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RIDE REVIEW I 2026 ZERO XE AND XB
With several riders of
varying skill levels at the media
intro, the XB model proved to
be fun for everyone.
preferred Standard mode as it
offered more control than Sport.
Traction control isn't necessary
for experienced riders, but it
would benefit beginners who
want to keep the bike manage
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able. The reverse function might
sound unnecessary on a motor-
cycle, but it proves useful when
you need to reposition on techni-
cal terrain.
The KKE suspension exceeds
expectations for a bike with a
$6499 MSRP. It outperforms
Compared to the Ultra Bee, the
XE comes standard with a 21-
inch front wheel rather than a 19-
inch. The 19-inch wheel works
fine for casual riding but feels
less confident when the terrain
gets rougher or speeds increase.
Zero made the right call here.
The claimed 20 horsepower pro
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vides ample performance, and
three separate power modes
plus traction control let you dial
the bike to your preference. On
the trails we rode in Texas, we
to charge from 20 percent to
80 percent, or up to five hours
for a zero percent to 95 percent
charge. Zero emphasizes that
the batteries are easy to remove
and replace, but at $2749 for a
second battery, that's a sig
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nificant investment most riders
won't make. Zero does offer a
quick charger that cuts charging
time in half for $775 MSRP. Both
Zero X models allow the battery
to be charged in or out of the
bike, which is a nice feature.
