Distance and Speed Test Electric Bike / 2020 Zero DSR Black Forest

[@ABM261-zi2gl]

Great video brother. All of your videos are straight up and non-bias. Appreciate you for that 100%

[@GulfSouthGene]

Impressive, battery technology, getting better & better!

[@250MotoMark]

For the zeros to maximize the range you have to accelerate slow. I get about 75 miles on the highway. Streets I get about 145 miles before I need to charge

[@robbradshaw5903]

I find myself waiting for your daily videos during this confining season. Thanks for creating something interesting to watch 5X a week. I’m looking forward to hearing about your next ride.

[@adamsandoval]

That really makes me feel good to hear 👊

[@jasonchoquette5344]

Haven't heard that sign off in awhile. I like it

[@dederonair]

Love the video, glad that you had time for your recovery an still get to show us this interesting new tech in every day scenarios! Have yet to see one of these bikes in the wild, but I have started looking for and being aware of the chargers because of your vids!

[@bryn494]

I picked mine up last week. It came with SW-Motech Trax Aluminum luggage (which I preferred) and without the spotlights and headlamp protector (which may be a homologation issue). They were in the middle of a web-site upgrade, the 'old' site had the Euro version pic's (this looks like a Euro version test ride M/C) and a mouth-watering $8K price drop on the build it section, now fixed :O I'm very happy with mine :)

[@jakesheppard2579]

Not bad for a beard trimmer with wheels! 😂 another great video Adam. Keep up the good work 🤘🏼

[@johnharrisjunior1975]

Glad I found this channel. I have been thinking about getting one of these or maybe the Zero SR/S for regular commuting.

[@wandamallett538]

You really need to calculate and know when you're going to charge up. Thanks, Adam, for your test drive results.

[@mohawkmikemotorcycles9077]

K river really does look like a rad place to stay. I didn't realize you had so many cool events.

[@jasongoforth451]

Cool technology, still a ways out though. (I think) Great content as always Adam!!!

[@adamsandoval]

Thanks for tuning in 👊

[@RandysRides]

I wish they'd make a no friction re-gen system for them. Continuous feed alternators on each wheel or something to always recharge while moving. Even a few small wind turbines in the fairing...anything.

[@steveburgess4219]

you are talking perpetual motion lololol

[@RandysRides]

@@steveburgess4219 Kind of...yeah...It would still drain a bit from the starts until you hit a certain speed. Mine has no re-gen at all... I wish it did. They do sell a disk for a small return charge, but I have no idea how much it helps.

[@clevernduruza8624]

Regenerative shocks would do

[@jamesplatek6188]

Excellent stuff, like the zero. Damn I hope I see you on the pch. Never been out there. I'm really looking forward to it. Ride On

[@ethanetn]

I love this bike. I just wish it had more range with faster charging

[@tommidd8042]

CT70 were fun in their days. I had a blue 3 spd. Try goodrx for scoot's meds. I did a DSR demo ride, was fun and different.

[@knottheadjr80]

Scooter is so worth it I know you know this also . Keep riding still waiting for triumph stuff on ya channel maybe when I come to camp with yall you can ride mine .

[@adamsandoval]

That's an idea!

[@just_one_opinion]

Always do your top speed pulls with full battery and in custom mode with all tq and top speed cranked up.

[@68camaro86]

Nice supply of dos xx in the shop I see

[@danielgagne485]

Ive been following Zero since they got started. As much as I love my vulcan and buell, Any zero has been my dream. I may have to build my own DIY since Ill never be able to buy one.

[@1twistedcpl6575]

Sell the other two

[@tylerlaubenthal5563]

Very cool! Would be an awesome work computer bike but scared me how absolutely no one can here me or deer in the dark on the way to work

[@theChestnutMtnTinman]

That is probably the most important planning part of the electric bike---how far it will take you and where do you need to stop and plug in. The charging website would be very useful for that. I saw when the Livewire was at Frazier's HD and took my test ride that they had a little infor station set up with a screen showing different aspects and one of the pages was the charging station locations. 😎😎

[@jeffmorris739]

Ain't ready for prime time. There is still a long way to go before they get them to go as far as gas bikes. Got no beef with electric bikes but they are still toys in my mind.

[@mikeskidmore6754]

This Bike would be great for a Rancher to go out and check cows or move Irrigation.. It would be great for any City person commuting..in the City Long distance trips would be a pain ..

[@cheezehdglen9468]

Sounds like a bike to strap to an RV for quick shopping trips and for around the neighborhood. That's it.

[@Frankietomatoes6189]

Very cool, those electric bikes take off like an animal

[@adamsandoval]

I was pretty impressed

[@pete8068]

Agreed a fun city bike for sure

[@RikkiRockettsLegendTripping]

Considering one of these for the tour this summer. I'm a little nervous!!!

[@cbrippee]

I like the electric bike concept, actually it would work for a lot of the less than 100 mile days I do going around my county and seeing friends and grabbing lunch. At my age I can not ride with my legs in that position. Now if zero bike would build a feet forward bagger with either shield or fairing and bags and price it OK, I could see myself on one. It would not have to be as big and heavy as my Victory Cross Country, indeed something small like my Honda Magna would be fine.

[@seanfrank4158]

Hopefully it just gets better and better as we go along. It might take 2 hours now to charge but in the near future that should drop while hopefully we get a boost in mileage.

[@HARMARSCH2]

Adam,The Zero is a cool Motorcycle. Have you rode the Livewire? Would be nice to see a head to head test by you.

[@6howiesadventures832]

Awesome video today Adam. I was curious about what a realistic range would be. Perfect for local riding around. I think I need one.

[@adamsandoval]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mrclean28h]

Glad you survived I will stay with my fuel one. I would be uncomfortable for me but still good bike

[@Steve-ec6ed]

that speed test was like it was filmed in a cloud

[@adamsandoval]

sorry it was raining off and on.

[@1twistedcpl6575]

So you can ride all day if its rush hour like stop and go traffic but if you want to go to a town the next county over and back...youre S.O.L. unless you have 4 hours spare time to charge it for the trip back?

[@Kwhopperfan]

Cool stuff, but I’ll keep my internal combustion engine. Wished they made more diesel bikes.

[@I_am_archie]

I want one too.

[@samualwhittemore228]

EV's are the perfect force multiplier for the individualist. YOU can create your own energy. Solar panels can be had today for LESS than 50 cents per watt! And those panels last 25+ years. You can't do that with a petrol Vehicle. In the future I predict GOVERNMENT will OUTLAW energy self-sufficiency. They never like to give up power (no pun intended).

[@sdefiel3719]

Plug it into your GoPro and the switch to your Sena and get an extra twenty-two feet!

[@1966xena]

Awesome 👍

[@smokeGR14]

Nope not sold on em yet....when they can get the range of gas then maybe..but highly doubt it...

[@valeriodr6762]

Probably electric bike are the future... But for now I prefer petrol engine!!!

[@darrengilbert7438]

Kinda neat in a way, but I'd prefer the Road Glide and the Challenger.

[@davidgriego8722]

Fun video

[@mikeskidmore6754]

If you ride over 55 MPH your range will go way down .. on My Yamaha FZ-07 the mpg read out . Yamaha claims 58 MPG at 75 MPH it's more like 42 MPG at 100 MPH is more like 28 MPG March 16th I saw gasoline for $1.64 per gallon in Michigan .. You could buy a gasoline powered Honda or Yamaha Generator ..

[@gailwhittet6457]

Almost did a Arizonia racer... lucky this time...

[@hooligantimes9132]

Best reviews on YT! I want a Zero but I have a Jeep Gladiator build evolving. #❤419 #OIIIIIIIO

[@joerockme7485]

Smooth 👍😎

[@adamsandoval]

Very!

[@robertevans9544]

See...... you can find awesome content at KRiver without putting you or your crew at risk. Well done brother. Stay safe. I love what you do

[@unsafe_at_any_speed]

Mount a small Honda generator on the trunk mount! Lol 😂🤣😂

[@markgr1nyer]

It will cover me for the riding I do. The increased range at slower speed is because it's only got one gear, just imagine running a petrol bike in first you'd find the same thing

[@Tazdeviloo7]

It’s mostly wind resistance. Bikes are not aerodynamic.

[@markgr1nyer]

@@Tazdeviloo7 Wind resistance is the same on both ICE and EV bikes, but ICE bikes have a gearbox which reduces the required revs for a given speed, and so energy required for a given distance

[@papagreg534]

Adam my brother, you should have a Man list for the lady bikers to pick from. Hahaha, did I really say that??🤣😂🤣😎

[@Dustin359]

what are the bikes at the back?

[@MrDabomb420]

and getting to the end of the video its not 90 miles combined unless u have the power tank option. AND YOU CLEARLY HAVE THE CHARGE TANK MODEL, so its ONLY THE FIRST RANGE YOUA SHOULD COMPARE TOO. and without gears, its best range is in the city anywhere as a city commuter i get 120 miles out of mine 2020 zero dsr

[@ecrusch]

I think that's the future.

[@RoyJenkins777]

Can I ride it when we come out to Kriver :) ?

[@adamsandoval]

🤔

[@1twistedcpl6575]

@@adamsandoval lol

[@MrDabomb420]

good video, but when you mention the range, its not like 1 number TO the other YOU SAY ITS BETWEEN, but, if u look above, thats only the number range for power tank models, is a either or even compatible with charge tank models, which is the only practical useful version, or u have a min of 12 hours of ac outlet charging with 18 kw of juice, instead of having the 14.4 kw battery and being able to charge using a j 1772 at 240 volt 26 amp and then it can charge in 2 hours.

[@42ccooper]

Adam, you said your 230 Lbs. How tall are you? Wondering if I’ll fit on it (6’3”). Thanks!!

[@adamsandoval]

I'm 6'2'' and found it to be surprisingly comfortable

[@mikedanaher3413]

What does it cost? MSRP?

[@1twistedcpl6575]

Up to 17k

[@tomrowe5826]

Adam, early in this post you use a miles per gallon reference. I'm just wondering if it should have been a miles per tank comparison? Glad you made it home...

[@atnfn]

When they measure the distance I'm sure they have someone really lightweight ride the bike as well like someone weighing max 60kg (130 pounds), and no wind.

[@9mmjames653]

Be great for town.

[@austina4189]

Join Zero Motorcycles Owners Group on facebook if you want advice for a long trip, or any general help from experienced Zero owners.

[@samualwhittemore228]

CORRECTION: The regenerative braking hardly does anything. The reason you can drive so many MORE miles in the city is because you are going slower. The increase in speed requires more and more energy for each MPH increased. The energy consumed is parabolic with respect to speed.If you drive slow you have less drag, less resistance to wind, thus more range.

[@rocio12358]

cool bike but it does need a bigger battery.

[@BrandonsHarley]

2% in 30 minutes? Ouch.

[@icebrakernh]

Great for in-town or local commute. Not a good bike for long miles and hitting the mountains

[@engir63]

Electric bikes and cars are for local trips city driving more or less they are not reliable as far as distance for any kind of long distance. I am not saying electric bikes and cars are bad they have their place on the road if you want an electric vehicle for distance driving you need to go to a Hydrogen vehicle or stick to Petrol

[@saliston]

Teslas have over 300 miles of range that is plenty for a long trip. In five years the range problems will be fixed.

[@woofersd2383]

I would have never made it to K-River campground, with that range. Would have taken me 2 1/2 days to Get there.

[@1twistedcpl6575]

@@saliston tesla has more room for bigger battery

[@TheViperSD]

60 miles... man, I'd just be getting started and it would be over. 45 minutes of riding with 2hr of charging in between. It's a novelty, not a MC. Cool enough, but it's not ready for me. Too much sitting around watching water boil/paint dry.

[@samualwhittemore228]

*YOU OWE that laundry 10 CENTS!*

[@austina4189]

Little does he know he can go almost 10 miles after 00% ;)

[@1twistedcpl6575]

New helmet?

[@MickOTooleroadglide]

Only be good for Uber eats doing delivery around the City

[@PAULY-P]

Ok, this thing gets aluminum bags while im stuck with plastic bags 🤔

[@leonbeck6254]

Yes getting old cost more😂😎🏍🇺🇸

[@mikecoleman4628]

~$20k to go 65ish miles - I have to question the value in that.

[@wickedleeloopy2115]

Looks fine for an urban daily commuter bike . But even a scooter would perform better on a highway.

[@robertrohrs9195]

That thing wouldn't make it through most of the poker runs I go on.

[@alsautner1732]

Adam............you could not give me that bike....! I don't like electric.

[@WildOn2sVlog]

Great vid. Electric is ok. Not for me

[@jimwilson774]

$100 a month on our dogs medicine also.

[@phillipperkins6230]

👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@wsgman100]

Check out what lithium mines look like I will never go to Electric

[@schadowization]

Check out how catalytic converters are made...

[@wsgman100]

@@schadowization wow pretty cool thanks for telling me to do that. What does that have to do with the destruction of the land from mining lithium and desposing of that poison?

[@yogibear5809]

LOL Luggage really Lol someone going to go on a long trip on a electric bike. Well you might need something after waiting & waiting to charge the battery back to full charge. 63 miles isn’t very fair from the house, we ride further then that. I will keep my gas bike

[@darrenprintz8427]

Please show your math on mileage Doesn’t sound right

[@flathead1930]

you could of pushed it home.

[@JimmyLuffjr]

428

[@jameshogan9063]

Almost as practical as an electric Jeep...

[@angelsierra1988]

I really cannot understand why anyone would Waste their money on an electronic motorcycle, unless you only go on short rides. I would prefer a nice golf cart... Sorry not useful for me At All...

[@Fever_Rides]

Angel Sierra commuters in LA is going to be the biggest market. Horrible traffic, expensive fuel, lane sharing, favorable weather.

[@darrengriffith9680]

I only go on short rides, I have a zero plus 4 gas bikes. If I go on a long trip I take a car because I like to take luggage, have a heater, etc.

[@_Meriwether]

Good fun, low low maintenance costs, cheapest possible "fuel" costs, free road tax (in the UK), and it's something different. Personally I love my SR, may never own an ICE bike again.

[@georgejed2255]

This bike is not for me. Brand new and you cannot make the 100 miles. What happens as the battery ages? Like you cell phone, they lose the length of time. And it doesn't make a noise. Let me think.... You go 100 miles and can gas up in 5 minutes. No thank you.

[@Biker758210]

Nope electric bike and even cars not for me.

[@davidsparks6290]

You dumped the Indian Challenger to be true to your Harley roots. Now you do a non-Harley electric stint. Im finding it difficult to follow your business logic/ethics. Your motorcycle culture approach is too varied, and now complicated. I've watched you for the rides, and the simpler times, cheese. Now days you seem to be one big commercial. Im out, cant watch anymore. Take the dark glasses off, maybe clarity will return.

[@adamsandoval]

I'm sorry you feel that way man. I'm just into adventure, trying new things, enjoying the freedom afforded to us 🇺🇸 and se omg where life takes me