Electric motorcycles are part of the future of transportation. The convenience when passing through busy roads and the advantages of electric motors make this kind of product attractive to urban communities.

One of the brands that play in the line of electric motorcycles is Zero Motorcycles. This brand from the United States is famous for its e-bikes products with an aggressive and sporty design.

Recently Zero Motorcycle has just introduced the latest model, the Zero FXE. This electric motorcycle comes with an attractive, modern design and abundant electric motor power.

Zero Motorcycle, 15 years old, collaborated with a San Francisco design firm, Huge Design, to create the FXE. The design of the FXE model is inspired by the product forms of today's technology.

 

 

 

 

 

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At first glance, the design of the FXE is reminiscent of the Ducati Hypermotard product but with a more straightforward form without complicated lines. This simple form is also the main attraction for fans of high-tech products or the future.

The FXE uses a Z-Force 75-5 passively air-cooled brushless motor. This electric motor can produce 46 hp with 106 Nm of torque. The data on paper shows the electric motor can travel at a maximum speed of 137 km per hour.

Regarding the power source or battery, FXE uses Z-Force Li-Ion with a maximum capacity of 7.2 kWh. Standard charging takes 9.7 hours from 0 to 100 percent, but when done with the Zero Motorcycle accessory, it can charge up to 4.1 hours or even 1.8 hours. 

In terms of cruising range, the FXE can cover a distance of up to 161 kilometers and 97 kilometers on barrier-free roads outside the city. This mileage is sufficient if the motorbike is used in urban areas.

This sporty motorcycle design uses Showa suspension 41 mm at the front and 40 mm at the rear for driving comfort. The braking also uses the Antilock Brake System (ABS) feature produced by Bosch Gen 9. The size of the 17-inch alloy wheels in front and rear and uses Pirelli Diablo Rosso II tires.

The dimensions of the FXE are pretty slim, with a wheelbase of 1,422 mm, and a seat height of 836 mm, which is relatively high for Asian sizes. It weighs 135 kilograms with a maximum carrying capacity of 159 kilograms.

 

 

 

 

 

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This future product comes with a 5-inch TFT touch screen. This screen uses the latest Zero Cypher II operating system, which can connect with mobile phones via Bluetooth. This operating system can display various information and manage features on the motorcycle through the touch of a mobile phone screen.

Zero Motorcycle is offering the FXE for $11,795. This bike is now available for pre-order at Zero Motorcycle dealers. Compared with the latest electric motorcycle product, the Harley-Davidson LiveWire One for $21,999, it certainly has a reasonably competitive price even though the design approach of the two motorcycles is different.

Zero Motorcycle a few years ago had enlivened the electric motorcycle market in Indonesia. This brand was bought by PT Garansindo Technologies, which offered several popular models such as the SR, FX, and DS at the current price of Rp180 million to Rp350 million. This electric motor is still used for escorting VVIP and also the President.