Zero FX (2016)

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.

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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