VOL. 55 ISSUE 23 JUNE 12, 2018 P87
much finer way than just leaving it
up to your right hand.
Riding the bike to and from the
shops is where it shines. Several
times I'd jump on this thing to
sprint down to the grocery story
and grab some diapers or milk or
beer and jet home. Those quick
trips are ideally suited to the Zero
FX.
Zero has its own app that can
change everything from custom
top speed to max torque, max
regen braking, and it's all quite
easy and fun to use as you scroll
through the various features. The
differences have a marked effect
on how the Zero rides, and is one
of best features of having an elec-
tric bike in the first place.
Now, the bad.
For a dual-sport bike, it handles
terribly. The weight is too high up,
although the bike isn't as top-
heavy as something like the road-
going Zero DS.
Quick direction changes are
not too bad, but the overall ride
quality leaves a lot to be desired.
Smooth, easy flowing tarmac
roads are okay on the FX, I think
primarily due to the big 21-inch
There's plenty of
ground clearance,
so you can hit trails
(and water), so long
as you have the
charge to get there.
The FX's front brake disc is the
same size as the rear with one more
piston. Say what?
