1 Year with an Energica Ego

[@pinaero]

Such an excellent video, brother. The cinematics, the dialogue, the real world knowledge. You are amazing and you deserve great things. Thank you for sharing such an amazing piece with the world!

[@NewZeroland]

Thanks bro! 90% of this is stuff everybody has seen before, but I wanted to sum up my year with a video collage, if you will. Time to start making content for next year 😁

[@nicolozak]

As italian born in Modena I'm proud to see you like it♥️

[@NewZeroland]

Hey nice!! Yeah man, these are the best electric motorcycles ever.

[@mktphajas]

I get really excited when I hear about eBikes. The weight is still an issue for those who like mixed routes, but I am quite confident that in a couple of years Energica will manage to improve in that aspect. :)

[@NewZeroland]

Hell yeah! The new models are amazing, especially the Experia. That bike doesn't feel heavy at all. Energica is working on the coolest stuff right now 😁

[@3dw3dw]

Best and most realistic review video I've seen. When you showed me their customer service you really touched on a subject that is very important to me and you probably just sold a bike.

[@NewZeroland]

Wow nice! Thanks, I really appreciate that. There are too many paid promotional videos and biased reviews out there, so I wanted to make one from the perspective of an owner. Glad ya liked it! I'm buying a second Energica, so I guess that means something 😂

[@Chickenheart93]

Absolutely perfect synopsis of Energica Ownership! They truly care about their family of customers.

[@NewZeroland]

Thanks, Ed! They do. I try not to get into brand loyalty but I'd buy another Energica just because of the people.

[@Chickenheart93]

@@NewZeroland ditto! Number 1 thing that sold me on the company was how Stefano and the gang took care of Daren and his EGO+. What other company would bring a test ride to you. I’m just bummed I’m not going on the Reno ride. I can’t wait to get the replacement bike and start riding again (I’m starting to walk again lol)

[@NewZeroland]

@@Chickenheart93 That'll be a really interesting ride to watch. I know Gabe is bummed he won't have his bike for it either. Hope your healing is going well!

[@Chickenheart93]

@@NewZeroland healing is going great. I got permission to walk on Friday and I’m already getting around so hopefully normal by June.

[@merlinrazzo5022]

I pre-ordered my new Eva Rebelle RS back in Jan/Feb and ended up tearing my right Achilles tendon playing basketball the day before I was supposed to take delivery of my bike in April, which sucked!! Stefano and Laurence, who had been awesome the whole step of the way, changed their plans on the fly, and delivered the bike to my house in Scottsdale since i was laid up. I got to see some of the other demo bikes, and they gave me a personal tutorial of all the controls even though I knew them from other vids. They were in no hurry, and I literally did feel like their only customer. Customer service cannot be rated high enough

[@CinnamonCanine]

My dude your series on E-Bikes is the best I've seen for the Energica. The information you've provided was not only entertaining but enough for me to decide I need it before I've even seen one in person! Thanks so much for all your efforts bud!

[@CinnamonCanine]

@@NewZeroland oh I was gutted to see the title stating you sold it but even before I watched the video I just knew it had to be for a damn good reason 😆. Your attitude towards the Ego and it's features made me dive super deep into EV technology when before seeing your series I would never have considered an EV. I'm already writing the dear John letter to my R6 😬

[@NewZeroland]

@@CinnamonCanine whoaaaa! Oh man haha, so you probably saw I've owned two R6's :D I love those bikes! They're the perfect sportbike. But yeah, if you wanna go electric, Energica is the only way. Thanks for making my day haha. These comments have been so fun to read!

[@CinnamonCanine]

@@NewZeroland for sure I'm going to miss the R6 but I'm ready to embrace the future haha! So happy I got the chance to interact with you 😀 thanks for the excellent replies! Stay safe buddy 🤘

[@moonshinethics]

one of the things I love so much about your videos is they aren't the typical electric moto review where all they talk about is how there's no clutch, no gears to shift and so on. I'm not looking for reviews on how its so foreign compared to a gas bike. I've been riding maxi scooters for the past few years because I just love twist and go and currently have a Piaggio BV350 which has pretty strong engine breaking, so when you talked about being able to adjust that to preference that really stood out to me. Because my riding style is similar, to where I use engine breaking the majority of my time riding. I'm waiting for the ev market to catch up to the maxi scooter market. I just love step throughs. BMW has one but it hasn't been updated in like 5 years and the ergonomics feel like I'm sitting on top of brick wall :/ Awesome review Sam love your content!

[@NewZeroland]

Thanks moonshinethics! I saw something about a new BMW scooter.. or at least a concept, called Definition CE 04. It looks super futuristic. Hopefully that one feels better to ride. You're right that so far electric scooters are only for low-speed city stuff and we need bigger options!

[@RyuLongRHOG]

The casualness of the narration belies how professional this video is.

[@NewZeroland]

Sorry I wasn't more excited 😂

[@pinaero]

O M G. Smiley Jenn comes in SWINGING! :)

[@NewZeroland]

😂😂😂 her first ever comment was first.

[@saketjoshi4476]

Watched your video AND RIGHT NOW I AM BOOKING ONE......... Half the credit : Bike Half : A well scripted, edited and presented video ! YOU THE BEST ! CHEERS !

[@NewZeroland]

Whoa awesome!! I may be biased but you made a great choice :D Congrats and have fun!!

[@supramentalmanifestation]

Thank you so much for this video, Brother. Really well done. I'm watching because I have invested in IDEX who just increased ownership in Energica from 20% to 70%, and I've been riding my whole life. I really think I've made a great investment and now I really am considering an Energica. Funny how the best sales videos come from people who really know and love the product in a somewhat unbiased way.

[@NewZeroland]

Cheers, Mateo! That means a lot. The new bikes are such a huge improvement over the one I had and I can't wait to ride one. You invested in the right company 😎

[@markkitaoka8783]

I can SO APPRECIATE an owner's perspective on this bike. I often compare demo or two week rides versus ownership to dating. Great to go out once or twice a week, after 'an appropriate amount of time 'being able to 'hook up.' But dating is WAY DIFFERENT than getting married or moving in together! All of the warts come out then so a true picture of how I view a product comes from an owner. Thank you for taking the time to chronicle your experience with the Ego. I'm sure many others appreciate the time and candor you put into your work.

[@NewZeroland]

Haha thanks man! That's a great analogy. It totally is like dating. Living with someone can either build a stronger bond or it can drive you crazy. This bike is like living with a supermodel. She's wild and unforgiving but so sexy and Italian 😂

[@markkitaoka8783]

@@NewZeroland Yeah she's gorgeous that's for sure! And like I've said to only a handful of gorgeous gfs - "You're WAY TOO NICE to be this good looking" it sounds as if you found a hot supermodel that is low maintenance! Italian gals are good gfs! Now if you can teach the bike to cook things can get even better! LOL

[@CRPerformance1]

This video makes me even more anxious to get my ribelle. Other than the extra money, the new 21.5 bikes solve some of your concerns. Range, weight etc. But both types are great looking machines. My bike was originally supposed to be here at the end of April. Now it's the end of May. The last I heard, it was going to dock in SF on Monday, May 10th. And should be processed and delivered by the beginning of June. I'M SO EXCITED!

[@NewZeroland]

Oh mannnn! Hopefully it arrives soon. Everything seems to be delayed everywhere in the world right now. You're gonna have a blast though, and just in time for summer!

[@ronaldb479]

Amazing community. I can't wait to join once I get enough saved! Family first for now ^^ and the Y is definitely filling the void for now. Great video brother!!!

[@NewZeroland]

Thanks Ronald! I'm jealous of your Y. They still haven't come out in NZ yet, if you can believe that. Everything takes a year or two to get here.

[@ronaldb479]

@@NewZeroland whaaaa?!?!? That I didn’t know!

[@santanumaitra3962]

Very informative and easy video. No gimmicks, no pretense. It was helpful particularly when I am considering switching to an electric motorcycle. Zero does come to my mind a lot since we live in central California, but I do see the value of Energica. Thanks again for the video.

[@NewZeroland]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it. If you want a cheap commuter, there is no better bike than Zero. For longer trips or track days where you need performance, Energica is the only way to go!

[@exnbil]

Thank you so much for your review. I have been consistently searching online for reviews on electric motorcycles and yours literally blew me away. The honesty and the sincerity of the information you give is easily recognized. Again thank you so much.

[@NewZeroland]

Thanks, William! I really appreciate it. This bike is pretty old now and Energicas newer models seriously destroy it in every way. Things are moving so fast these days so I'll have to keep shooting videos to keep you guys updated 😂 Thanks again!

[@pinaero]

Impenetrable to rockets! 🚀

[@NewZeroland]

Big badda boom!

[@Demoni696]

Glad to hear your still loving the ride.

[@NewZeroland]

Absolutely! 😎

[@gordonatkins9384]

Sam, you nearly forgot about the carbon fibre....😄

[@NewZeroland]

Never!! 😂

[@marcbrasse747]

The 13.4 casing might be heavy but it looks like a piece of art. The same applies to the drive section. It reminds me of how the original Buggati’s engines were designed. So anybody who says the mechanical parts of an electric part look boring are dead wrong. I will turn my Esseesse9 into a half-faired sportsbike and will leave all that stuff in plain sight. And maybe, maybe one day that casing will be filled with the next generation of lighter, Long Range battery tech. If I live long enough. 😁

[@NewZeroland]

@@marcbrasse747 that's a great plan! Thanks for watching 😁 Happy riding to you!

[@willyd-adv]

Cant wait for an ADV version, weight ergonomics wont matter as much.and silent travel in the wilderness is the dream

[@NewZeroland]

That would be amazing! If someone can figure out DC fast charging on an off-road capable e-moto, it would change everything.

[@octopusenvy]

This is exactly what I'm after and been waiting for. Of course it will be heavy to start like a GS, but at least we can go off-road more (i take my Eva107 on gravel & a short trail/track every time I ride it from/to home). It will be a LONG while until it's lightweight and long-range and off-road and DCFC, but I'll settle for 3 of those :) Otherwise it's time to build a custom Energica!!!

[@rogermckenzie2711]

A satisfied customer is the best advertisement any company could have! When's the next instalment of Jen's bike hunting? Or is mention of the newer Energica part of the solution? Waiting for the next exciting episode....

[@NewZeroland]

Haha soon! We wanted to test ride a Super Soco but the shop sold their only one the night before.. so we went and rode something else that is also exciting 😁

[@Frank-cr1uy]

He, new Energica commercial ;) but your right great bike and family members

[@NewZeroland]

Thanks Frank!

[@mwbrada]

I love that you addressed the elephant of weight right out of the gate, and how it will impact throwing it side to side at slower speeds. Great video! I'm lusting after the 2022 Tricolore!

[@NewZeroland]

Thanks man! Gotta be truthful about the experience. I'm not selling these bikes so these are just my own personal feelings about them. All that said, I got to ride a 2022 Ego with Ohlins and carbon fiber wheels, and it was insane how much better it felt!

[@mwbrada]

@@NewZeroland dude I get it. I found a pristine 2002 Aprilia RSV Mille R with under 500 miles and I feel bad riding it now. It needs to be on a pedestal of the V-Twin haydays when everyone was trying to catch Ducati. I want something else and e-bikes are the future. Energica has a proven pedigree and as you addressed brembo and Ohlins are the best components going.

[@mwbrada]

@@NewZeroland those wheels are so gorgeous... come on...

[@dustinbrown6753]

What I understand from this video is that we will be seeing the new Energica on this channel any day now.

[@NewZeroland]

O___O I hope I hope I hope! Definitely time for an upgrade.

[@zoligabor1861]

I agree with pinaero.. such an exellent vide Sam.. 🏍🎦🆒

[@NewZeroland]

Cheers, Zoli! Glad ya liked it :)

[@wombatgk]

I purchased the Ribelle RS around 2 months ago after always saying I would never have an electric bike. Absolutely agree with your words. Great bike to ride and a lot of fun. Haven't quite worked through the battery anxiety yet! 😀

[@NewZeroland]

Niiiice!! Congrats. I'm biased but the Ribelle RS is the best one you can get. I'm excited for ya! 😁

[@LexSummer]

Today i hit the 40'000 km mark. After 23 month of ownership. It is hard to describe "how it's to be a freakin MotoE bike owner" But i could not say it better.. Really an excelent vid 👍

[@NewZeroland]

Holy cow that's impressive!! Are you shooting a review video?? I think you have the most km's on an Energica so far.

[@LexSummer]

​@@NewZeroland Someone from Energica confirmed that im on the second place. how ever... I guess i'm the motovloger with the most miles. And yes i will do a review vid. I will talk about pro and con. also feeding the haters with new amunition. 🤣

[@NewZeroland]

@@LexSummer yesssss!

[@DaBinChe]

Interesting that you brought up Right To Repair with Zero. So far all the official Zero parts I have gotten from AF1Racing: parking brake, belt, etc. I'll see if I can get a Charge Tank in the future, still not sure if I want to spend that kinda $$$ for it. As of now, as a commuter bike I don't need the charge tank but plan on doing road trips with it maybe...then I'll want to get it for sure.

[@NewZeroland]

Same! AF1 Racing has been amazing. You might need a firmware update to get a charge tank to work, so it might be a dealer-only install. Not sure though.

[@DaBinChe]

@@NewZeroland good to know about possible firmware update.

[@MrCol916]

Cheers Sam...another food for thought vid ...I recently put a mechanical cruise control device on my speedy......wish I'd done it years ago.....really good to give ya right hand/wrist a break and not slow down.....

[@NewZeroland]

Thanks man, and nice! Cruise control is a game changer for long highway rides.

[@Magic_Toaster]

I've been feeling kind of down lately about making more videos about my ego, but this just reminded me why I love it so much and why I want everyone to hear about it so they can feel the same excitement I do. Brilliant work and you made my day 😀 I think I might do my next video I was thinking about now that asks the question "is an energica the perfect beginner bike?" Spoiler: Short answer: no Long answer: depends on the person, heh 😉

[@NewZeroland]

Haha good idea! And thanks man. I'm glad there are more of us popping up, taking the chance on electrics, finding out what they're like and seeing how far they can go. Do you have any road trips planned on yours?

[@Magic_Toaster]

@@NewZeroland I want to ride around Chicago and probably ride out to Michigan to say hi to my brother. He actually decided make his own youtube channel (since he got excited that I made one)called "engineering perspective" and made two videos about his tesla model 3 and each video has more views than all mine combined, hehe, but im really happy for him. I hope we can go to the drag strip together and do a "Electric car vs electric motorcycle" thing, it'll be fun.

[@stevenb7319]

I loved your analogy about moving to Japan. 😁

[@NewZeroland]

Bwahaha I thought you would! I realized I never looked back through our videos from there, so this was a good excuse to put them on youtube. I'm soooo excited about your move!

[@stevenb7319]

Me too. It’s getting close. The clips you posted are crazy fun. What was the wild boat? That looks like a ship from an anime.

[@NewZeroland]

@@stevenb7319 dude it was! That's a ferry in Odaiba that was designed by the creator of Galaxy Express 999.

[@stevenb7319]

@@NewZeroland what!!! I love that series. That sounds amazing.

[@stevenb7319]

Dude you are my hero. Like 12 seconds of new video and mostly B roll video and new narrative. Wait was the PlayStation remote video new too? Either way great video with mostly editing and dusting off old videos. That’s impressive editing skills. You are an F*#€ing KZbin video machine. 😆 And I love that Jenn got first.

[@evolv.e]

Sixth! Congratulations on 1 year Sam!

[@NewZeroland]

Thanks bro! 😁

[@TylerPlantaTree]

Really solid video mate. I bought my zero because of you. I still love it and can't see myself buying a new bike for awhile, but this video was gold.

[@NewZeroland]

Cheers Tyler! No joke, your supportive comments motivated me to keep making these videos early on, like 5 years ago. So thank you for inspiring me to inspire you haha.

[@timaurus]

Great review, authentic

[@NewZeroland]

Cheers, Tim!

[@thra5herxb12s]

The year sure flew past quickly. It's been a great journey following you along the way 👍

[@NewZeroland]

Thanks Dean! It really has flown by.

[@RoninXiC]

Thank you for all these lovely videos

[@NewZeroland]

Thanks for watching!

[@dresdonfury]

Another solid vid. I’ve now had my Zero SRS for 6 months and keep having issues trying to charge... it’s a variable issue though. My biggest problem is poor customer service. I’ll give it another 6 months, crossing fingers my charging situation improves, and will reevaluate. Perhaps an Energica is in the future.

[@NewZeroland]

Oh man, good luck. Hopefully Zero comes through for you. I've heard too many stories about SR/S lemons lately and it's a bummer. Zeros are still way better for commuting, in my opinion.. but Energicas do everything else so well that I don't think I can buy another Zero haha.

[@mattowen5136]

wow, thank you, that was a great walk through of this bike. I'm sold!

[@NewZeroland]

Thanks! I actually rode the newer version of the Ego last week and it blew my mind how much lighter and faster it was.

[@TheRealAlpha2]

Happy motoversery! May you have many more! Now I'm wondering what it'd be like if you could mod a dualshock controller analog stick in as a thumb throttle. Probably have to replace it every 50 miles. (80.4 km)

[@NewZeroland]

Right?? And thanks :D It's been so fun and I'm looking forward to another year of adventures.

[@usmcsaxoki]

Great video with great points. Still love my SR and can't wait to ride once it finally warms up here. Pretty sure I'm going to keep the SR and Volt as long as possible and my next EV will be a Model X. Energicas are definitely for more serious riders than myself. Think they're cool, but the Zero is more my style.

[@NewZeroland]

Duuude a Model X would be amazing. Those things are pure luxury. I feel ya on the SR. Mine is still so much fun to ride. We want to replace it but don't really have a reason to. It fills all our needs and doesn't have any problems, so we'll probably keep it for a while longer, too.

[@Unknown-pt5zn]

I also have seen Damon Hypersport HS and it goes supposedly double the range of the Energica but not sure about it Energica looks so stylish too

[@NewZeroland]

Yeah Damon can claim whatever they want but they haven't proven anything yet. Let's see if they build a bike with all those specs. I hope they do, but it sounds like a scam.

[@MatyasLemberTutorials]

Great video as always! Thanks! Nice to see that you don't have problems from those fast charging.

[@NewZeroland]

Thank you! Nope, no problems. Only problem is not enough free time for more road trips!

[@merlinrazzo5022]

Finally got my 2021 Energica Eva Ribelle RS, the first one of those they sold!! It’s an absolute torque MONSTER, and insanely fun to ride. I am still breaking in that 21.5 kW battery, and Laurence and Steffano explained to me I need to build “battery elasticity“ to get maximum range, but I don’t mind sacrificing a little bit of range (i live in Scottsdale) to really whack that throttle because there is simply nothing else like it on the road. Fastest, most responsive thing I have ever been in or on. Supposed to get from 0 to 60 mph in about 2.6 seconds, but I have to tell you, it feels much faster than that, it’s almost too much G force for my stomach to handle. LOVE IT

[@NewZeroland]

Whoaaa that's so awesome to hear, man! I'm incredibly jealous :D I think my next bike will be an Eva Ribelle, for sure. The riding position and styling is really nice. Congrats on your bike!!

[@merlinrazzo5022]

@@NewZeroland Thanks bro, watching your channel was instrumental in my decision making. I am a big one for competition, and because of such awesome gas bikes out there, these high end electric competitors really rose to the challenge and in many ways now outshine IC bikes. You will love the riding position, and the ergonomics of the Eva Ribelle. First sticker going on this beautiful piece of technology is Newzeroland

[@arcticspace]

Energica is it!

[@TTemobility]

great video., i owned it and it felt too heavy on the front. i didnt get used to it, so i bought the zeor srf and a yaer later the srs. still happy with it but miss the fast charging. the noise on the energica suxs

[@NewZeroland]

I agree, the weight is still an issue on the older bikes. Hopefully Zero can sort out DC charging soon!

[@TTemobility]

@@NewZeroland would be great I will check 21 Esse esse this month Maybe I’ll switch Cheers from Germany Day will come I visit you

[@bikerjock2654]

Excellent video. I’ve watched quite a few of your videos, and I’m sold on getting an Energica as my next bike. The range is acceptable with the newer higher capacity battery pack. I think I could make the 430 miles back home to Scotland in a day - the longest haul I ever do in a day. My only concern (as an old geezer) is the weight, and reversing it out onto the road from my back yard. I’ll have to try one and see how the weight feels next to my Tiger 800.

[@NewZeroland]

Thanks! I still feel like Energicas have no competition right now. 430 miles should be a breeze. The weight is a lot better on the new bikes, but having a reverse mode helps a lot. Definitely take one for a test ride if you can.

[@toidragon]

Oh, man. As a fellow energica owner. I agree with EVERY POINT you made. Great job once again, my friend. NAIL IT!!!! I can’t stress enough how accurate you are and how fantastic Energica’s customer service is. I never even heard of a company this invested in making their customers happy. Stefano, Chris, and the community are so good that you feel like you’re family. I am just a regular Joe, but every time I deal with Energica, I feel like a billionaire. They treat you so well no matter who you are, and I can’t think of any company that can get anywhere near Energica when it comes to customer support and quality today. Thank you for this video! You & Energica deserves EVERY like, love, and awesome comments you’re getting.

[@NewZeroland]

Brooooo thank you so much! This is what I'm talkin about. This community is so tight! The personal connection we all have to the people in charge of the company really is unheard of, and I hope that never changes :D

[@merlinrazzo5022]

Well said, every word of it.

[@Error-33]

man i wish i wasnt broke this bike seems amazing ngl im struggling to even afford a 125cc bc of the economy here great bike tho and amazing comment aswell

[@Rick1984FL]

Cool bike and I’m glad that you get to charge at home; that said one thing that bugs me about ALL evs is this emphasis on home charging. Idk a thing about life in New Zealand but in the USA outside of a few places that are brand new construction, apartments don’t have chargers, rental houses aren’t really going to allow you to install a charger unless the landlord wants to go green and to get a charger installed from what I understand is between 3-10k depending on many factors. I guess my point is, it annoys me that ev compañía place this emphasis on home charging when the reality is few people have the ability or access to it. That said, 1. It has to start somewhere I get that and 2. If I had to go buy an ev right now today, an enérgica would be it hands down.

[@NewZeroland]

Yeah I understand, for sure. Apartment living is limited, and you'd have to really want an EV to use a public charger. Some people are able to charge for free at work, so they never charge at home. We used normal wall sockets to charge everything (slow but whatever) and just bought a faster 32A wall pod a month ago. It was about $1,500 for the charger and installation. I can't imagine spending more than that. So I guess an extension cord out the window is a possible work-around for people with interesting living situations, or removable batteries that you can charge inside without hauling the whole bike upstairs.

[@KJ-ek2ze]

Incredible review, not a second wasted.

[@NewZeroland]

Thanks! Glad ya liked it 😁

[@yannlequet7311]

Great video. I am a Zero owner and I am going to have a test ride next week on a Ribelle. I still don’t know what I am going to do, but your channel is really interesting for me. 👍

[@NewZeroland]

Nice! Have fun, Yann. Those Ribelles are amazing.

[@austina4189]

There are not many(or any) automotive companies where the CEO will personally call you to get you what you need no matter how miniscule it is, and even when the customer didn't even buy a brand new bike from them. The Energica ownership experience is seriously otherworldly.

[@NewZeroland]

Sooo well said, Austin! I want Energica to grow and get huge, but I hope this personal connection never changes.

[@ramishrambarran3998]

Great video ! I am 67. Riding for 50 years. We have no electric bikes in our country. Too, motorcycles are pretty expensive here. I shudder to think about, what will be the cost if we get them later. Trinidad & Tobago. West Indies.

[@NewZeroland]

Man that's sad! I wonder if you could import one. Used electric motorcycles from the US are cheap now.

[@ramishrambarran3998]

@@NewZeroland At my age (67) I wouldn't bother. Sold a BMW RT, and a Honda last year and bought a Yamaha FZ25 (Indian market 250) Cost me equivalent US$4,400. That's all I need now. Regards. Trinidad & Tobago. West Indies.

[@wildingnemo5869]

Energergica will probably be my first e bike

[@bradk6172]

Such a beautiful machine. I feel like I've said this before about your Ego videos but you are reminding me again that I might just have to "gift" the SR to the Mrs. so I can score an Eva Ribelle.

[@NewZeroland]

Haha thanks bro! Hey, that worked for me.. until the Mrs. decided she also needed an Energica 😂

[@money.making.mitchell]

Great video, it's like a personal commercial

[@NewZeroland]

Thanks man!

[@ianmangham4570]

Regeneration is the best for stopping 👍

[@billnearseattle3648]

Great video! Looking to buy an Energica and this video helped me move towards that purchase. Thanks!

[@NewZeroland]

Thanks! You won't regret it. I'm still blown away by the power :)

[@SniperSnake50BMG]

One year already!? Heck yeah!!!

[@NewZeroland]

Dude it really flew by! Lots of fun was had :D

[@SniperSnake50BMG]

@@NewZeroland still having fast charge in my little bike I'm really envy of your because of the DCFC!

[@CrissaKentavr]

Alas, Zero is also stuck in the American system of dealers which will attack them for going direct. I don't know how to change it, currently.

[@NewZeroland]

At least there's Hollywood Electrics and AF1 Racing coming to our rescue! Now I need to shoot a 5 year review of my Zero SR haha. Still one of the best bikes ever.

[@ManofOneGod]

Energica needs their own racing league.

[@NewZeroland]

😂😂😂 yeah something like Moto E

[@amv_moto]

Another great video! Thanks for your honest review. I rented an SR/F for 2 days (it was a blast!) and am hoping to ride an Ego before making the choice on my next bike (although I know the weight of the Ego will bum me out). But I really like the fact that Energica is so much better at customer support - so that's something to consider too. Looking forward to more updates. (p.s. Anamorphic on the B-roll - nice touch!)

[@NewZeroland]

Thanks! Glad ya liked it. Definitely ride the Eva Ribelle if you get a change. Those things are amazing 😁

[@1ytcommenter]

Do you know if there are conversion kits available from chaindrive to beltdrive for that motorcycle? cool video btw!

[@NewZeroland]

Thanks! Nope, no belt kits. If you want to convert it for the sound, that noise actually comes from the reduction gear under the motor.

[@1ytcommenter]

@@NewZeroland No, I would do it because of the chain greasing and leghth adjusting. But its ok. Good to know. :)

[@NewZeroland]

@@1ytcommenter oh yeah, cleaning chains is messy! Depending on the belt system, you might still have to adjust it. Livewires have tensioners, but Zeros don't.

[@1ytcommenter]

@@NewZeroland Yes. Thats true. Is that batterypack on the Energica upgradable? Can you swap the 14kwh for the 21kwh?

[@NewZeroland]

@@1ytcommenter it is, but it would be easier to just buy a 21.5kWh model.

[@sohamvernekar1887]

The bike looks pretty familiar to bajaj's plusar rs models. Which got launched way before this

[@NewZeroland]

Yeah, similar front fairing and headlights. When will Bajaj make an electric one??

[@sohamvernekar1887]

@@NewZeroland yess but ego's hell of alot powerful 🔥

[@baccarah7010]

Im 22 now and I have built an e-bike which I use for my commute to my apprenticeship. Im really looking into getting a motorcycle license and something like this

[@NewZeroland]

Awesome! You probably have the skills to convert a motorcycle to electric.

[@baccarah7010]

@@NewZeroland never thought of it, I do have a lot of experience working on cars so it would be possible if I'm stubborn enough. Registering something like that here in germany might be next to impossible tho, not even mentioning the price to get that approved by our TÜV (safety inspection/vehicle inspection) even if its well made. Even my bike is considered illegal here because it has the capability to reach 60 kph and isn't inspected before use on the streets. I justify it tho because I usally limit the motor to 10 kph in the city to help me get going and on my commute I take dirt roads and rarely reach 40 and never endanger someone

[@NewZeroland]

@@baccarah7010 in that case definitely get your license and try to find a Zero or Energica! There are some really impressive electric motorcycles available right now.

[@ardiputera5039]

286kgis very heavy for a sport bike, even for z1000 is still less than 250kg of wet weight. But, thre's still room for improvement for energyca and this e-sport bike ie still a good invention forbetter future. Thanks for the info man.

[@NewZeroland]

Cheers! Yeah the new bikes are a million times better than my old one. I just rode an Ego+RS and it blew my mind 😂

[@floupif]

Thank you for that video. You finished convince me to buy it !

[@defdaz]

Great video, dude!

[@NewZeroland]

Cheers!

[@fredecks4641]

Thanks for another great vid, Sam! Makes me want an Energica. :-) I'm super jealous of your fast chargers in NZ! Meanwhile, I'm still grooving on my SR/F and the weather warming up here! Oh, how I wish 'Merika would discover the wonders of fast charging...

[@NewZeroland]

Haha thanks Fred! Things are improving everyday. Hopefully Zero brings out a DC charging option soon too!

[@moestrei]

Usually I find something to whinge about.......but you did good. The repair part is so important, I wonder if they have an OBD2 port or similar AND let you use it (unlike Tesla for example). And yes, going electric is a new, nice lifestyle. Amazing !!!

[@NewZeroland]

Thanks man! Oh I've done a lot of whinging this past year, but way more uncontrollable giggling 😁

[@swissmilitarypower5902]

this was you today in albisriederplatz zürich?

[@NewZeroland]

Haha no, I'm in New Zealand. Coulda been Lex Summer though!

[@Anton-sz6ef]

Thanks for the video!

[@NewZeroland]

Thanks for watching!

[@furtherWA]

Thanks for the sum up. One thing I am curious about is foot peg position as it compares to other bikes. I test rode an EVA 107 in Portland and while it felt comfortable I'm used to "standard" or touring bikes. I'm looking at the EsseEsse 9 but am curious if my 6'6" height will regret longer trips.

[@NewZeroland]

The SS9 or SS9+ would be perfect for you, but as far as I know the foot pegs are adjustable, and you can also get aftermarket bar risers.

[@andreandre4974]

I agree with ur zero points. They are so hard to work with and the bike just isn’t “a work of art”. I’d love to get a dc bike soon but I can’t decide if it’s worth the level 2 switch

[@NewZeroland]

Thanks for the comment! DC charging really depends on the infrastructure in your area. If it's only AC, Zeros make more sense. If you have CCS within 100 miles though, Energica is the way 😎

[@deathwingelitegantz5264]

6:15 Shots fired!! 😁

[@NewZeroland]

Hahaha facts

[@markjmaxwell9819]

Hard to believe the Italians have had these available for over six years with incremental improvements made over the years. Kawasaki even make Hybrid motorcycle's these days. 😎🇦🇺👍

[@NewZeroland]

They doubled the range, added 30hp, and reduced the weight by 20kg. Incremental, sure, but none of the big 4 in Japan are even close yet.

[@MrSokkermasta]

DANG!! I’ve told you in other videos you had a huge influence in me buying my first electric. I got the 2015 zero sr used but it works great. I feel the costumer service part and the ability to work on it myself. I don’t have that with zero and I bought this bike to find out what it’s all about. Now I’m gonna look at these bikes!!

[@NewZeroland]

That's right! That means so much :D I still love my Zero SR but it's having problems at the moment and I'm having a hard time telling people to buy one now. As long as you're close to a dealer or a shop that can service it, there's nothing to worry about. Energica though.. there's just no beating them haha. Thanks again for sharing your story!

[@MrSokkermasta]

@@NewZeroland ah man no THANK YOU! for being a beacon for us electric enthusiast in the world. I know you are known very well through the electric community even here in San Diego CA!! Unfortunately my closes Energica dealership is in LA. Which is two hours away and with traffic make that 4 lol. So I’m gonna have to stick with zero. Knock on wood everything lasts me a while.

[@NewZeroland]

@@MrSokkermasta hey awesome! I love San Diego. I really hope things go back to normal and I can go back to visit California again next year. Keep up the awesome electric life over there!

[@airjunky1]

Hey Sam, just noticed in your video a dealer logo ‘Energica of New England’ on the handlebars. Did you really get the bike from them? How were they to deal with? I live in Vermont and they are my closest dealer (3hrs+). Considering an EsseEsse9+RS. Thanks for all the info.

[@NewZeroland]

I didn't get my bike from them, but it's a great shop that makes aftermarket parts for the bikes. Rob is a good dude. If they can let you test ride one, it's definitely worth the trip! Also, no better way to learn about your bike than a 3hr ride home 😁

[@digudi2008]

Very cool video. I had a zero ans I hated it. I am trying my motorcycle number 31 and with all those years of experience I am looking for an electric bike as the gas price keep rising in Canada. So I got an used zero and it is boring and full of problems. Now I am looking for the energica and your video gave me more ideas what it is. Thank you

[@NewZeroland]

Nice! Thanks for watching, and I'm glad this helped. I think they're still setting up a dealer in Canada, so at the moment the only way to get one is to import it. Rad bikes though. I can't wait to get another one.

[@digudi2008]

@@NewZeroland you absolutely right no dealer yet in Canada. There are a few in Usa

[@vsper6774]

I caught that "blood sacrifice" so fast lmao. Have you head of Damon Motorcycles btw? They are new to the scene and I'm debating whether or not I should reserve one of their bikes when it releases, or one of these.

[@NewZeroland]

Haha man I really hope Damon can build something that meets their impossible claims, because if they don't, it'll hurt the image of all electric motorcycles. At the moment, and for a long time, I believe Energica will be on top. Nobody else can match their performance, range, or charging speed 😁 Thanks for watching!

[@BryceByerley]

damn, I might make the jump to Energica. My poor 2015 DS is starting to get long in the tooth. It starts to throttle the speed when I get down into 60% of a charge nowadays even when riding on Eco mode.

[@NewZeroland]

Oh wow, that doesn't sound good. My 2015 SR is still running strong but hates getting wet. Five years is a solid effort though. You deserve an upgrade :D

[@energetek661]

I was thinking about doing a 1 year review with my bike, but I don't think I can beat this lol.

[@NewZeroland]

Haha thanks bro, but do it! The more electric motorcycle videos, the better 😁

[@evolv.e]

9:30 “Owning an Enérgica is more than just riding a bike- it’s the community” Well said Sam. Doesn’t hurt that there’s some handsome looking fellas giving shakas 🤙🏼 at the same time. Hey who are those guys anyways? 😄

[@NewZeroland]

HAHA right?? I feel really lucky to be a part of this group that's taking a chance on badass tech, supporting a future that isn't bland and boring just because it's eco-friendly. You guys rock :D

[@emilcladoveanu1875]

Congratulations for the beauty

[@NewZeroland]

Thank you!

[@stadtjer689]

Great video :) Looks like a fun bike

[@NewZeroland]

Thanks! It's amazing.

[@HuyTran-sk3py]

I hope Damon Motorsports will be on par with the Customer service when they start churning out their HyperSport, otherwise I might have to get myself an Energica myself too. Awesome video and I have always known that Zero has a bad culture surrounding their customer service practices.

[@NewZeroland]

Man I hope Damon actually builds the bikes with the specs they claim. I'm still really skeptical, but we'll see!

[@paulv4806]

Awesome! Very, very informative 👌👍

[@NewZeroland]

Thank you!

[@snowdirt62]

Nice review 👍. Covered a lot of stuff that would never occur to a gas biker. Considering that my Honda VTR1000 only gets 135 miles to a bone dry tank, the Energica seems darn good. And no inconvenient gas stops cause u always start w a full tank ! My question:. My RadRover e-bicyle (range about 30 miles) loses power proportionate to battery level. Its really annoying how weak the last 25% of battery output is compared to the first 25%. Is the Energica plagued with this characteristic? U know, performance/fun dropping off in a manner that is almost directly proportionate with the "miles left" in the battery.

[@NewZeroland]

Hey thanks! Yep, unfortunately most EVs have this problem. As the battery voltage goes down, it makes less power, and the software tries to protect the battery's health by lowering the power. I know it sucks, but it's best to plug in before it gets below 20% anyway.

[@d2genx]

6:59 This is what I'm looking forward to. Hi buddy, I purchase an EV bike indigenously made here in India called the Ultraviolette F77. Its comparable to a 300cc bike. It doesn't support CCS but IEC62196-6 standard which there are not many charging points in India. So I'm unable to take it for long rides.

[@NewZeroland]

Aw maaaan.. I really hoped they sold the bike with CCS. That's so sad. How do you like riding it? It looks like a fun bike 😁

[@d2genx]

@@NewZeroland Thanks. It is my first EV experience and like you said, the quick mode and lack of gears is insane. For now I have the standard charger at home which I use to charge overnight. Company says they're setting up charging stations. Hopefully it will be fast as the standard is followed by few of the popular EV scooter models as well (Ola S1 Pro, Ather 450X & Simple One.. if you wanna google).

[@jorgegallegos1976]

From Chicago Thank you!

[@NewZeroland]

Cheers Jorge!

[@1050cc]

That's pretty dam positive. I think the weight has come down... a tad 😁to 260Kg approx which is lighter than my petrol bike 😆I'm still getting used to the weight, it's all "up top" as well on my bike ! Am tempted to go do a test ride and your video allows me to "inherit" some of the experience of a longer time spent with the bike so I will know what to look out for. Some unexpected benefit of smaller power pack but might look at the longer range one. Cost is the big issue, I don't want much in terms of bells n whistles just heated grips cos I ride all year round. Finance options make it realistic. Will go ride it first then plan my electric motorcycle future 😉Thank you for your help with this 🙏👌👏👍

[@NewZeroland]

Hey awesome! I rode the new Ego+RS yesterday and it's crazy how light it feels compared to my old bike. Definitely take one of the new models for a test ride 😎

[@christianneitzel]

Great review! Very helpful information for someone like me who’s new to electric bikes and wants real world experiences. Maybe I will go with the Energica Ego after all. 👌🏻

[@NewZeroland]

Thanks! Glad you liked it. The new bikes are a million times better. Definitely take one for a test ride if you can!

[@christianneitzel]

@@NewZeroland I will! But there’s another bike drawing my attention: the Damon Hypersport - which will arrive sometime this year. My only fear is that it’ll be a bike with growing pains since they don’t have the experience Energica does. But it sure as hell is one angry beast!

[@NewZeroland]

@@christianneitzel I feel like Damon will be a let down, if they even build them. So far there's been no evidence that the bikes can do anything they claim, and they even used a Ducati in their promo video.. so I'm skeptical 😂 But let's wait and see what happens.

[@ttkiwis6980]

Cheers for the continued cool content.

[@NewZeroland]

Thanks for watchin!

[@observingrogue7652]

I've been away from your channel for some time. I'm happy you're ok, and happy Energica is such a great company. I hope they will let me buy a dc charging circuit from them. I always wanted to make an All Wheel Drive electric or Series Hybrid motorcycle, using hub motors. And I want to be able to use public level 3 DC chargers.

[@NewZeroland]

DC is tricky.. at least with CCS you need a system above 200V, so it gets dangerous. Some companies sell kits though! Energica might in the future, but I don't think they do set.

[@observingrogue7652]

@@NewZeroland I realised to use public charging like that, I need to make a high voltage battery pack. When researching engines to power my onboard generator, diesel engines made me realize, for something to be torquey, it must be durable & overbuilt, and for it to be that, then it must be heavy, or expensive because of exotic materials like titanium & carbonfiber. This is part of the reason why I prefer low torque, high revving engines & motors. I'm choosing motors that built to provide the bare minimum torque I need, and have high voltage be responsible for high RPMs. So it's ok public charging requires high voltage packs, because I was planning for high voltage anyway. The controllers I bookmarked for homemade EVs, max out at 144 volts, but I'll look again. And it's been a while since I looked for public charging kits for homemade EVs. I got caught up in hybrid research, and other things. You have any links or kits you can recommend? And their minimum pack voltage requirements?

[@santosnaosantos]

Congratulations on the video friend. I hope to have mine someday.

[@NewZeroland]

Thanks Romanski! Everybody needs to try these bikes.

[@ROIBR]

Sweet Bike. Looks Dope as Hell! How much cc does this Bike has? Sadly in Switzerland its really hard to find Charging Stations...

[@NewZeroland]

Haha there's another Energica Ego owner called Lex Summer who is in Switzerland. He rode across the whole country for free using fast charging stations! Check him out 😎

[@ROIBR]

@@NewZeroland Yeah checked it out, sbut its not through the whole country. its just Daily Vlogs. Like i said, finding Charging Stations as of now is tough in Switzerland unlike Skandinavia!

[@DaxterSnickers]

Wait. So you wont get any Zero parts? What if i go to a dealer and ask them to change the wheels and front suspension? Do i keep the parts? Or are they kept by the dealer? What if something gets stolen? Can i choose the parts that get installed? Can i get at least a second battery and change it my self? Bro. Zero is weird.

[@NewZeroland]

If you have a dealer, and Zero allows them to do it, that works. I just don't have a dealer so they won't send me anything.

[@dennisrkb]

Any chance of the rear wheel locking up with high regen?

[@NewZeroland]

Nope. It also has ABS and traction control.

[@zerodschannel]

Many thanks for all the information! 🙂

[@NewZeroland]

Cheers, thanks for watching!

[@miniscribbler7638]

was going to buy one of these till i saw how many charge station we have in australia. feels bad man.

[@NewZeroland]

Not many DC stations?

[@miniscribbler7638]

@@NewZeroland hardly any in east gippsland where i live. no way i could go on an extended trip infortunately. all the stations are in the city and suburbs, but im a 4 hour ride from melbourne lol.