Zero S Motorcycle, 2024 Zero S first ride

The first 2024 Zero S in the UK, first impressions

[@davidmonteiro6822]

Thank you and yes, looking forward for more indepht tests of this bike

[@_Meriwether]

The reason I appreciate Energica as a brand is not that I like the super-sport looks, the performace, the range or any of that good stuff. It's that they got Zero off their @$$es to make a better product and raised the bar for the electric bike market as a whole. For too long Zero was squatting on their laurels and the old 'S' and 'SR' are a testament to that. They were the best of their kind, however no competition meant there was no innovation. I've been on the fence for some time, but I think now's the time to pick up a 2024 Zero 'S'. I love my Kawasaki Vulcan S, so I'm in two minds as to whether I'll keep it, but this new generation of Zeros is exciting.

[@swss]

👍

[@bdawg9206]

Great to have you back. Bike looks really cool!

[@swss]

Great to be back and great to hear from you, commuting chaos will be back shortly.

[@bdawg9206]

I don't know if it is me, but there seems to be a lot more L plate riders around in and around Surrey. I've seen so many near misses. All learners should have to watch your videos first. I'm sure it would really help.

[@swss]

@@bdawg9206 yup loads of L plates everywhere. Lost count of how many MT 125 s on L plates I’ve seen recently. We all have to start somewhere, but some of the L plate decision making is not great. Stay safe.

[@germanodelucaferraro8835]

è possibile aggiungere sulla s il parkmode tramite app?

[@swss]

@@germanodelucaferraro8835 really sorry but I can’t work out how to translate your question

[@simskeeper]

Lovely looking bike.

[@swss]

Cheers buddy

[@aprilia1000cc]

Welcome back missed your videos 😊

[@swss]

Good to hear from you. Commuting chaos is back on the menu

[@mjk2929]

Well that ended too soon, but well done, an excellent first impressions video. I absolutely agree with you that this Storm Trooper white looks ace. Look forward to more vids.

[@swss]

Cheers Mike, hope all is good for you up north!

[@BarrBadi]

Hi Cool delivery with the commentary... I was pleasantly surprised with power legislation categories of licence with the S and that torque Woww Throws the rule book out the window for the legislators I guess as its 11kw and how its measured? Ride away on just basic A1cbt! AMAZING! Also the new SR can be driven with A2 giving loads more torque! Brilliant. The S though is all a rider needs. Hope to see a detailed test ride with motorway? Cant wait to get an S or SR. Bye. 👍

[@swss]

Hi, yup if you’re happy riding electric the Zero S means you never need anything more than an A1 licence. Sounds daft but having a bike with equivalent performance of a 500-600 cc bike means you really don’t need to upgrade. Sure I could handle more power but in the real world do I need it? No. Would I like an SR or SRF yup but the extra cost of the SRF and aggravation of having to take a full A test doesn’t seem worth it. It does indeed throw the rule book out the window. I really need to find time to do a full review. Ride safe.

[@FlyingFun.]

I was looking at the sr as yhere was good deals on a bit ago, Was very tempted. What put me off was highish insurance, reported belt snapping issues , low range and slow charge times. Tbh i could stomache all apart from the belt issues if the price was not so high... Still might get one if those deals come up again though.....

[@swss]

Belt snapping does happen but maintenance is key, having the correct tension does prolong the life of the belt. Range in town is about 160 miles Circa 120 out of town 100 or less if hooning it around in the country, but I do mean hooning it!

[@jamesnorona1345]

Damn I’m really interested in this bike. Looking forward to the next metrics on performance.

[@swss]

The test ride videos are somewhat weather and spare time dependent. But they will come, hopefully sooner than later.😎

[@RickSanchez__642]

Does your bike also show the A1 warning and if so: does it reduce power? Little bit worried about it.

[@olis3222]

Hello, nice review 😀 can you please share the reference (Brand and Part Nr)of the back tail? Thank you, it really improves the look, I love it

[@swss]

Thanks for the comment It’s from R&G www.rg-racing.com/browsetype/Tail_Tidies/Zero/SRF/LP0286BK/#

[@olis3222]

@@swss thank you, this will help my dealer

[@Glerox]

Is the range better than the 2023 S on this one? I'm really looking forward to know what range you get with it!

[@TonyMarshall-ze8ij]

Is it ok with the seat so low or is it worth bumping it up with a little storage beneath it? It's got enough tq to kit out with panniers, but the back end is much wider than a 2022 DS & DSR.

[@swss]

The seat is quite a bit lower than the old bike, they do a raised seat and I will look at whether getting higher seating would be better. My tail bag doesn’t quite fit on the passenger seat and I need to fashion a small extension to the rear seat.

[@ijcorner]

Brilliant - videos on the new 2024 zero s from the UK worth watching at long last 🇬🇧 I'm so close to ordering myself. Could I ask because I'm really not sure, why the S over the SR?

[@swss]

S is A1, SR is A2, other than that it’s the same bike but the A2 SR is £1000 more expensive for an extra 10 bhp. It has a 15.6 kWh battery vs a 14-4 but you can pay £100 extra for the S and upgrade to the 15.6, it’s just a software upgrade. And I prefer the white S to the black SR but that a subjective taste thing.

[@ijcorner]

@@swss Thanks so much for the reply, I'm really looking forward to your reviews with this bike 👋

[@marionyeky9840]

Hey there, thank you very much for the impressions! One question concerning the seat height. How tall are you and which seat height did you choose? Cheers and greets from germany

[@swss]

I’m 5 ft 8 or 1.74 cm but short inside leg. I have the standard seat and can pretty much flat foot the bike and am considering trying the raised seat to get a more comfortable riding position.

[@marionyeky9840]

Ah ok..thanks! I‘m 1,85..will be sporty right? Even with the raised seat..

[@swss]

@@marionyeky9840 I have a 30 inch inside leg, a bigger decision IMO is to go for the lowered pegs for a more comfortable riding position, that’s what I did having sat on an SRF with regular pegs and felt my knees were way too bent underneath me. I’m not sure how much higher the raised seat is as to whether it will make a difference for the better or just put me on my toes at the lights 🫤

[@marionyeky9840]

Ah! Lowered pegs - did not know that was possible! Great - thanks a lot!

[@swss]

@@marionyeky9840 yup I forgot to mention that. It lowers the foot peg and the rear brake pedal by 1.5 cm , doesn’t sound a lot but does make a difference.

[@NDAphoto]

So I just saw the picture and the battery says 15.6+ instead of 14.4+, any idea what that is about?

[@swss]

I paid for the battery upgrade. It’s a software upgrade that costs circa £100 and increases the battery from a 14.4 to a 15.6

[@NDAphoto]

@@swss I ordered that one as well. So the update comes with a new sticker??? That's funny!

[@swss]

@@NDAphoto no, the dealer has some spare and put it on for me, I don’t know how he got the badges but he has several spare

[@swss]

BTW congrats on the order, it’s a great bike, hope the delivery time is quicker than mine!

[@NDAphoto]

@@swss Thank you. It's been at the dealership for around 8 days now. Weather has just been total sh*te, I will pick it up on Monday. Maybe my dealer has a spare somewhere as well. :o) Hope you have tons of great rides!

[@agaw3718]

0-100 is worse at this weight? Compared to its predecessor?

[@swss]

Haven’t done a timed run but will do so soon and report back.

[@jamoco1]

how can you mention a panigale and a duracell in the same sentance

[@swss]

You’re right I shouldn’t have bc the panigale isn’t in the same class when it comes to torque. 🤣 In all seriousness, I was just giving a yard stick as to how much torque it has, not its power or top speed, which of course aren’t in the same league. This bike is only the equivalent of a 500/600 cc bike. It’s just a bit of fun.

[@mjk2929]

Well that ended too soon, but well done, an excellent first impressions video. I absolutely agree with you that this Storm Trooper white looks ace. Look forward to more vids.

[@swss]

When you said that ended too soon are you referring to the video or my break from making videos? 🤣

[@mjk2929]

@@swss Mate - that video 🤣🤣