Zero FX (2016)

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The Zero FX is a 2016 electric motorcycle with a passively air-cooled, high efficiency, radial flux permanent magnet, brushless motor called Type Z-Force (R) 75-5. It has a 420 amp, 3-phase brushless controller with regenerative deceleration and a Z-Force Li-Ion intelligent modular power pack with a maximum capacity of either 3.3 kWh or 6.5 kWh. The estimated pack life is up to 327,000 km or 203,000 miles. The charger is integrated and has a maximum power output of 650W. The charge time ranges from 1.5 hours to 8.9 hours depending on the model and charging accessories. The city range is either 66 km or 132 km, and the maximum combined range is between 39-50 km or 79-100 km. The motorcycle has a clutchless direct drive transmission, a Showa front suspension and rear suspension with adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping, Bosch Gen 9 ABS brakes and Pirelli Scorpion MT 90 A/T tires. The curb weight of the bike ranges from 112 kg to 131 kg and it has a carrying capacity of either 174 kg or 155 kg. The acceleration ranges from 4.0 seconds to 4.3 seconds for 0-100 km/h or 60 mph, and the top speed is either 85 mph or 70 mph sustained.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Zero FX

Year: 2016


Motor: Type Z-Force (R) 75-5 passively air-cooled, high efficiency, radial flux permanent magnet, brushless motor. Controller High efficiency, 420 amp, 3-phase brushless controller with regenerative deceleration
Power Pack: Z-Force Li-Ion intelligent modular
Maximum capacity: ZF 3.3: 3.3 kWh ZF 6.5: 6.5 kWh
Nominal capacity: ZF 3.3: 2.9 kWh ZF 6.5: 5.7 kWh
Estimated pack life (to 80%): ZF 3.3: 163 000 km / 101 000 miles ZF 6.5: 327 000 km / 203 000 miles
Charger Type: 650W, integrated
Charge Time (standard): ZF 3.3: 4.7 hrs (95%: 4.2 hrs) ZF 6.5: 8.9 hrs (95%: 8.4 hrs)
With One Accessory Charger: ZF 3.3: 2.1 hrs ( 95%: 1.6 hrs) ZF 6.5: 3.8 hrs (95%: 3.3 hrs)
With Max Accessory Chargers: ZF 3.3: 1.5 hrs (95%: 1.1 hrs) ZF 6.5: 1.7hrs (95%: 1.2 hrs)
City Range: ZF 3.3: 66 km / 41 miles ZF 6.5: 132 km / 82 miles
Maximum Combined Range (City and Highway): ZF 3.3: 39 – 50 km / 24- 31 miles ZF 6.5: 79 – 100 km / 49 – 62 miles
Input Standard: 110V or 220V
Max Power: ZF 3.3: 20 kW / 27 hp @ 3700 rpm ZF 6.5: 33 kW / 44 hp @ 3700 rpm
Max Torque: 95 Nm / 9.7 kgf-m / 70 ft-lb
Transmission: Clutchless direct drive

Final Drive: 132T / 25T, Poly Chain GT Carbon Belt
Front Suspension: Showa 41 mm inverted cartridge forks, with adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping
Front Wheel Travel: 218 mm / 8.60 in
Rear Suspension: Showa 40 mm piston, piggy-back reservoir shock with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping
Rear Wheel Travel: 227 mm / 8.94 in
Front Brakes: Bosch Gen 9 ABS, J-Juan asymmetric dual piston floating caliper, Single 240 x 4.5 mm disc
Rear Brakes: Bosch Gen 9 ABS, J-Juan single piston floating caliper, Single 240 x 4.5 mm disc
Front Wheel: 1.85 x 2`
Rear Wheel: 2.50 x 18
Front Tyre: Pirelli Scorpion MT 90 A/T 90/90-21
Rear Tyre: Pirelli Scorpion MT 90 A/T 120/80-18
Rake: 25.4 degrees
Trail: 104 mm / 4.1 in
Wheelbase: 1438 mm / 56.6 in
Seat Height: 881 mm / 34.7 in
Curb Weight: ZF 3.3: 112kg / 247 lbs ZF 6.5: 131 kg / 289 lbs
Carrying capacity: ZF 3.3: 174 kg / 383lbs ZF 6.5: 155 kg / 341 lbs
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h / 60 mph: ZF 3.3: 4.3 sec ZF 6.5: 4.0 sec
Top Speed: 137 km/h / 85 mph
Top Speed (sustained): 113 km/h / 70 mph

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