News Lightweight and powerful electric motard "Zero Motorcycles FXS" test drive impression [Bike with fun city ride]

Lightweight and powerful electric motard "Zero Motorcycles FXS" test drive impression [Bike with fun city ride]

Zero Motorcycles, an electric motorcycle manufacturer in Silicon Valley, has outstanding sports performance and cruising range. Among them, I got on the fun ride motard "FXS" that pursued the fun of riding with a slim body! [Related photo gallery x 28] Lightweight and powerful electric motard "Zero Motorcycles FXS" test drive Impress [City Ride Fun bike]

Lightweight and powerful, it's a fun bike for city riding!

Zero Motorcycles has a lineup of nine types of electric motorcycles with high sports performance. The "FXS" is a supermoto that pursues the fun of city riding with its slim body, light weight and agility, and has a maximum cruising range of 161km. It's an electric bike with a heavy image, but when you straddle it, it's very light, and it's about the same size as a 250cc motard, and it's just the right size. ─── [ZERO MOTORCYCLES FXS] ■ Overall length x width x height (mm): 2050 x 840 x 1150 Seat height: 836mm Body weight: 133kg ■ Motor: Z-Force 75-5 Air-cooled high-efficiency radial flux Permanent magnet Brushless motor Drive system : Carbon fiber drive belt Rated output: 15kW Maximum output: 34kW (46hp) / 4300rpm Maximum speed: 137km / h Maximum torque: 106Nm ■ Drive battery: Lithium ion cell (detachable) Battery voltage / capacity / charging time: NA /7.2kWh (3.6kWh x 2) /9.7h (at level 1: 100V or 200V) One charge mileage (actual measurement reference value): 161km * ■ Brake: Disc brake Tire size: F = 110 / 70-17 R = 140 / 70-17 ● Body color: Slate ■ Vehicle classification: Light motorcycle ● Riding capacity: 2 people ● Driver's license: AT limited ordinary motorcycle ~ ● Price: 1,799,800 yen * Number for city riding (highway) 97km for 89km / h). The actual cruising range changes depending on the driving mode / speed / slope / rider's weight / temperature / battery deterioration status, etc. ─── [Riding position] The vehicle class and the feeling of straddling are almost the same as the 250cc class motard. Very easy to ride in the same position. The seat height is 836mm, but there is a sense of security because both feet can be reached. The seat is solid, but it is a little wide for a motard, and it has a unique shape that firmly holds the buttocks, making it very easy to sit on. The location of the heavy battery is good and the balance of the center of gravity is also highly evaluated! [Height 173 cm / Weight 77 kg] When the startable switch is turned on and the throttle is opened, it reacts linearly to the throttle opening. It accelerates at once with Shuin! This powerful feeling of acceleration is also the real thrill of electric motorcycles, but among the many electric motorcycle manufacturers, zero vehicles stand out. There are three driving modes: "eco" with strong regenerative braking, "sports" with powerful and dynamic driving, and "custom" that can be set to your liking, and can be switched while driving. Even though it is in eco mode, its acceleration is tremendous, reaching 100km / h on the highway in no time. On the other hand, in winding, I enjoyed the eco mode, which has a sharp throttle on / off. It is also interesting that the energy release degree when the throttle is opened and the energy recovery degree at the time of regenerative braking are displayed in a graph on the instrument panel in real time. It seems that there are many zero owners who enjoy the technique of using this to increase electricity costs. The battery weight alone weighs about 40 kg, but it seems that the high stability even when cornering and braking is due to the centralization of mass, the balance of front and rear weight, and the effect of the specially designed Showa suspension. Because it uses a quiet belt drive drive, you can hear the voices of people along the road and the voices of birds, and it makes you feel like you are flying in the wind rather than running. The FXS is impeccable, but the only drawback is that it takes a long time to charge. As a result of pursuing lightness and sticking to driving performance, the charging cable can be stored in the frame, and if you carry the adapter of the ordinary charger J1772, which is popular in electric vehicles, you can select the charging place / method on the go. Can also be expanded. FXS that is easy to ride and you can experience the charm of electric motorcycles. If you have a chance, I definitely want you to ride it. e-Rental 819 We also rent at Hakata store! ─── [Powerful and light body. It's fun to drive] The torque is 106Nm, which is comparable to that of a liter bike. The acceleration is good and the weight of the car is 133kg, which is light and easy to handle, so it's fun to drive! It seems to be fun to drive on the circuit.