Why The Zero SR/F Is 2019's Best Electric Motorcycle

[@mj_aussie_coaster_travels8310]

Really need the big Japanese manufacturers to hit the e bike industry. You need volume to bring down the prices.

[@rodstawaa]

Nstg8a was just thinking the same thing

[@moto-moto]

Kawasaki just patented a hybrid technology for motorcycle :)

[@moto-moto]

www.visordown.com/news/industry/kawasaki-files-patent-hybrid-petrol-electric-motorcycle

[@dhpstudios2009]

Nstg8a yesss, and then i buy, For sure. Electric is great

[@willflynn7015]

The cost is currently all in the battery. The cost will come down for any manufacturer big or small when battery technology improves and prices drop. Volume is not currently a factor on price.

[@maybeso1547]

The colors of an 80s jet ski.

[@sivvinod3187]

And I LOVE it!

[@mat2941]

Electric is the way but all this companies should really start to make affordable products...

[@keltic74]

I used to feel same way, there is a distinct loss without the noise and smells and feel, but the torque delivery nearly makes up for in it fun factor to me

[@harpreetsinghtoor315]

Issue is not that companies know that electric bikes are unique and that's why it's pricey but rather batteries are at the peak of what they are at least until graphene batteries come into volume

[@WinterCharmVT]

it'll happen as the transition picks up speed, and manufacturers increase volume.

[@cosmic_cupcake]

@@harpreetsinghtoor315 Graphene is way too far away to be involved in the price drop that will make EV´s viable. luckily there are a metric fuck ton of new battery types that will make it before that. Solid-state batts will be the next step in battery evolution, perhaps followed by fluoride-ion batteries. the latter should also get a definitive advantage over fuel cells and biofuels in terms of performance.

[@pankajchandwani21]

Electric cars are 3.5 times costly

[@Uap-i3o]

When electronic bikes become cheaper I'll buy one definitely.

[@tylerandleahcanadian3888]

Check my channel out I have 2 electric bikes I paid 6500 cad for them total 4000 for one 2500 for the other

[@rcpmac]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/sH7CmmNumJyHoK8&feature=share

[@daved2352]

That finish is great. Makes it look much more alive than previous ones I've seen. Got personality

[@kamotookamote3613]

The next generation would probably think we're idiots for putting petrol on our motorcycles.

[@vickysingh-ku7su]

They will think what the fuck is a wheel 🤣🤣🤣

[@GreaseMonkey771]

@Viktor Sligo Why would my children eat batteries???

[@robertlangdon494]

@Viktor Sligo so inhaling petrol combustion by product is healthier?

[@tonyr8339]

@Viktor Sligo like phone users?

[@tonyr8339]

@Viktor Sligo I really can't understand you. Are you saying that there's a correlation between the amount of batteries and how sick you can get or something like that? Batteries are completely isolated from the environment because they can react to oxygen dude. There's no contact between the metal and you in any way...

[@bee496]

anyone else noticed that he blurred out the speedometer lol

[@yetneshdubey860]

Maybe cops watch these videos as well

[@productionplan6021]

Otherwise known as Perverting the Course of Justice.

[@rickyrick5586]

Obstruction of a justwrist

[@rzu7120]

Good work, Lieutenant Columbo

[@drmodestoesq]

@@rzu7120 There's just one more thing.....

[@FOWBOWZ]

My next vehicle will be electric and recently the livewire and the zero motos got me really excited about the future of electric transportation. I can't wait till the bigger motomakers compete

[@arunalukka]

Just wait to see how Honda, Suzuki,Yamaha adapt these machines with real world tech . once they are in, no one can stop them

[@kevinhayden9030]

Arun Baby Exactly 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@ozzie444]

Probably true....and although we haven't heard a peep from other manufacturers about their plans for electric motorcycles I'm 100% sure in their back room restricted access high security R&D technical research areas they are busy developing and testing the shit out of various models and whenever they decide to "leak" some info to tease us with they will have something that'll blow away what H-D and Zero currently have.

[@nadja92]

You can see what Yamaha had been working on in their motors shows 💁🏻‍♀️

[@austina4189]

@@ozzie444 nah. That's like saying toyota will blow tesla out of the water when they finally make an electric car. Energica and Zero will lead the way for a while

[@ozzie444]

@@austina4189 Yes they will...for a while. Guaranteed that other manufacturers have bought Energica's, Zeros and even the LiveWire and they're right now testing the shit out of them and reverse engineering them so when they come out with their versions they'll be wicked everything.

[@tonyrichengod9280]

I am DEFINITELY getting an e-Bike in the future. It's a natural evolution for motorcycles. However, the battery life still needs developing. Once they can do 200 miles then it will become feasible IMO. I'd hate to stop every 80-100 for a possible 4-hr charge, especially when traveling long distances. But overall, very excited for this tech!

[@birthcertificate7223]

I`m excited for the future of electro travel

[@darky799]

I love shifting gears.. and i know it is impossible to get e bike with gears, but i will still get e bike because that's the future. Well goodbye for gears and exhaust muffler when that happens

[@Jefflong2011]

For now, e-bikes are not designed for "traveling long distances." Used to be my Ford Focus Electric--whose range fully charged was around 80 miles. Perfect for the commute to work, to the grocery store, doctor's appt. But notice all those destinations are local. The FFE was not intended for road travel. We knew its limitations and it served those puposes reliably and economically. Today's e-bikes are the Ford Focus Electrics of the motorcycle world.

[@wnose]

Gogoro of Taiwan has it figured out - their batteries take seconds to swap out, so they have a network of charging stations all over the city. Running out? Pull into a station, swap batteries and you're on your way. Even faster than gas. IMO, the battery and the network is the killer app for electric bikes.

[@joshnnik]

Best looking ebike so far.

[@robertsmith7275]

I have a SR/F Premium with additional 6KW charger, and I really love this bike. It is awesome to ride through the forest with no sound from the bike and listening to nature ... My previous bike was a Zero SR, which I had for 5 years and I also loved it. I am commuting now over 40 years (Honda CB750, Yamaha Vmax and other bikes) but Zero is my favorite.

[@Athandatu]

WOW!! So quick it's scary! And yeah, I agree big Japanese Moto companies need to jump with both feet into the electric bike field so the technology starts to drop in price!

[@theDayOfAccount]

Honestly when I listen to electric cars and motorcycles, my gasoline engine vehicle seems so primitive, with its gears and all. But these electric vehicles are still too expensive.

[@skywarser1610]

But that's what I found cool about petrol engine, that feeling of complexity/gears/pistons/explosions/lot of movings parts. SOUND! SHIFTING! The motorcycles are less of a threat than cars is to the environment cuz of their low gasoline consumption.

[@sausagefingers714]

they are basically a steam engine running on petrol.. in loose terms

[@silveriorebelo8045]

for me it's the opposite: not having gears is the primitive thing, not allowing a good control of the bike...

[@sausagefingers714]

@@silveriorebelo8045 that's why ICE's have gears.. because they cant give you the control you want with a single speed setup unline electric drives.. the throttle is much more precise too

[@HONDAVFRV4]

It isn't that, it is the complete lack of range and then the 4 hrs to charge. You can't go for a days blast with your mates if they are on combustion engine, unless someone brings a tow rope.

[@mikefollowingjesus1228]

ZERO chance i could aford one ! 😧

[@thakurranveerpartapsingh2332]

No

[@transitivewisdom2372]

🤣🤣🤣

[@mediacc8372]

atm over priced

[@SanskarPlays88]

😂😂

[@AshAirheart1995]

Zero FXS given

[@Sunseeker-jc6rn]

A really professional no nonsence video and a delight to watch/listen to.

[@flip97gt]

Those colors! Reminds me of a weak attempt to recreate the paint scheme of an 80's hot rod.

[@nimblybimbly4002]

I'm very excited for the next generation Zero FX. It will be my first electric motorcycle if they can keep it light and extend the range.

[@motobob]

I took one for a spin off road whilst at this demo day. Such a fun bike!

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

Great review thanks. I'm still struggling with the range and the charging time if away from home not to mention 16k!

[@greyminky1]

Having ridden petrol bikes for over 40 years I could not see myself moving to an electric motorcycle then having ridden the 2020 SRF model last week I was blown away, even the lack of noise did not bother me, the only thing you compare is the freedom you get with riding a motorcycle and the performance when overtaking and accelerating out of a bend and on those points it ticks all the boxes. If you love smelly noisy two strokes then this will not be for you guys and it will not be for everyone but for everyone else try one for and don't knock it too much before you try one.

[@kw1213]

I think they need to do something like the way some cars have the sound of the motor go through the speakers so the driver can hear it better. IF you could somehow have different sound modes that could increase and change the sound it makes that would be awesome. I love the idea of being able to be completely silent or to have a more aggressive futuristic sound.

[@douglasguiotto521]

Prices NEED to come down with these electric motorcycles !!

[@seybertooth9282]

It will. Also remember that batteries are batteries (to a point) so bikes will benefit from the advances in battery tech for cars.

[@bajo]

Zero pulled out of Australia and it breaks my heart! One day.. hopefully I won’t be too old to ride by then

[@J3sus1sL0rd1]

Zero SR/F is overall great motorcycle, as 14.4KWh. battery isn't enough of storage power. It needed around 20KWh. battery.

[@makatron]

Maybe a second gear for motorway speeds

[@mortache]

Batteries are the heaviest components in any electric vehicle though. Do you really want that extra weight?

[@lmaoroflcopter]

@@makatron this. It needs a high gear for higher speeds. Going touring on this would be a pita.

[@makatron]

@@lmaoroflcopter I mean we know the electric motors have a wide power band but since range it's an issue with bikes maybe make it a CVT and go for the smallest package possible.

[@micahbuchheit1283]

I really do appreciate your personal in depth analysis of this bike. Thanks bro.

[@motobob]

Thanks for the feedback Micah - appreciate it

[@steve-usmcvet8934]

Give one to Tom Cruise for the next Mission Impossible movie.

[@kareldegreef3945]

mmmm , probably not exclusive enough ;-)

[@ahmaddanial99]

karel degreef unless BMW releases one

[@at0m113]

They've had people (not Reeves) ride Zeros (DSRs I think?) in the John Wick movies. Having Cruise or Reeves ride one prominently would be a coup though. I think I'm fine seeing Cruise on something other than a Kawi or a Triumph (?).

[@omnighast2054]

in john wick 3 they are used in that bike fight scene but given engine noises

[@garystinten9339]

@@omnighast2054 they should have amplified the eletric noise or shown the bikes dismantled in a workshop to implant the idea of electric bikes.. shown a bikie mechanic move an engine with two hands etc

[@chaitanyapahl]

Thinking to buy this i love the acceleration without gear

[@fatroberto3012]

Young people can't imagine that within their lifetime petrol will cost £20+ per litre. But that is the same kind of change since I first started driving at 78p a gallon. At the same time the price of batteries will drop from £10k to £1k. Electric bikes are the future, like it or not.

[@uncle4897]

No engine sound so I won’t get called or get yelled at by my neighbors :d I’d like to have an Electric bike

[@j.pocket]

Great review - you covered everything pertinent to answer my questions and I don't even live in the UK. Cheers!

[@saidnobodyever711]

We've come full circle back to 1994. Fluoro purple and blue decals are cool again.

[@fidelcatsro6948]

yum yum RGV Pepsi Suzuki 2strokes comes to mind

[@Neojhun]

Thanks to Large Format printers on Vinyl. You can now play on Photoshop and print your own custom unique design. That was very difficult and inaccessible in 90s. Now it's a small sector of the vehicle customizing industry.

[@theelementalscientist6631]

Could you do a review on the new Lightning Strike? It’s an electric motorcycle that’s got the best specs on the market for any electric motorcycle out there. And it’s a sport which is rare for EV’s. Anyway love your content!

[@masonkanterbury3007]

I didn't know these were coming out. This is part of the reason big companies are cashing in and squirreling money away in offshore banks: the economy is about to change big time. No more eventually.

[@Jaytea671]

You’ve covered a lot in under 8 minutes. I wasn’t expecting the comparisons at all. You’ve got my 👍🏽 ▶️ 🔔 all day.

[@motobob]

Cheers JT! Appreciate the support

[@steve-usmcvet8934]

Time to set up a couple of Zero dealerships Southern California.

[@zabrown466]

There are. Triumph/BMW in San Diego. Hollywood Electric in LA. I'm sure there are more

[@allenbenson1392]

We're based in Scott's valley 😅.

[@AndroidG13]

You failed to mention that though it is more expensive than comparable petrol bikes at initial purchase, it won't require oil changes, gas, engine maintenance, spark plugs, chain adjustments, filters and other various costs that come with petrol bikes during their lifetimes. So, taking that into consideration, perhaps overall its about the same in cost. I like it, I'm seriously considering a Zero for my next bike. It would be a great commuter bike around a city

[@mrgclips]

What a beauty! WOW! I wish I could have one!

[@johnnyr71]

20000 dollars

[@TheBriansle]

We need a breakthrough in dry-electrode battery tech. Tesla just bought Maxwell. With implementation of the dry-electrode battery tech we will see costs go down with large increases in range. Making ice motorcycles non-competitive.

[@sideshowbobcbr]

I really like the look of this bike. More so than any other E bike I've seen. Might I be swayed.......???

[@13Ohfan68]

Hello, I tested it. It is a great experience. Feeling light flying on the road. The only dark point for me is the position of foot rest. They are to high and on the rear. Thus knees are really bended... And I am short, 1m73. I would love a little more road trail position. Also a shame that Zero did not give led turn lights on an electric bike... even in option. Awaiting for the new DS that hopefully will match my need.

[@mrdee734]

When bikes reach 10k-15k for electric models, it will become popular.

[@jmez927]

thumbs up for using freedom units

[@ripmax333]

to me, it looks very similar to the HD livewire but with more modern looks were the HD looks more classy, still too expensive for me unfortunately but its a very interesting design, as a modern bike I really like even if I'm more into the classic look.

[@esk8jaimes]

See the TC and TC-Max by Super Soco, has vintage British motorcycle styling.

[@holmes1956O]

ripmax333 it looks more like my ducati monster

[@AbhiSingh1992]

This has been around for years, way before Livewire was even imagined.

[@janred94]

The decals are sick on this. Fit the futuristic bike.

[@albertf.9198]

"Uhhhhhhhhhhhh, uhhhhhhhh!" The sound of acceleration.

[@sleekitwan]

Very good piece, begins with the pithy and most important points on EV aspects. I am constantly reminded of the ‘I Robot’ quote when Will Smith’s Doctor woman says of the escape bike he takes them off on: ‘You know gas is flammable, right?’.

[@theqball80]

It's about time they got a motorcyclist / designer to design them!

[@eduardosilva7304]

Great review! I'm sorry you had to test that 90's GSXR paint job Zero, but better colours on the market now, thank god for that. This Zero is a stunner, prices of electric bikes are slowly coming down to be affordable, and this model is a good example of the electric revolution thats coming.

[@ashleybailey1785]

4 and a half hours to full charge from home????? That's so good wtf. Sold.

[@davidbates247]

Looks great they are definitely getting there now

[@kafeelahmad8119]

Wow its like a rocket very nice

[@kokobeatz7222]

The main for Japanese manufacturers have set some unity standards. For batteries charging stations etc. so you already know they are all in.

[@Zedexization]

Hope that manufacturers start innovating in electronic tech so we can start seeing an e-MotoGP because damn Formula E looks cool

[@luckylanno]

It already exists, my friend. It's called MotoE. They use Energica Eva bikes.

[@ronniefranks4351]

Beast mode. That’s cool! When this gets a little less expensive, I can hardly wait.

[@brainfood1167]

amazing bike!

[@abritablondeabike]

You vids are so professional mate. Great job. I subbed

[@motobob]

Appreciate it! Thanks

[@FuzzyScaredyCat]

Still far too expensive, the maths still don't work. For the price of this bike you can pick up a decent new bike and still pay for 10's of 1000's of miles in fuel before you've even got close to the price of this alone.

[@GautamKumarGoswami]

@Andy P : At the first point your points are damn right but then we all will have to think which one we should select - Pollution or No Pollution. Painful matter is for the riders - Price Point ! And here we are helpless.

[@dkreps]

Unfortunately our society still puts profit before the environment. With this mentality our planet is doomed.

[@FuzzyScaredyCat]

@@dkreps Buy me one, I'll gladly give up my ICE bike.

[@paladain55]

@@GautamKumarGoswami Its a step in the right direction, but the electricity source is still majority fossil fuel. So more: "pollution here? or pollution there?"

[@holmes1956O]

Gautam Kumar Goswami the pollution is just shifted right now to the electric generation instead of the tailpipe

[@justaninja1]

The dude started making some funny noises @ 1:45 😂

[@olrenison]

Looks really promising. Hopefully it'll be affordable to mere mortals one day. Question - Who designed the graphics on the bike, and have they come down yet? 😂

[@motobob]

Haha so English Electric Motor Co are veeeeeery kind to let KZbinrs come and ride their bikes all day. It's a big risk for them because they have to repair their demo bikes if they get dropped etc. and what's in it for them if I just post a review of a Zero without mentioning them? I think the bold graphics are just a way to make sure people know it's their bike and get them the recognition on KZbin and Instagram for being so cool to lend their bikes out. Otherwise Zero would be getting all the benefit, without having done any of the work to collab with KZbinrs. Hope that makes sense! :)

[@karlosh2422]

The colour scheme does look like they smoked some magic mushrooms.

[@rzu7120]

Wait for the Lightning Strike to hit the market. The carbon edition comes with a 20 kWh battery, DC fast charging and a price of $20,000 US.

[@mvetter]

There are over 100 DC fast charging stations in London. Where did you get "only 3"?

[@motobob]

Thanks for flagging this up mvetter. I'll take a look back through my script and see where I picked that up - I'll pin your comment in the meantime tho for others to see.

[@mvetter]

@@motobob Wow hey thanks for the response. Didn't expect you to see or respond. For reference, just pop open PlugShare.com and turn on the CCS filter. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.

[@motobob]

@@mvetter Yeah I had a bit of a play with Zap Map which was enlightening! Thanks for those other resources though - I'll keep it in mind for future videos. Feel like I need to get an electric bike for a longer term test to get a bit more immersed in what it's like to own...

[@mvetter]

@@motobob I have learned quote a lot in the last year and a half of switching exclusively to electric motorcycles, and working in the industry gives a different perspective on top of that. I would have thought Alec might mention the charging thing especially considering he's carrying Energica bikes as well, now. Fast charging is of utmost importance for me, so I value that very highly among all stats to consider on the bikes.

[@motobob]

@@mvetter Honestly totally not Alec's fault - he gave as much information and help as he could in a day, but ultimately you still need to piece the videos together when you're home and editing. I must have ridden 5 or 6 bikes that day, so you can't remember it all. So ultimately it just comes down to my bad research and sources - I definitely picked that up off another site

[@luisfernandoclavijo8892]

Hermosa moto y sobre todo esa luz delantera muy bien diseñada

[@HeliTom84]

It’s awesome, but not for the price. Zero must be overpricing it. they should make it cheaper and probably sell a lot more. Even here in Norway, where the infrastructure regarding electric chargers are probably the best in the world, it’s still not worth the money. The design, materials used etc can be compared with a petroleum bike that cost half that money. Electric bikes is easier to mass produce too..?! Price should be around 13K USD in my humble opinion. Range should also be at least 300km on highway.

[@Neojhun]

Zero simply does not have the production capacity. AFIK they do not have a massive Cell Production factory have to buy it from suppliers. Most BEV companies make the vehicles, some package the battery box but nearly all have to Buy Cells from a limited supplier. Until these Bike Company operate their own Cell factory at a massive scale Fast E Bikes will not be affordable.

[@at0m113]

@@Neojhun I mostly agree, but I don't think every company has to make their own cells to make prices reasonable. That's like every fabless semi company building their own fab. I think eventually we'll have enough suppliers and the suppliers will be big enough to drop the prices. Currently not even car manufacturers other than freakin' Tesla, VW or maybe some Chinese brands (?) make their own.

[@Neojhun]

@@at0m113 Unlike Semi the process is much simpler and it much more reliant on Raw Materials and Large Scale. Semi Conductor Fabless & Foundry model works because the each product unit is soo Expensive and require massive investment into new advance tooling. That is reversed for Cells.

[@johnnyr71]

You are absolutely right 20000$ is too much for motor +600 dollars fast charger +2000 dollars better battery

[@bonyfisch]

Your intro music is awesome

[@CYLing90]

I also decided to buy, untill now the bike got any problems? Battery? Others?

[@Anthony-zt1zs]

This one is easy on the eyes. Very nice.

[@fighter.r33]

*Rev bombing has left the chat*

[@jamesbrogan3232]

I think you're bang on the money haven't got a full licence but I can ride the s or the DS but I wish I had the money to buy them I just too expensive gone away few more years on then might have a full licence then get that one

[@jmac6248]

Would a full fairing not help with range at highway speed?

[@fidelcatsro6948]

yes it will..but they also add weight to the machine

[@jmac6248]

@@fidelcatsro6948 Yea, I don't think ~20lbs would hurt the range as much as the greatly increased drag. Maybe a fairing would negatively impact city range but help at higher speeds?

[@jmac6248]

I feel like it should definitely be an option at least.

[@fidelcatsro6948]

todays naked bike design that look more like transformer cartoon robots are quite aerodynamic just look at those flushed lights etc..we need better batteries that are safer and hold better energy densities per pound of weight

[@dongkhamet1351]

Jmac yes absolutely - and full streamliner bodywork exponentially more so.

[@yousufalkabour7267]

Looks great I think there’s something in common with duke

[@cr4yv3n]

Looks suspiciously similar to Honda's CB 2019

[@woody4431]

I've watched a ton of terrible 'review' videos of this bike. This one, however, is well edited, has considered voice over, great structure and a thoughtful approach. Nice to get away from 'reviewers' screaming down a straight road reacting to the insane acceleration. Great stuff!

[@Hucyfer]

I can see myself owning a eletric car for commuting and stuff, but E-bikes just look boring, sound is a very important thing in a motorcycle for me

[@jimdraper1792]

Yeah, for me too. I'd love to ride a silent motorcycle. I hate listening to loud tractors going by.

[@amazonallied5613]

They must be engineering some artificial sound that mimics the gasoline speed bikes to take care of your/my sound concerns. Just like they did with BMW i8. should listen to that, sounds like a monster but all artificial. 🤫

[@JMeyer-qj1pv]

Although the Zero's motor has higher torque output than the LiveWire and Energica Eva, it is geared higher so has less torque at the rear wheel. In terms of rear wheel torque the pecking order is LiveWire, then Eva, then the SR/F. As you pointed out, the SR/F has a weight advantage, so it would be interesting to do a three way drag race to find out which one is the fastest. Then in terms of motor cooling, the LiveWire uses water cooling, the Eva uses oil cooling, while the SR/F uses only air cooling. So the SR/F would be the most likely to suffer from overheating in a track day situation.

[@bustarogers9990]

Even when these bikes surpass petrol bikes in ability , they'll never surpass them in enjoyability. Maybe newer generations will come to love them , but i'll always be a petrol man.

[@CncObsession]

I am a performance man. what will take me the fastest, stop quickest, handle the best and have least maintenance will be the winner. It is coming quick. I have no issues with change at all. Shit, I remember castor oil and points.

[@hrgwea]

The only "advantage" of combustion engines is the noise they make. And that is a purely psychological advantage.

[@636theofthebeast8]

Really nice review, thanks!

[@motobob]

Cheers Arnaud - appreciate it

[@callumcox705]

doubt youd be spending to much on maintainance though.. bar tyres and brakes.

[@dpatel2747]

Beautiful bike

[@4lan]

1:46 wow wow wow wow lol

[@rocketrollsvlogs7625]

I love electric bikes but want considering the SRF. This video has me reconsidering.

[@numberxx7]

Same here, in fact, I may have to go test one this weekend.. Couple of ears ago, I tested the SR and got it up to 106 mph in an instant, Now this model looks great.. Yet, the price has me wondering, if I should wait or maybe get a BMW R1250RS??

[@labradorarvingabion3662]

My god this thing is fast. I'm afraid this thing will outrun my baby. Which I'm certain it will :(

[@AbhiSingh1992]

It outran an H2R

[@boltonky]

E-bikes are awesome wanted one since Mission RS and i think the whole look thing comes down to the same as petrol bikes , fairings or naked nothing wrong with some nice aesthetics to make it look top notch. I would still get one for price its the same as a decent petrol bike

[@byjumtobole4718]

I love it... how much price is??? Can I purchase this from India.

[@davidewert7214]

I test-rode it. It's worth it. Remember that with the instant torque it will be quicker than any mass-produced super bike off the line. Gas bikes have to rev-up to red-line to hit their peak power/torque. The super bikes (gas) will have a higher top end speed, but 124 MPH is enough for me. Two reasons I haven't ordered one yet: I'm waiting until the 'PowerTank' is available for longer range (supposed to be available by the end of the year), and I'm also waiting to see what Lightning does with their 'Strike'. (They've kept us in suspense for 6 months now).

[@martink.9442]

Really good Bike. I tested it. Lovely but way much to expensive.

[@devislu1]

I ordered it in December and it is now at the dealership. Let's get the paperwork done :-)

[@zabrown466]

I'll wait for lightning strike and see if it holds up to the SR/F

[@andrewallen9918]

Zachary Brown Have you ordered a Strike? Im very interested in it.

[@zabrown466]

Andrew Allen no but I’m very interested. Has better specs than zero, better looks and a lot cheaper. Want to at least get on one before deciding.

[@andrewallen9918]

Zachary Brown Or slightly less expensive but with 5kWh more battery/more range. Doesn’t come with traction control but faster charging. I hope a KZbinr from the UK has ordered one, otherwise it’s a flight to California...I’ve never been so...US sales first though so will await with interest.

[@esk8jaimes]

Please, do a review for the vintage electric motorcycles from Super Soco! They're really affordable and use swappable batteries too!

[@MichaelPickles]

How my beer... what about the "Lightning Strike" motorcycle

[@motobob]

Good point! I think they’re US only at the moment though, so not much chance I’ll get to test one

[@larjkok1184]

How what?

[@BeginnersTech314]

I would love this my problem is range. i drive 33 miles one way to work over a mountain and if i want to go see friends or meet up i am looking at 40 to 8 miles one way and it is back roads. also my friends like to take bike rides and they will ride 200 miles in a day. so for me it is still traditional for now. but i do love the idea.

[@NotBlitz00]

I would wish it make a nice sound... that’s one of the most important things about a bike is the sound

[@ozzie444]

When I was a kid we used to take an empty cigarette cardboard pack and clip it onto the front fork of our bicycles with a clothes pin with the cigarette pack cardboard facing so the bike's spokes would hit the cardboard as the wheel was turning and it would sound like a motorcycle. You cold do that right?

[@NotBlitz00]

@@brainwash650 i said a nice sound...

[@ozzie444]

@@brainwash650 For a bicycle yaaa. Not sure about an emotorcycle though. Better than sounding like a vacuum cleaner....lol

[@SnowofLight]

I literally cannot wait for this technology to become affordable Long countryside rides in relative silence... What a luxury

[@hby7768]

for ~20k, I've already ordered the new factory delayed s1000rr

[@AlphaMachina]

Damn, that thing is gorgeous.

[@coroso136]

I'm worried about car drivers with this thing. Many barely notice you anyways and I imagine it's gonna get a lot worse when you almost don't make any sound

[@Mrs0ali0]

Don't worry, most drivers have blasting music on, or sit in a well noise reduced chamber. Already today your not noticed because of noise but because of lights. And still there's a great horn ;)

[@nicktattooholic]

If I have the money,I buy it for sure!!!Amazing design and performances...

[@Cary_mac]

Although beautiful and innovative the price is a killer.

[@elohim8895]

What is the price

[@Cary_mac]

@@elohim8895 like 16-18k usd!

[@mediacc8372]

wonderful test ride, very clear

[@shannonwilson6216]

18k-20k here in the US nice bike but, hell naw

[@motobob]

Yeah still not affordable, but better price than the LiveWire for sure.

[@numberxx7]

Have you ridden one?

[@RB-xj4fg]

Was going to buy a Livewire but common sense kicked in and I got the SR/F. No regrets as I saved 10k not including the 3k dealer markup at HD and the extra taxes. Level 2 charging was the key to the recharging kingdom where I live so that was just a bonus.

[@wilgenputigolfa7447]

yes, is a monster. But $26k. Damn.

[@motobob]

We're still a way off mainstream pricing. The Zero S starts at £9k though and was still a blast to ride.

[@dennism103]

Cheaper then a Harley Davidson live wire

[@terrybeb]

@@dennism103 maybe so.... but if you have the money then the Harley still will have the better build quality. All E-Bikes are way too expensive. Now is the time for the tech company exec's to purchase them to create a base to build off of like Tesla did. Eventually the price will come down to be attainable for the masses. Until then, most will just watch the videos.

[@rogerwilliams2902]

Thanks for the excellent video. I wonder when we will have the first electric aeroplane !.

[@motobob]

Now that would be something!