Riding my Electric Motorcycle 800 miles to go Drag Racing

[@MarcTravels]

Let’s do it again in a year or so 😉🙌🏼 I definitely wanna drag race Eve

[@NewZeroland]

Let's go!! I'm pinning this so we both remember :D Challenge accepted.

[@MarcTravels]

No way I’ll forget that 🙌🏼 can’t wait🚀

[@skvcounter]

two legends !!! Awesome

[@EVSpeed]

Hopefully they'll stop the bans on electric and you guys can enjoy

[@score-graffix5694]

You two have done so much to prove the range anxiety kids wrong - the thought of seeing you two do something together would just potentise all that - AWESOME!

[@therealcdnuser]

It’s a good day when Newzeroland drops a new video.

[@NewZeroland]

Aw shucks :D

[@ZeroFun]

800 miles sitting upright, without a windshield. That sounds like torture! Great video, amazing how far electric motorcycles have come in just a few years!

[@NewZeroland]

Thanks bro! I tucked most of the way, which probably made it even more torturous. Now I have even more respect for your cross-country runs. I have no idea how you did it.

[@ZeroFun]

@@NewZeroland Need a bag or something to lay down on while tucking. The real torture of long rides should be trying to stay away, because you're so comfortable and relaxed in your tuck position!

[@yeknommonkey]

I used to do 500miles each way on a ktm superduke that was way more stops than this thing, and it was totally fine, I want to stop and eat drink wee and look at the bike it’s all part of the journey, no need to rush to the destination.

[@NewZeroland]

@@yeknommonkey yeah more casual rides with lots of stops are the way to go. Next time I'll take my time and shoot more video.

[@ZeroPionier]

Wow, very cool. Thank you for taking us with you! It's nice to see that, just like in Germany, the infrastructure continues to grow and that it's no longer a problem to travel electrically these days. Strange that they ban electric motorcycles from racing on the track. Aaaaaand... didn't know that SCHNITZEL is the same word in English and German ... verrückt! 🤪

[@NewZeroland]

Haha same word but different kind of meat.. it's weird down here in Aus/NZ. And yeah! The trip was waaaay easier now, and it made me like my bike even more.

[@Bigking0811]

Nice to see you back on the bike. Was a little worried after your lomlng talk about not really knowing where to go with your channel. I just got a new job and finaly have the spare money to get a new bike and your vids convinced me to get an energica. Can't wait to place my order next year.

[@NewZeroland]

Thanks man! I've wanted to retry this ride for a long time and this drag racing event gave me a good excuse to do it. Which Energica are you going for? You won't regret it! How crazy is it that an electric motorcycle is faster than a Hayabusa??

[@Bigking0811]

Most likely going to get a EsseEsse 9 or the new Experia, still not 100% sure but leaning towards the EsseEsse. We got a 2022 Polestar 2 this year and ev is so different. I had a hybrid mercedes bevor, but nothing beats the extrem torque you get with electric.

[@kumarraj2012]

“Kicked off for being too fast..!” Fuck yeah..! Electric..! ❤❤

[@NewZeroland]

😂💪⚡🔋

[@theunknownunknowns256]

Sam, a standard Cobra Lance Fire Fighting tool that has been around for decades will make safe a ev car battery battery pack in less than 15mins, after 15mins of burn. As per Swedish fire safety authority. Can also use a fire fighter's manual tool to pierce a hole and stick a water hose in it. Requires update training for fire fighter's but probably a day course. Presumably a bike battery is easier to make safe than an 200kwh hummer battery fire. Also batteries don't produce a river of fire.

[@NewZeroland]

Oooo good to know! At the moment, tracks here don't even have people trained to put out fires. Just some fire extinguishers. So they'd have to hire a firefighter to be there all day, which is probably really expensive. I hope they figure it out soon because I'd love to hit the track on my bike again.

[@MrJoe988]

As I say TC off is basically death wish mode, I tried once on the road, and immediately switched to 2. Also I love the fact that off really means off... today not many manufacturers offer this option.

[@NewZeroland]

Dude yes hahaha, seriously sketchy! I think the fastest run was done on TC2, so that's where I'll keep it next time.

[@MrJoe988]

@@NewZeroland still be careful with TC 2, as the bike still wants to lift the wheel at that setting, but is the best setting to be somewhat safe and feel "alive".

[@NewZeroland]

@@MrJoe988 yeah for sure.. that balance of just enough poop in your pants

[@SniperSnake50BMG]

11:22 that reaction from the Yamaha owner was priceless!!!

[@NewZeroland]

Right?? He was an experienced drag racer and that R6 wasn't stock, so it blew his mind 😁

[@MrSnowMen]

I must confess, I am a rider who prefers no rain or ice, and it's nicer when above 10'C. Chicken Peri Peri Something Spicy, Just sounds like a UK Petrol Station, Glad you had a nice ride and that drag race with one wheel up, phew nice one. Take care and ride safe.

[@NewZeroland]

Cheers man! Petrol station food is what I live on. The road trip diet haha. I also prefer 10C+ and no rain or wind, but at least it was only for the first few hours. I hated it at the time, but have no regrets now.

[@vakama539348]

we have the same bike (except i opted for stealth grey) i was able to do about 400 KM in nice weather with only one stop. i rode at an average speed of 120 KM/H in a tucked position, medium regen and urban riding mode. it was a "small trip" going out north and back home so when it was time to return i knew i could have an even faster average speed.

[@NewZeroland]

Wow, that's impressive! I was only getting around 170km of range. Maybe I should ride faster. Maybe these bikes get better range at higher speeds hahaha. Or maybe it was the weather and elevation changes that were killing my range.

[@garynarborough]

Really enjoyed the video Sam. I don't follow bike racing over here but I do not understand why each bike racing venue can make up there own rules about banning electric bikes. It's the future of transport and we're in the 21st century.....bummer. We have problems domestically here with people buying crap batteries for Ebikes and Scooters, those catch fire yes but brands like Energica are solid and safe brands. If racing venues are scared of battery fires then they need to buy the right safety and fire kit along with training. NZ is what it use to be. Found that out when I was over in September. Bummer with the bad weather going up to Meremere. Been past it so often. Let's hope it's better for you next time you travel. Take care Sam, hope you and Jen are ok. 🖖 From Greater London!

[@NewZeroland]

Thanks again, Gary! You rock. I wish I wasn't on such a tight deadline to cover so much distance. Shooting more interesting video of the scenery was hard, but I'll try to get better footage next time. I'll pick better weather to ride in, too!

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

The thought of doing 300 miles in a day actually depresses me. 😅 To me, 150 tops so regular stops would make the experience better. Nice to see a bike upload from you. Still awaiting a mileage adjusted refund decision from the uk conciliation service for my SRS after Zero refused. If nothing else it'll make a good upload, telling people how many quality issues I've personally had.

[@NewZeroland]

Aw maaaan, that's sad to hear. You're right though. People need to know what these bikes are like. The good and the bad. I'm looking forward to your video!

[@audiencemember26008]

Great to watch your vid before I go for a final ride before it gets too cold. Awesome seeing all the cars at that dragstrip. That Holden reminds me on the police car in Goodbye Pork Pie.

[@NewZeroland]

Cheers man! Glad ya liked it. There were soooo many cool cars and bikes there. I wish I lived closer and could hang out more often. Enjoy the ride!

[@elbowsout6301]

Great to see some new content from you on the bike.

[@NewZeroland]

Cheers! Glad ya liked it :)

[@theunknownunknowns256]

Sam have you seen the Sailing Uma YT? Latest episode is all about marine electric propulsion, very cool to watch that industry transition so rapidly. Similar to two wheeled transition.😊

[@NewZeroland]

Oooo I haven't! I know Zero Fun ordered an electric sailboat so I'm excited to see what that's like!

[@speece69]

Z is great. Some of their stations, the ones I use, have cameras that read your number plate. I have an account that reads my plate and charges my credit card automatically. So good . Just ride in, fill up and ride out. Don’t even have to take my gloves off. Brilliant.

[@NewZeroland]

Whoa! Ok that's the future.

[@reed_reed]

Far out that plane restaurant takes me back to road trips for Xmas to Whakatane from Welly. Was always a treat if we got to stop at it.

[@NewZeroland]

Yeah man.. they moved the plane to Shannon, and then posted it for sale, so I'm not sure where it is now.

[@RealMuroc]

Great video as always. Heated gear dude. Makes riding in the cold a non event!

[@NewZeroland]

Man yeah.. I need it! My jacket wasn't even waterproof which made it way worse.

[@tyleransley2514]

This video made my week I’ve been off a bike for a year now with a back injury and to see a road trip on the north island bought back memory’s. Love ya channel keep them coming

[@NewZeroland]

Aw thanks! Glad ya liked it. Sorry to hear about your back. Hopefully you can get back out there soon.

[@score-graffix5694]

Hey nice to see you got to enjoy the improvement! ...and sweet to see how the RS whooped the ICEs with silent ease :))) In the mean time I've nearly clocked 50k on my BMW C Evo since 2019 - though just an urban commuter (designation & pers. need match), I'm not turning back! Also can't wait to see how the Beat conversion continues - crossing my fingers for ya 🙂

[@NewZeroland]

Thanks for the support! The Beat is still in progress but I'm finally at the hard part, so it'll take a while. Glad you're still enjoying that BMW. I need to ride one someday!

[@SirKittyGamblin]

To ride that much is dedication and love. I have owned crotch rockets and a loud 1200 sporty. But I didn't ride that much in 1 day. I would love a E Bike

[@NewZeroland]

Cheers man! It was a fun challenge and totally worth it to go drag racing, but I'd rather split it up over a longer weekend or something. Riding for 11 hours a day for 2 days in a row was rough 😂

[@PaulWayper]

The racing scene is still working out electric - and I have a bad feeling that the petrol heads that still run it and rule its standards bodies don't like to have to think of anything different. For some reason they're OK with petrol fires, avgas fires, engines exploding on dynos, fuel spills, oil spills, a thousand other things going wrong with ICE engines - but a lithium battery? Oooh, that sounds dangerous! I hope the electric racing gets sorted out, especially since they've been running the electric TT and GP races for years now. There's got to be standards in existence already. Sam, you keep on riding and having fun. Those long distance rides are hard on the body for sure, especially if you're in the wet or the wind. I dunno if faster charging or fewer stops makes any of that easier, to be honest. What I really want is just to be able to pull up, plug in and charge, without having to faff around with apps and checks and queues.

[@NewZeroland]

Yep, you're totally right. I'm tired of the apps. Just put a card reader on it and charge me! Also, speed up charging to take 15-20min instead of 40min and this would be a game changer. The lithium fire thing is definitely an issue though.. they can't just "let it burn" like the trackday organizer told me, because that would be the end of the whole trackday for everybody. They need to sort something out and I hope it happens soon.

[@ericdraven798]

Hey Sam, I'm glad to see a new video from you. Really unlucky with the weather. I had a similar tour this summer, but it wasn't that cold. Drag races are not that popular in Germany, except for the illegal ones at the traffic lights.😉 In any case, I would also like to take part in it with my ribelle, of course only with the legal ones.🙂 It's bad that your race tracks are closed to EVs. But at least there is no risk of sinking your beautiful ribelle in the gravel bed. Now my ribelle is hibernating in the northern hemisphere and I'm looking forward to seeing beautiful summer videos from your side of the planet.

[@NewZeroland]

Thanks man! Yeah riding in a straight line isn't the most exciting thing to do, but it was cool to see how the Ribelle compares to really fast gas bikes. The top speed is what limited it. We were topping out at 185km/h (205km/h on the dash) but still beat almost everybody there haha. Stay warm and I hope winter doesn't last long!

[@markgr1nyer]

I've missed the enerigca. Mad that you can buy a sub 11sec bike off the shelf. I could have cried seeing it so dirty

[@NewZeroland]

Right?? Insane how fast bikes are these days.. also that an electric motorcycle can beat a Hayabusa.

[@markgr1nyer]

@NewZeroland i had a zzr1400 gen1 which i never had the balls to go full throttle on. About 5 years saving until i can get an energica. God nows what incredible technology they will have released then. Be nice to have an ego with a dual mode of the experia and ego, so you can choose between race bike and touring range

[@LittleSpot]

Charging with 1C, very impressive without an additional cooler. And the comparison after 3 years is great. BEVs have improved a lot.

[@NewZeroland]

Definitely! Energicas are crazy good 😁

[@permortennygard8202]

Splash guard and heated grips ❤‍🔥- you need em!

[@NewZeroland]

I dooooo! That would have made a huge difference.

[@ronaldb479]

Amazing!!! I've done a big trip like that back in the day with my 04' ZX6R 636 and you're absolutely right about "iron butts". Even on a gas bike you need to stop and stretch. I remember someone telling me a guy would superman himself on his bike (Yes, Legs extended past the back of his bike just so he didn't have to stop and stretch lol Dangerous AF! Anyways another great video and I'm sorry to hear about the ban on E-bikes. That's rude....

[@NewZeroland]

Cheers man! Yeah that's rough haha. Physically and mentally draining. I have no idea how people do it, and even then I don't see the appeal. Maybe I'm getting too old for this 😂

[@projectswithgreg601]

Great video Sam. Is it worth lobbying the national racing bodies re allowing electrics? Maybe assisting in or advising of future regulations ?

[@NewZeroland]

It's up to the tracks, unfortunately. At least they're doing the research, but I hope it doesn't take as long as they think it will.

[@Miata822]

Good stuff. That bike seems to have the right stuff. Glad to see you hit the big time. Saw this video linked from Inside EVs

[@NewZeroland]

Thanks Bill! It's crazy how much attention this video got. Guess I need to go on more road trips!

[@rackbites]

For touring longer distances, rather than an Ego, why not go with an Experia ... May also help keep your license in reasonable shape.

[@NewZeroland]

The Experia wasn't out when I bought my Ribelle and I'm not that into touring bikes. I like the streetfighter style and having more power is fun. Surprisingly the Experia doesn't get much better range.

[@dustinbrown6753]

That wobble looked scary as hell. Definite code brown.

[@NewZeroland]

Code Dustin Brown? :O

[@evolv.e]

11:00 congratulations to you and Steven for being “too fast” ⚡️💨

[@NewZeroland]

Thanks!! Haha what a problem to have. It's hilarious that Rideapart and Electrek picked it up for that reason. Time to get a racing license :D

[@Xshunin]

This video got recommended to me! Always nice to find more eletric motorcycle channels! And wow didn't think to find Marc here as well :D I ride an Alrendo TS Bravo!

[@NewZeroland]

Dude nice! Thanks for watching. It's not my most fancy video, but it was a fun ride. How do you like your Alrendo?

[@Xshunin]

@NewZeroland Apart from my broken display (broken backlight, I can still see with an LED flashlight) I have done 11.000km since April when I got it (switched from a TC Max). I use it as a "commputer plus". Which it is actually advertised as. I've done some 200km rides and two 300km (incl. a ralley) ones (slow charge is painful tho, 3kw/h). But I love it! The only bike I'd replace it with is a Verge TS but that's way outta my budget. I will get a new display soon though as my dealership seems to finally have gotten the parts from china :) Also I love those kinds of videos a lot! Oh and I am using a HUD inside my helmet (dVision) to see my speed so I am not riding around without a speed gauge.

[@NewZeroland]

@@Xshunin whoa, I didn't know those HUDs existed! 😲 Such cool stuff! Maybe I should get one for long rides like this.

[@stevenb7319]

It sounds like someone heard you when you made the trip last time. “The charging infrastructure is really bad.” I’m so happy it’s getting better and your bike has gotten better too. Maybe this would be a great test route for the Beat when your done with it.

[@NewZeroland]

Ohhhh man, now that sounds like an ambitious challenge. If there was anything more difficult and uncomfortable than taking the Energica, it would be that.

[@stevenb7319]

@@NewZeroland But it’s way easier to make install a ridiculously comfortable seat in the Beat. Still a glorious test that at the least would keep you dry.

[@SBK74]

Nice drag run. I have the same bike and it’s crazy fast. End speed of 116 mph is in the limiter, can you imagine what an Ego RS would have done. Cheers!

[@NewZeroland]

Yep, an Ego RS ran a 10.3! So insane. I wish they sold these bikes with a higher top speed haha.

[@Magic_Toaster]

If they don't prep the track as good as they should, it can be slicker than just on the road. It's neat seeing the TC just letting the front tire skip across the ground as it tries not to wheelie, it's even neater experiencing it. I'm definitely scared to fully turn off tc now, lvl1 tc is plenty fun

[@NewZeroland]

Yeah! I think it was on TC2 for the fastest run. Just a little bit of wheelie seems to be perfect haha.

[@vakama539348]

this seems tempting but i think im gonna stay on lvl 3 😆

[@Magic_Toaster]

@@vakama539348 lvl 3 still interferes a lot, it makes it seem like it's crazier than it is. On lvl 1, it'll stop it from spinning, but let you have fun doing tiny wheelies, an inch or two above the ground. It gives me just the right amount of "oh holy sheet" when you floor it, but safely.

[@TheocraM1991]

Easy, waiting for the solid state battery and u don't have fire anymore...Greetings from Italy

[@NewZeroland]

Here's hoping!

[@pinaero]

Firsties for the thirsties. The man from the future says, “welcome to it.”

[@NewZeroland]

We're here. We made it 😳💪⚡

[@evolv.e]

🌮 get those tacos!

[@gasdive]

Loving it! Comment for the algorithm (all hail the algorithm) and also pronouncing Taupō. "au" is like in the French chateau "ō" is like the o in oar, a slightly long aww sound. (The macron tells you to lengthen or emphasise the vowel) Toe-paw

[@NewZeroland]

Oh holy crap I wasn't even close hahaha. Thanks for setting it straight!

[@gasdive]

@@NewZeroland I pronounced it exactly the same as you when I went there. You could see the physical pain it caused the locals!

[@Tothefloor]

I was very happy to see this video and truly enjoyed watching it. Did you take your bike down the strip yourself? Even for a couple runs?

[@NewZeroland]

Thanks! Nah.. I've done it before and I needed a break from riding it haha. I even let my buddy ride it the rest of the way up to Auckland. I'm gettin too old for this XD

[@moestrei]

Nice video, you have a great way to take us along the ride. Are Tesla SuC open for other brands in NZ?

[@NewZeroland]

Thanks man! Yep, so far 6 locations are open to non-Teslas, but I haven't tried with my bike yet.

[@realMysta]

Yeah i can’t do long trips either. Not even on regular bike. Love car road trips though

[@NewZeroland]

This is about my limit for one day, and doing it again the next day was what killed me haha.

[@riichflame]

how did i miss this video!🔥Sam is one of my fav youtubers!

[@NewZeroland]

Aw shucks 😁 Thanks so much!

[@Angusoksen]

nice to see what could be done in New zealand and how developed you guys really are down there compared to here in Europe. seems like you are keeping up pretty good 😁 but I would like to see some more data info like arrival SOC, charge times and kW charging-speed ;)

[@NewZeroland]

Oh yeah, next time I'll put all that info on the screen. It would be cool to have the time, too, so it shows how long it takes to cover that much distance.

[@MilesBellas]

WMC250EV = interesting bike I just saw....... on video... a central hole like a fighter jet?!

[@NewZeroland]

Right?? Crazy design.

[@MatyasLemberTutorials]

So cool, we are in NZ on boliday, and just passed those chargers at the army museum

[@NewZeroland]

Whoa awesome! Have fun 😁 Where are you headed next?

[@MatyasLemberTutorials]

@@NewZeroland we came to Wellington and stay here for another day. I don't know how you were able to ride all the way to Auckland in one go and back the next day. It was so long even in a car :D Iron butt as you said, haha

[@NewZeroland]

@@MatyasLemberTutorials oh nice!! I'm glad the weather has been good for you. Windy, but at least not rainy. Yeah that was a really long ride 😂 I don't want to do it again for a few years.

[@MatyasLemberTutorials]

@@NewZeroland yeah, so windy everywhere :D

[@upchuk556]

PUT THAT BATTERY IN THE BEAT!!!

[@NewZeroland]

That's the plan someday!

[@flangmasterj]

Ah that's right. I saw this bike outside Gear Street Union not long ago. Took me a while realise what the hell it was.

[@NewZeroland]

Must have been Simon's bike! Was it grey?

[@jezthomas4402]

You know what they say - Filthy bike, filthy mind. So cool that you went to the west of Lake Tāupo; so much more beautiful, quiet, and less touristy. I haven't been that way since I got my EVs cos there are no chargers that side, nor even a campsite I can stay overnight and charge up at. But James the ICE kombi will be back on the road soon, knocking Bevan the EV from its camper mantle, so will be able to smoke and splutter my way round the pretty side soon. Amazing that you got a sub-11 - that's proper messing with the big boys!

[@NewZeroland]

Cheers bro! We still a long way to go, but it's nice to know how far we've come. It's getting so much easier to explore every part of this country electrically :)

[@Tomos13]

Jeez I'm glad I watched this since I was tempted many times to turn off the traction control lol. Thanks 😂

[@NewZeroland]

Yeah hahaha TC2 is nice. Below that is scary.

[@SniperSnake50BMG]

Now knowing how the bike breaks traction in a prep surface *over 120kph* we can really fathom how insanely powerful the Energica is!!!

[@NewZeroland]

Right??? It's really nuts 😂 I'm never turning TC off again haha

[@jasonmanness7941]

New Jersey in the US banned electric vehicles of any kind for tracks for similar reasons, which was a bummer to find out about. thankfully other tracks in the northeast US seem to allow them for now.

[@NewZeroland]

Aw man! They need to hurry up and sort it out. More people are going electric so less and less will go to that track over time.

[@BuntaBall40]

Love the roads mate

[@NewZeroland]

Cheers!

[@tipenelee]

It’s soooooo good, it’s frightening 😮

[@NewZeroland]

Electric wheelies and burnouts 😂 This man knows what's up!

[@justmayle]

Quarter mile at a time. It's all about family. 😂 Doesn't surprise me that fire support is the reason why tracks are shutting down electric vehicles.

[@NewZeroland]

😂 Nobody likes the tuna here!

[@Magic_Toaster]

People complain about the low range, but my butt can't take more than 100miles before I need to rest. These aren't comfy cruisers that just eat miles and feel like you're riding in a car, they're fun naked sports bikes that pull your face off when you accelerate.

[@NewZeroland]

Exactly! Honestly I can't take more than 1hr anymore haha. Especially in the wind/cold/rain like it was that day. It drained me faster than it drained the battery.

[@eastpeak74]

Both ways in 2 days…. Mad!! The drags looked awesome though apart from the sketchy non t/c run hahaha. Mmmm Taco Bell.

[@NewZeroland]

Cheers! Yeah I spent the whole next day laying on the beach doing absolutely nothing. That was a tough trip 😂

[@PatrickGuilhemAA]

Is it the beginning of summer at home?

[@NewZeroland]

Yep, the start of amazing weather over here :D

[@hasbro447]

Thank you for the video! I plan to do North Island 800km moto trip on my KTM Duke 390. Do you think that it is doable?

[@NewZeroland]

Oh yeah, easy. I did a big loop around the coast about a year ago and made a whole video series about it if you need ideas of places to ride. That was 2400km I think haha. Have fun!

[@hasbro447]

Yep, already watching, thanks a lot! Just feeling a bit doubtful whether my bike can make it (it is almost new though). But if your wife’s R3 could, probably small bikes are not so bad😅

[@NewZeroland]

@@hasbro447 oh yeah! The KTM 390s are awesome. We see a lot of those at the race track so they can handle a lot of high speed abuse 😁

[@H4n583]

Disabling that animated charge light on top of the tank will get you some extra range and faster charging 😂

[@NewZeroland]

Haha actually.. that makes me wonder how much extra range you could get by turning off the headlights. Surely 1-2km more!

[@RedBatteryHead]

That's exhausting such a ride. Get the rear dirt Collector. Way better! It's 4c colder than the display says. So that must be clear 😅 What a laugh. Don't go to fast 😂😂

[@NewZeroland]

Yeah, oh yeah. The dash lies. I'm not sure how they read the temp but it's waaaaay off. I think it was 3C when I stopped to get the hot chocolate.

[@RedBatteryHead]

@@NewZeroland wow. I thought you're in springtime now.

[@NewZeroland]

@@RedBatteryHead it's getting warmer, but not by much.

[@andrewmorgan1819]

Great video Sam, did it really go faster with the traction control on? If that's the case, I get warm feeling about the Energica software, I mean that is astounding. On the track banning, I had a thought. If it takes 18 months to write new regulations, given the pace of EV evolution, what will the vehicles be capable of when they're finally allowed to race again! The future is bold 😁 Hopefully they'll get it done before Marc arrives and you can take him with you 😎

[@NewZeroland]

Yep! I think TC1 or TC2 was the fastest. Just the right amount of spin / wheelie 😂 Luckily drag strips are pretty chill about EVs, so Marc will still be able to race his Zero here. You're right though! Energica might have a newer, lighter, faster charging bike available by then, and I'll turn it into a track bike 😁

[@DavidNewmanDr]

Since we only have 6 years until we have to stop taking oil out of the ground, shouldn't the tracks be banning petrol vehicles now?

[@NewZeroland]

RIGHT???? That is a great point. I don't think the 2030 thing is about stopping oil though.. it's just a ban on the sale of new ICE vehicles. Old / current ICE vehicles will still be around a long time.

[@DavidNewmanDr]

@@NewZeroland Actually, it is the current calculation of how much more oil we can burn before we have overshoot the 1.5 deg. C warming target.

[@NewZeroland]

@@DavidNewmanDr oh wow, I'm not optimistic that we'll stop there, but still glad that people are trying to do better.

[@georgemotuliki3506]

Awesome 👌

[@NewZeroland]

Cheers!

[@arcticspace]

Perfect!! Like your content

[@NewZeroland]

Cheers!

[@craigst1300]

Hey Sam, do you know where I can purchase one of those Energica T-Shirts and hoodie from?

[@NewZeroland]

Sorry, I wish I knew. I got them in Italy at the factory, so maybe the dealers have some.

[@craigst1300]

@@NewZeroland No problem. Gotta say, after riding an Energica for a day, I’m hooked! Can’t get enough of anything Energica. Next goal is to have an Experia parked in my garage 🤞

[@NewZeroland]

@@craigst1300 nice!! Experias are awesome. I wish I was on one for this trip. It wouldn't have been so uncomfortable 😂

[@stevesanelli90]

Wow Sam! Big balls or no balls😉😂 when was this? I don’t remember seeing NZ under this much rain apart from last January? Did you this trip then? Energica is so much more a bike than …ahem … zero😎

[@NewZeroland]

Haha no balls left after this one. I did this ride 3 weeks ago and finally found the time to edit it. You're right about Zero.. I didn't mean to bash them when I said it would take twice as long, but even the newer Zeros would take that long 😂 Energicas are the best!

[@stevesanelli90]

@@NewZeroland thanks Sam for explaining the issue with electric cars/bikes on tracks. I thought so this would’ve been the case. I think you’ll find this situation anywhere soon enough. AUS & NZ are not prepared for electric fires. There aren’t many circumstances, but when there are, they don’t have the equipment necessary. Your mate doing the qtr mile under 11 secs was insane. Such an incredible beast of a bike. Why on earth did you reduce the traction control 😂😂😂 That 1st run run would have resulted in an underwear change 😉 Great stuff bro🤙

[@NewZeroland]

@@stevesanelli90 😂😂😂 yeah turning TC off was nutso haha. When an electric bike can beat a Hayabusa, the whole world needs to see it!

[@ianfive8324]

Hi Sam. I'm a fan and was wondering if there's an app that can help me plan a trip to Wellington using my EV car. How did you do that? Thanks

[@NewZeroland]

Yeah totally! I mostly use Plugshare to find charging stations, but A Better Route Planner can be helpful too.

[@TroyRank]

wooow so cool ! Man I want an energica

[@NewZeroland]

Go test ride one!!

[@pietrodania8064]

Teslas can run at Nurburgring! The poster child of "dangerous track" 🤷‍♂

[@NewZeroland]

Yep, and most tracks in the US allow them, too. NZ is slowly catching up as usual.

[@permortennygard8202]

FYI Norway is planning to build the first EV-only race track 😎🏁

[@NewZeroland]

Whoaaaa 😲 That's amazing!!

[@daniellang6112]

Person meant "no exhaust stack." It got left back at the coal plant!

[@NewZeroland]

😂

[@moabman6803]

How do you not get hit by cars? I have a tough time seeing motorcycles on the road because they are so small but many of them have loud pipes so i can at least hear them when they get close. That bike sounds nearly silent.

[@NewZeroland]

Energicas are actually really loud. They sound like jets. That said, new cars are so insulated that even loud pipes don't help. Riding cautiously and being aware of your surroundings is the only way.

[@SWTrailsAndWheels]

At least there is a path and a plan to allow electrics back on track.

[@NewZeroland]

True that. I hope it doesn't take as long as they expect though. 18 months is crazy.

[@antcamop]

Its depressing about them banning electrics on track. I live close to Snetterton in the UK, and the only reason I want an electric motorbike is so that I can enjoy riding it on track. I used to race a kawasaki ZX6R. There was a battery fire on an electric motorbike about 10 years ago at silverstone in the UK and they just used a JCB to push it to a safer area, and then let it burn itself out which took a while. But that fire was caused by mis-use - manually overcharging the pack which had no battery management system because it was a prototye. I dont see the problem on a certified road going motorcycle. Its already been proven that they survive crashes and are far less likely to catch fire. In all honesty I think there is a bit of unfair baise against EV's from the motorsports racing fraternity. I work in motorsports and Ive seen it. I drive a nissan leaf, and often get comments from motorsport people about it. Recently I was told they were dangerous because they make no sound!

[@NewZeroland]

Man I think you're right. The tracks here are just uneducated and behind the times. Electrics are still allowed at hillclimb events, which are way more dangerous! Hopefully they sort it out soon, because I really want to get back out there on my Energica.

[@antcamop]

So glad you are still doing all these events though and really enjoy your channel. Have fun :) @@NewZeroland

[@NewZeroland]

@@antcamop cheers! I appreciate it 😁

[@aminorjourney]

Mud! Nothing worse than feeling wet and cold and muddy on a bike!

[@NewZeroland]

Yep, hated it

[@JustoCerda]

A tip, no spicy meals hahahahahaa

[@NewZeroland]

Haha poops of legend

[@spike_spencer]

None of the tracks around here care if you run electric or not. Vehicle fires are pretty much an end of the day for everyone gas or electric and lithium battery fires are simple and it's well documented how you put them out...water, whenever it starts to flare up you douse it with more water. It's sad that track owners allow fear to inform their decisions and then don't bother to do any research. I swear though my electric motorcycles have been the least reliable of any vehicle. I've only put a few hundred km on it but I've already had my Energica stop working on me and had to have it towed because it decided suddenly out of the blue to put me in limp mode and reduce my total remaining SoC from 32% to 0% because of a battery imbalance. I've had to keep charging it and topping it off to rebalance, but I think I'm going to have to sell the Energica as the range sucks, especially in the cold which 40 degrees is not that cold in my opinion and the Zero never had so much of a cold issue, it feels really slow, the performance doesn't feel any better than my Zero even though I know it is, the speedometer 10% inaccuracy is annoying and I realize I had a better top speed on my Zero, on mine I can't turn the traction control off and it's just a very difficult and unpleasant bike. Maybe the new ones are better but I'm not willing to spend that kind of money to find out. I'll keep it until late spring at least and dump it then. Hoping I can get Zero to replace my battery under warranty since I got it from the auction finally for $1,800 which after fees and everything was $3k! It qualifies within the 5 years since the last replacement as long as they don't blame me for the temporary abuse it had out of my possession.

[@NewZeroland]

Ah man! That sucks to hear. Some other people have had issues with their Energica batteries but what sets Energica apart from Zero is the customer support that actually exists. If you want it fixed, they'll fix it. Unfortunately it sounds like you found a really cheap old model that was most likely not maintained. I hope both companies can make it right for you!

[@spike_spencer]

Only had 3,400 miles on it and was garage kept, never had any rain on it and was never used below 10* Celsius before it got here and with extensive service records. Everything seems to be in spec, I was just riding it hard and testing the limits, simply didn't expect to find them where I did. The battery warranty is much shorter on the Energica, so it's fully out of warranty even if there was anyone around here to work on them. So just planning to be more gentle with it and keep it topped up and balanced a lot more than I ever did with the Zero for the next few months of ownership.

[@loicmonchalincustom1860]

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[@DuncanJimmy]

Crotch rockets are superb for speed and use as a daily driver, but they suck for long distance due to the posture you're forced into - said Captain Obvious. The difference in range was amazing to see though, and I couldn't help wondering what the range would be if you took roads that kept your speed down to 80 or less the entire way. Bet you'd do the trip with two recharges even if it cost you a couple more hours.

[@NewZeroland]

Man, great point! The range goes way up if you ride slower. I've definitely seen 400km+ on the dash before but at that speed this trip would take days.

[@GregHassler]

If the Leaf was following you, why weren't you the first to plug in?

[@NewZeroland]

Right?? I'm not sure what happened. They beat me to the next station, too!

[@gloom7351]

I was worried there wouldn't be a cat in this video. So glad I was wrong.

[@NewZeroland]

Every video. I refuse to post a video without a cat in it now haha.

[@gloom7351]

[@AdventuresonZero]

After about 300 miles in the saddle, I’m pretty kaput and don’t really enjoy riding beyond that.

[@NewZeroland]

Yeah man.. I was wrecked and spent the next day on the beach not moving much haha. I have no idea how you find time to set up cameras for ride-by's and get drone shots when you're on a deadline to get somewhere! I barely had time to charge my Sena while charging the bike.

[@AdventuresonZero]

@@NewZeroland I think it’s a really different experience when you’re ‘rushing’ to a destination, and it is VERY hard to enjoy it if you’re filming. The more I do it, the better I get at recognizing good filming spots, but it is time consuming - just a part of the craft. If I’m doing a multi day trip, I take a day or two ‘just for me’ that I don’t really focus on filming at all. But it sounds like you were doing a cannonball essentially - filming is not a part of that equation 🤣

[@NewZeroland]

@@AdventuresonZero ahhh that's a great idea. Yep, no wonder Steven didn't try to video his cross-country timed runs. Even getting different camera angles seems like a huge effort without a whole team like Long Way Up.

[@brettsteele2146]

Love your work, shame about the tracks reaction to electric vehicles. What is the point of all these race programs for electric to encourage people to move forward when the NZ tracks are stuck in the 60's? I know what you mean about long rides on bikes. For me a trip from Tauranga to Wellington is an easy 6 hour trip in the ute but on the bike different story. Yes it is easier to pass etc. but wow do you get monkey butt if you try to push on through with less stops. Of course it doesn't help that my bike is a DR650 and the seat is like a 4x2 but all the same it is just more comfortable doing the long stuff in the comfort of the ute. I'll save the bike for twisties and gravel :)

[@NewZeroland]

Thanks! Yeah I feel ya. It's fun for a few hours and then it becomes a chore and I can't wait for it to be over. Long ride challenges like this are cool every once in a while but I prefer 250-300km days instead.

[@yoda68zac11]

Plus those tracks are sponsored by fuel companies? Lol. Do you know if that's the MX and enduro tracks also?

[@NewZeroland]

Probably not MX tracks, as crazy as that sounds. Dirt bikes, hillclimb events, and drag strips are more chill about it I guess.

[@yoda68zac11]

Thanks. Awesome video. I drive trucks chch to auck sometimes, know the roads well. I'm loving my Emx and don't need much else but that big electric roadie looks big fun!

[@NewZeroland]

@@yoda68zac11 nice! Someone told me there's a Stark Varg in Palmy now. Check it out if you can! Those look like a blast.

[@MilesBellas]

"need a special racing license"

[@NewZeroland]

That would be a cool license to have!

[@AI-Wizard-Music]

おーい!

[@NewZeroland]

元気ですか？？

[@AI-Wizard-Music]

@@NewZeroland ん、元気ヨ! Ko taku tumanako ka whakaaetia e Energica taku tono reke rino. I awhina a Rick i ahau. Kei te pirangi ano etahi kairipoata.

[@NewZeroland]

@@AI-Wizard-Music Settirðu nýtt met??

[@AI-Wizard-Music]

@@NewZerolandWeli ma hayo, si kastaba ha ahaatee, waxaan qorsheynayaa! Sidoo kale, cowgirl mid dhigay maalinta Turkiga! Saraakiisha Seca waxay u ogolaadeen inay mooto korontogeedii ugu horeysay ku raacdo wadada 4 yo, waxaan ku eryay hal dhaban, ka dib ha u ogolaato inay mid keligeed keligeed samayso!!!!! Rikoorka cusub ee kooxdaas mooto kasta waa 21:07.02.

[@SniperSnake50BMG]

Hello Sam good to see your again. I was watching the other day a video from Zero Fun but about you but I found that video kinda Trolling and mocking you. Something happened?

[@NewZeroland]

Oh yeah haha, that video from last year when he hit me with his car? Or something else?

[@blengravers]

Sad the Hayabusa rider can't drive it.

[@NewZeroland]

Hey everybody thinks they can buy a busa and immediately run 10s, but it's not that easy.

[@moestrei]

Ride.....you ride bikes.

[@SWTrailsAndWheels]

Sorry to hear nasty, over-processed American fast-food has found its way to New Zealand 😉

[@NewZeroland]

It's my guilty pleasure XD

[@berttroubleyn3475]

All the charging apps... that's the EV situation in Europe at the moment. It's getting completely out of control, gazillions of apps and they all have their own prices. At every charger you have to check the prices of each app to avoid picking one that thinks 1 euro/kWh is acceptable. So agonising to be leafing through your smartphone for minutes on end at every charging stop. (Unless you have a Tesla, because the Superchargers are waaaay cheaper than everybody else)

[@NewZeroland]

Man seriously. Most of these are 70 cents / kWh now, but it ends up being cheaper than it was before when they charged per minute. Still cheaper than petrol 😂

[@EightSixx]

couple white boy names LOL!

[@NewZeroland]

😂😂😂

[@TheRealAlpha2]

What? A motorcycle on my electric car conversion channel? Unsubbed! (J/K) I assumed you'd cut it to 4 stops based on entirely nothing, so whooo! The new bike was more capable but the old rider needed more time, apparently, which understandably factors in to any road trip especially on Motorcycles. I think it speaks to the infrastructure improvements as much as the bike improvements.

[@NewZeroland]

Haha new bike old rider is exactly right. I'd love to try it again after this experience, knowing which route to take and which chargers to use, but it's way too long of a day. Maybe in a few years when the bikes have liquid-cooled batteries.

[@TheRealAlpha2]

@@NewZeroland and maybe a day the isn't as miserable and muddy?

[@evolv.e]

Second.. as always 😂

[@NewZeroland]

Still quick!!

[@evolv.e]

@@NewZeroland I see a NewZeroland notification.. I click! 😁

[@BillRutledge23]

I don’t in any way want to discourage you, but you do know there’s a Taco Bell just off Cuba Street?

[@NewZeroland]

Yeah lol it's in my video, in the first 30 seconds.

[@daRogueJedi]

Whaat? It’s not like EVs just came out last year. Boo to those tracks banning EVs. Such an exciting new part of the racing world. Too bad they’re not keeping up with times. Would think it’d be a no brainer to educate, train, & invest in improved fire mitigation for tracks instead of saying “we don’t know what to do so don’t bring em”. It’s ‘shocking’, really. I guess you’re just on the cutting edge, leading the ‘charge’ for EV racing in NZ. What ‘power’ u have!😏

[@NewZeroland]

Yep, well said. We've had electric motorcycles in NZ for almost 8 years now, but they weren't concerned about me because I was just one guy with a really small battery. Now that Teslas are finally getting popular here (yeah NZ is way behind) everybody wants to take them to the track and the fear of battery fires 'sparked' a conversation about safety, and now we have to wait. I just hope it doesn't take as long as they expect.

[@gasdive]

It's especially frustrating as I've so often seen absolutely dreadful fire control at racetracks so many times. Watching a marshall run to a bike that's got a tiny little fire, then be unable to work the extinguisher, then start *reading the instructions* on the side of the extinguisher while the bike is completely engulfed is so frustrating and amazingly common.

[@daRogueJedi]

Hopefully some added benefit will come outta this with better fire control. Good for all

[@awo1fman]

If it were me, I wouldn't support tracks with that cop-out attitude by reverting to ICE. You can try all you want to rationalize it, but the truth is that it has nothing to do with safety and they're just being jerks toward EVs. Seriously, the likelihood of a battery fire is EXTREMELY low, and it's not rocket science to deal with even if it did happen. There are EV racing classes in other places, and how many battery fires have they had? I have yet to hear of one. But again, that's not even really the issue. They're just tired of all the complaints from the ICE guys getting constantly lapped by sll the EVs -- that never break down...

[@NewZeroland]

It could be both. EVs might be setting new lap records soon and they don't want that, but a battery fire really would end the whole trackday for everyone. I talked to Energica about it and they said no MotoE bike has ever caught on fire because of a crash. They're probably just being overly cautious and want to make sure they're ready for the worse case scenario, but it's pretty annoying. I don't want to wait 18 months.

[@Waldo1122]

This country is the perfect example of why you don't give the government any power whatsoever over The People. A special racing license for going too fast on a track? They are literally begging for people to just start street racing. If you can't have fun with your fast vehicles on the track then where are you supposed to have fun with your fast vehicles?

[@NewZeroland]

Haha I don't think the government has anything to do with tracks or dragstrips. This is just an excuse for them to get you to join a special club and pay membership fees.. which is totally a scam but I'd love to have that license!

[@Angusoksen]

Like What's going on with tracks banning EVs on track? because they can't put the out an eventual fire? so what if it burns? will it burn any other things like buildings or so? probably not, so let it burn if it burns! this is the most stupid thing I have heard. never heard of any track in Europe or America banning EVs!

[@NewZeroland]

They can't let it burn and continue to run the trackday 😂 It's too dangerous to leave it on the track I guess.