house I guess ;)
Haha sooo true! Thanks for watching 😁
Awesome experience with the Experia! It makes a mockery of our lack of infrastructure compared to Europe. That bike will fit very well with their lifestyle. Touring & travelling through many countries instead of being stuck in 1. Great stuff Duo NZL🇮🇹👌
Thanks Steve! That thing was so much fun to ride. I hope they sell a bunch of these so we can see them on the roads 😁
Great video, looks like and absolute blast!
Cheers!
Finally a version that doesn't look like you're heading to the track.
Yeah! Not everybody wants to race. This bike is really exciting.
Man I can't wait to have one, especially when I'm back in Europe as those mountain roads...... bellissimo.
Great video yet again man, can't wait to chat about the bike more in the near future
Cheers man! We really need a stash of bikes in every country whenever we go to visit 😂
@@NewZeroland already doing it, 5 bike's in 3 country's ATM 😄
Fun video. Thanks for your efforts (and Jen's!)
Regarding to the term 'wind'; my first thought was the Dutch word 'windingen' which relates to the coil in an electric motor. But there are also the 'winding roads' ofcourse, or 'winding' in the meaning of 'turns'. Anyway, 'wind' suits the bike I would say :-)
About the bike, I love it but I think it's still not 'offroad-ish' enough for me. I expect even a Multistrada to do better when not on the tarmac. And then there's the pricetag ... *ouch*
I think I'll still be riding my vintage Eva for some time in the future. And use the GS for the adventure/allroad trips.
Yeah, it should be great on dirt, but not rocky trails. Maybe with a 19" front wheel, but even then I don't think that's what it was meant for.
I love Canazei, camped at Camping Marmolada on my SR a few times. Incredible scenery. Thanks for making me want an Experia even more.
Haha niiice! Man what a beautiful area. I already want to retire immediately and live there forever 😂
@@NewZeroland despite the 'Vid I still managed to have an absolute blast here for the 3 years I was in this beautiful country. I will miss it dearly and be making excuses to come back.
I don't remember if I mentioned it before or not, but I'll also likely be in your neck of the woods early next year for a work trip. I'm very much so looking forward to that.
@@bradk6172 Nice!! If you're in Wellington for any reason, lemme know! I have bikes you can ride 😁
@@NewZeroland Heck yea! Will do! I plan on taking some leave en route as we call it because NZ is on my bucket list so I hope I can explore a bunch of the islands.
Pretty cool, I didn't expect the Experia to be that great to be honest. Looks like I was wrong :)
Dude, me neither! It was way better than I expected.
thank you, I have an Esseesse 9 on order and I am wondering if I should switch to the E❌peria. The side charging and liquid cooling is tempting, but I don't want to wait, and I really think I'm going to like the RS version. I have almost zero motorcycle riding experience, so every insight I can gather is like gold at this point, thanks again.
Great choice! The SS9+RS is awesome and super easy to ride. I think that'll be a great first bike.
😂 Jen sure had a blast in the rain! I have a reservation yet I have reservations about my reservation! If I can get multiple charges while touring it’ll be a bust. So the battery temperature is my only concern. BTW I am almost at 15k miles on my 22 Ribelle
Whoa nice! Yeah sadly we couldn't answer that charge rate / battery heat question. You'll have to torture test it once it gets to the US 😁
@@NewZeroland I plan too! I might just pick it up and take it on a tour
Just 1 thing holding ppl back, $$$$$ of bike. Great video
Cheers! I feel ya man. New bikes are expensive.
Awsome experience you had there.
I see one of these in my future.
Cheers man! I'll admit I was tempted to trade in my bike for one 😂 The Experia is amazing!
Another great vid guys. Keep up the great work.
Cheers!
It’s been a bit? You taking a vacay or working on something super secret? Blink twice if they made you sign a NDA
@@patarchibald303 haha thanks for checking in man. I was on vacation for over a month after Italy and I'm just finally getting back into making videos. Unfortunately the next uploads will be out of order but I'll get back to this Italy trip soon 😁
Awesome video! The future is now.
Cheers man! Obviously we're not trading in our awesome Ribelles 😁 but it was a fun ride.
@@NewZeroland and it's more fun to say "Ribelle" than "Experia."
The view is fabulous ❤️
That is such a cool area!
Great video mate! Very envious!
Thanks man! Glad ya liked it.
Nice job! Glad y'all had fun and were invited. What's the jacket that Jen is wearing? Very cute and fits her great.
Thanks! Jenn was wearing a Triumph jacket. I'm not sure if that was the brand or something else with a Triumph logo on it.. but it's very much not waterproof 😂
Born to be wind.
Light, airy.
Always on the move, blowing to and fro.
Also, she's like the wind.
I know, that one blew right past you. 😈💨
😂🌀☁🚀
Excellent bike and excellent review.
Cheers!
@@NewZeroland Cheers!
The reduction in rotating mass compared to a petrol bike (and probably even the larger motor Energica) contributes to the flickable feeling. (also comment for the algorithm gods)
Haha cheers! See now I wanna get carbon wheels on an Experia 😂
Oh man, so cool guys
😁
Very cool ! thx 👍
I m watching this every week . Until i have mine ! .. so exited ..
Yessss! Have they given you an ETA? Surely the bikes should be landing soon.
@@NewZeroland they are silent untill party time !!!
Thanks for the initial thoughts... Somehow I would have wished that you had more time to test 😉
Unfortunately you experienced an area of the Alps that has enough CCS charging stations. That was probably intentional ☺️
Please be sure: THIS is the exception!
Have a look at the map and check the CCS charging possibilities in other parts of the Alps 😉
Unfortunately...
I think the bike is really great. So really great. Except for the price. That is currently just way too much money for a motorcycle.
But it shows a direction. And after 2 years Zero SR/S (🤬)and now again new BMW GS I see an alternative in the medium term.
Price and charging infrastructure... That does not fit yet. Unfortunately...
Well, as far as Plugshare says, there are stations all over the place. If you can find one within 100 miles, this bike will work perfectly. Price is something that will always be an issue, especially with new vehicles. Until there's a used market in a few years, these will only be for people with Ducati money.
@@NewZeroland
As for the price, I totally agree with you.
But about the charging stations:
The Alps are really huge! I am on the german side of the Alps. And the world of CCS charging within the Alps looks "scary" to "lousy"...
love ya will have a energica soon
I would have never guessed the Experia uses a narrower frame than the other Energicas! This bike has set the bar really high -- the big question is whether Zero has it in them to roll out a new DSR that can come anywhere close despite lacking DC fast charging among other issues.
Yeah, we're waiting to see what the DSR/X will be like. I will say, if it doesn't have DC charging, it'll be dead in the water.
On the other hand we would like Energica to also start making more affordable streetfighters for us the everyday commuters like Zero did.
@@eyangelosmixalopoulos2740 yeah true that. I'd still love a lightweight electric bike with DC fast charging. Hopefully they're workin on it!
i tell you in the future energica will be called for as the ahead of its time ev manufacturer.
Absolutely! Everyone else calls their bikes "the future of motorcycles" but Energica is already making them.
ahhh, finally a review we're they not going to say, "yeah oké, but it's no ICE..."
Nice tech info too, Sam.
Top storage is a bit weird to acces it.
Thanks! Yeah that tank space is interesting. I think they expect most people to use the top box and saddle bags.
Great video! I always enjoy a good "Wayne's World" reference.
😁 thanks bro!
🤌🏼 Enérgica! 🇮🇹
😁💪⚡🔋🇮🇹
I had the chance to ride last friday, downside it was in heavy rain. I really liked the Experia nice components used really nice ride. But the pricing, here in the Netherlands it is 31.000 euro's really too steep
Oh wow, that's reeeeeally expensive! It's only $24k in the US.
@@NewZeroland That is like 8k (in euro's) less :D and a better value for money, and it is a premium bike and I like it a lot. Guess I have to wait longer hopefully there will be a good electric bike for dutch wheathers and daily commute. Because I don't need those brembo's for just commuting :D I would think I almost never touched the brakes again when riding electric.
It's strange, I had the same problem as Jenn lifting a 2022 Hayabusa off it's stand, but zero problems doing my Eva. The hayabusa is a solid 80lbs lighter than the Eva too. The person at the dealer - a very short stubby woman - told me to straighten the handlebar and that will get it up easier. worked like a charm. Jenn should try that next time, I noticed her bars were still tilted left as she was trying to pick it up.
It wasn't the weight.. it was the seat height. She couldn't get her foot onto the ground on the other side. Even stopping was tricky because she could only reach one foot at a time.
@@NewZeroland Just like me. I can only put my large toe on the ground on the hayabusa if I try using both feet. effectively forcing me to go all-in on the side with the kick stand to get one foot flat as my thigh hangs off the other end. I straighten the bar, push off and I have to quickly shuffle myself to the right before it falls and touch my right foot down. granted, I can at least reach my kickstand again in this position but from there I am juggling left and right. I am certain the Eva at stock height will be even worse. I will raise my bike back to stock one day. I'd like to ride any bike without alterations and I see shorter people do it.
@@twrcrew8852 Oh wow! Hayabusas are some of the shortest bikes next to Harleys 😳 I was shown a suspension linkage piece that can be adjusted on the Experia so that might fit after some adjustments.
@@NewZeroland yep. 5 foot 6, a narrow inseam and legs the length of my arms will do that lol. Yamahas are virtually unridable by me for the same reasons, for now.
It actually broke my heart the first time i swung a leg over a busa, because I always wanted one just to have. It's like the supra of bikes, but although low from factory, the seat cushion is just a little too wide and my legs don't cover as much real estate as they do on the eva or the suzuki supersports.
Wow thats range is insane. I only get 250km range on my 18L 1800cc gas bike. Still waiting for that EnergiCruiser.
Yeah man! It's a super exciting time. I'm looking forward to what Energica does next.
This is great. Was smiling the whole video. I'm happy for you two.
For a long time, I was really looking forward to buying or building a sportbike or sport-touring.
But bad roads and certain realizations, is what got me into off-roading, Dual-Sports, and midsize or smaller ADV bikes. I would still rather build an AWD bike with hub motors, but this was still very pleasant to watch.
Thank you two, and Energica.
Cheers! Thanks for watching. For slow speed stuff hub motors are great, but I'm not sure how they'd handle off-road. A hard hit on the wheel might damage the motor.
@@NewZeroland
Because of FortNine's video on the Yamaha TW200, and to protect my hubmotors, I've decided on using fat tire, wide rim hubmotors.
Wide tire bikes have to lean a lot, to counter the centrifugal forces of cornering, but having a high center of gravity, means you don't have to lean as much.
I learned that from MikeOnBikes video on motorcycle geometry, and Ari Henning's video about why some bikes have wide tires.
I'm already purposely mounting batteries high, for a high center of gravity, so they change direction like a fighter jet, amplify the load transfer on the tires under acceleration & braking for grip, and hopefully, counteract the weight & width of the hub motors.
We demand 4K video. Thanks for the review.
Cheers! I should start shooting in 4K. You're right.
I came here for the cat stickers/graphics and I was seriously let down… 😿
Seems like an exceptional bike! I’m in the market for a second bike - seems like a good competitor. But I really want to see what the back to back charging is like. One would hope this won’t be an issue as it’s being touted as a proper touring bike
Haha sorry, never went fast enough for the kittens. Yeah the charging thing is the big question I wish I could have answered. Also highway range. We just didn't have enough time, unfortunately. Once you guys get some demo bikes in the US, torture tests will be done 😁
@@NewZeroland yep! Supposed to be here in august for demos at dealers. Really cool that energica flew y’all out there to check them out. More usable info in this vid than in others that have been released from the same event. Eventually the range discussion will not be an issue if the infrastructure gets built out. I wonder if/when the mpkW (miles per kW) will be more important than how far it a vehicle travels. However that won’t be important until there are just as many CCS as there are gas stations.
The "cockpit"/riding psoition reminds my of my KTM 1290 SA S - which is a GOOD thing. 👍
Absolutely! I really liked it.
@@NewZeroland 👍 I really hope they do a large adventure-tourer soon, something like the Experia but more off-road, bigger battery, 150hp+ etc.
Great video, thanks for sharing. However as you kept us waiting a few days, I had hoped this video would be closer to an hour 😉. That is such a beautiful bike. I am now looking for someone to buy one slightly used kidney to pay for one. 😂
"Born to be wind" maybe that's because it's fast and quiet, it will just blow past you.
Haha thanks man! I can totally upload a raw ride video from my gopro.. that'd be an hour's worth of footage for ya 😂
@@NewZeroland Sounds like a plan 🤣
You get s super like from me.
please give us more with this bike :)
would like more info regarding travels with pavilion and travelgear like tents and more
Thanks! Sadly we only had 2 hours with the bike. Now we'll have to wait a few months until someone buys one.
This is what it means, to develop a customer first brand, when building an experience.
That's so well said! They told me they couldn't believe what Zero did, and they wanted to make sure they took care of us. They want customers for life and it's working 😁
So cool. Well hopefully this helped lessen any imposter syndrome you may have had about being a professional e bike journalist. Electric aircraft and being flown across the globe to video about your experience with a new bike. Awesome! 😁
Thanks bro! I feel so lucky to have had this opportunity. Energica is the coolest!
Awesome Junket, was there any mention of a dealer in New -Zeroland- Zealand??
S&J Motors, Miramar?!
There were talks, but nothing official yet. Hopefully soon!
Smick lookin' bike. All terrains & custom bashplate /bars = Ultimate Dual sport? Sold!
Hell yeah!!
Nice ride it is one of my favourites... But the tim€€€€
The Alps are amazing!
@@NewZeroland you have to try Portugal Nacional 2, it is the fourth biggest road in the world and is the best each year you have lots of People doing on motorcycle... The invitation is done...
Fun video, as always. Of course you did not make my life easier, but luckily nobody can buy an Experia next week :) I am more and more convinced, that my SS9+ needs to go. The only question is, when. BTW, you did not have the chance to experience the DC charging, right? The possible better heat dissipation is only a statement from Energica?
Sounds like they're shipping in Sept/Oct! They were DC charging them in between ride sessions, but only for 15 min before the next ride, so it's hard to know how well the new battery shape will handle heat yet.
Oh, oh! I know a defect: It doesn't do 1000 km with 10 minutes of charge.
That's what many say against electric motorcycles, ignoring that gas bikes don't do it either.
BS aside, the last time I went on Stelvio (3 years ago now...) I got heavy rain after the first few km of the steep slope down.
We had to endure the rain for the rest of the day for more the 2 passes towards Austria, it's not really the best weather for the scenery and the road becomes really dangerous, but it's an adventure.
Luckily you got the nice weather too.
How was the regen going down? Too strong at the stronger setting, or good?
Hahaha someday they will.. and when that day comes, people will have to admit that they don't need that much range 😂 The regen is adjustable so we set it to what we're used to on the Ribelles. It felt great and added a lot of energy back in on the downhill.
I think this is going to replace my BMW 1250RT - just need them to come back to me with a reasonable offer and the deal will be done. Fingers crossed! Norway beckons! It was fantastic on the BMW - I'm sure it will be fantastic on the Energica because they really have committed to electric!
Awesome man! I'm not sure how it compares to a BMW, but I really liked it. I can't wait to watch videos of people riding these things all over.
These bikes make the old Zero SR look primitive!
Haha hey we all started on Zeros 😁 They're still the best and most affordable intro to electric motorcycles.
This is the video I wanted to watch most after your one year ownership video of your first Energica. All very positive except the same mistake most of the world makes. If I turn on the radio for any program that might be interesting or informative I've noticed that the more the sound effects and the more intrusive the music, the program actually has less content. Hence the rap inspired backgrounds, the emotional input when the story line needs to develop and on and on. It grabs attention and actually raises tension in the listener which is the intent of the producers of B grade radio. Your videos do not need this. Your work is good enough. Other than that a superb video with the content I needed.
How many videos of mine have you seen? 😂 I hate to burst your bubble, but most of them are like this. Usually there are more memes. This "half real time riding review and half narrated information with close ups of the bike" is the only way to do it when the test ride is rushed and we learn more info about the bike afterwards. Anyway the Experia really impressed us all. Whenever you get a chance, definitely take it for a test ride!
@@NewZeroland So I did not make it clear enough. I love the videos I've seen, very informative and well done. My only complaint is the background "music". Where I once worked some employees wanted to bring in their music boxes. But the owner said only ear buds and only if there is no interference with concentration. Because not everyone enjoys the same music and we did work that took a lot of concentration. To point out if it was not obvious, the only complaint I could muster about your video is the same that everyone else seems intent on making, adding something that is not necessary. Like the vids of say a Ducati Pan on the race track. Who would add Mozart or Michael Jackson to enhance their video? As I stated before it is the norm in the industry and I've noticed that the less informative the program, the more some emotional input is necessary. Yours was very quiet compared to some others. Perhaps I should just buy the bike and stay off line. You did push me closer to a purchase, especially with your praise of the company and their parts and service video policy but I do hope they don't pipe in an alto butchering Puccini.
@@darraughwooton7290 haha yeah I totally understand. Music makes it more interesting and adds production value, but the wrong music can kill it for some people. I'll keep this in mind for our next trackday video. If I can record anything more than wind noise, I'll upload a whole lap of raw audio to share the true experience.
Firstables!
I need a Jenn
Right??
We all do !!! She is something special, no doubt !
Did you see the new DSR? Looks like the Energica Experia
Yep, but what all the journalists are ignoring is the DSR-X is the exact same bike Zero sold last year with some new body panels 😂
Awesome video! How is the wind protection (for the driver)? From the pictures it doesent seem like the fairings covers your legs, arms or upper body, but as this is all up to aerodynamics, what was your impression. (Obvioysly I am hunting for a full faired sport tourer)
Great question! Upper body is totally covered, and the tank is wide enough to shield your knees. It felt like full protection from the wind.
@@NewZeroland Thanks a lot! I so sincerely want this bike, but I get no response from Energica (or their dealer). You are definately the very best electric bike reviewer on the interweb. Keep it coming! One more question though: It seems in the video that the new lighter motor is a bit more quiet than the other Energicas or is that just my wishful thinking?
@@mikkemus2928 Good question Mikke - I wonder if it is more quiet. I know a tech for Energica said the 2022 models were 20% more quiet than previous models due to a new casing around the motor. He also said that the high note sound was removed (very top whining annoying sound).
Would you buy /own it over the Eva Ribelle ? Is it the touring "function" of the bike that would decide, what is luggage like ??
Nah, we're both still very much into sportbikes and going to trackdays. I was tempted for a minute though! I think the "touring" part is the more comfortable riding position, the wind protection, and the bags (you can see the hard shell cases on the bike that's on display). We didn't get to ride with luggage on but I'd imagine it would still handle really well.
That range is insane! I need half that in a supermoto with fast charging.
So cool you got to ride in perfect weather and torrential downpour. How long were you riding for that day?
Yeah man! We had about 2 hours on the bikes, which wasn't nearly enough. We only used about 30%. Next time I wanna try charging it.
8:16, are you quite sure they didn't take you to Wicklow (Ireland)?
😂⚡☔
@@NewZeroland Bingo.
Now that you have ridden experia would you still go with Ribelle I have 1260 pikes peak ms and a panigale really debating about Ribelle Rs with screen and bags or experia
I like the more sporty riding style (and power!) of the Ribelle, but for touring I'd rather have the Experia. Your Multistrada is hard to beat, man. There isn't much better in the world, gas or electric.
Great vedio love from India
Is the energica will lunch in India
Cheers! I hope they open in India soon.
You cant scrape the batt on the bottom .. cause fairing is in the way . . Actually i ve laid under it and thought to install a good baseplate wich will give you 4cm extra room and batt protection .. if bottom of batt is allready full proof if would install a light skidplate . ...
That's a good idea! I'm assuming they don't want you riding this off-road, but if you wanted to, a skidplate would be a smart upgrade.
@@NewZeroland i assume they want me to have fun ! And if possible ruin the bike ! ... thats what bikes are for
hope this bike comes to the rocky mountains
Here's hoping! Is there an Energica dealer nearby?
@@NewZeroland soon to be. I know what I'm requesting.
Great video and great bike but at $25k US, a lot of people including me are priced out of the market, unfortunately. For now, we stick with our Vespa Elettrica for the city and Surron/Talaria for the fun stuff ...
Yeah I feel ya man. This is the high end of EVs. I wouldn't expect everybody to go out and get them, the same way most people can't afford Teslas. Hopefully they make a cheaper model in the future.
@@NewZeroland yup, yup, wanted a Tesla for a long time but the constant price increases put it out of reach, funny thing, my Mini Electric does 95% what the Tesla does at 50% of the cost, where there is a will, there is a way, and the handling of the mini is amazing!
So how long would a charge session at a DC fast charger, charging from 10-80% last?
10-80% would probably take 30min to charge, and that could get you 100 miles or so, depending how fast you ride. Could be more.
Very interesting to watch. I wonder how it would stack up against my Multristrada in New Zealand riding conditions. While I love my LiveWire, there's no way I'd want to ride it around say East Cape, on the goat track that constitutes a state highway in that part of New Zealand. I'd be interested to hear about different riding modes, any adapative suspension?
Sean! You have a Livewire?? Where are you located? We have a pretty big e-moto group in Wellington. I think the ground clearance on your Multistrada is a few cm's higher, and the Experia doesn't have active suspension (yet!) but it would be a blast on NZ's dirt backroads.
@@NewZeroland The LiveWire (mine is one of seven in all NZ, so I am told) lives in Auckland. I did see a photo of the Wellington EV group on the NZ EV reddit. I actually live in Singapore. I work in the motorcycle industry, lobbying for better regulations.
@@seanpmcg no way! That sounds like an exciting job 😳
@@NewZeroland check your linkedin
Great video, thanks!
Now you should ride a V4 Multistrada so that you can really compare two very nice ADV styled bikes.
Thanks.
I rode a BMW GS a few years back, but that's my only touring bike experience. I have no interest in riding another Ducati 😂
Wha?
The Multi is such a great bike for eating up miles. The Experia looks like an ADV like bike to me. Fantastic trip opportunity you guys had. Great
@@NewZerolandexperia and multi are highly comprable imo, if you did a comparison it'd be a banger
@@AuRowe the Multi is superior in power, range, electronics, etc.. but the engines are still crap lol.
Where can we buy those bikes in NZ? Any dealership?
Cheers from Auckland and Kia Kaha!
Not yet, but word on the street is a dealer is opening soon!
@@NewZeroland Would Love to be that Dealer and invest!
OMG !! I want one ;)
Yesssss!