ZERO FX Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos
First production year: 2015
The new model Zero FX ZF6.5 comes equipped with an integrated, higher capacity 6.5 kWh battery, this option is simpler and more cost effective while delivering more power out of the box. At the core of the Zero FX lies the ultimate dirt bike frame that Zero engineered from the ground up and handcrafted using aircraft-grade aluminum.
The new Zero FX ZF3.3’s hot-swappable system allows riders to purchase multiple batteries that can be charged on or off the bike using optional accessories. The motor in the Zero FX is configured to produce incredible torque and sits inside the lightest motorcycle in the lineup. The result is thrilling acceleration. Zero Motorcycles designed the Z-Force motor from the ground up to be compact, efficient and powerful.
Owning a Zero FX is like having your own personal amusement park ride. For 2016, the ride got even longer and more fun.
New cell chemistry within the patented modular and removable Z-Force power pack allows 14% more energy to be stored in the same amount of space and operate more efficiently, resulting in a system that boasts the highest energy density in the electric vehicle industry.
Featuring a clutchless direct drive, the Zero FX is geared for rapid acceleration and maximum efficiency. Without ever needing to shift, the Zero FX provides controlled and powerful acceleration at any speed between 0-85 mph. The carbon fiber belt achieves minimal frictional losses for increased overall range and is integral to making the powertrain maintenance-free.
Zero Motorcycles 2015 model line takes comfort and control to the next level with premium Showa suspension, Pirelli tires and Bosch anti-lock brakes on every model. With newly engineered cast wheels, fresh design highlights and 10% more range on the, enthusiasts will turn heads while enjoying more spirited, thrilling and longer rides than ever before.
The 2015 lineup is fueled by Zero’s industry leading, and continually advancing, 100% electric Z-Force powertrain. Cutting-edge, powerful and thrilling, the Z-Force powertrain strips away all but the purest elements of the motorcycle experience to let riders focus on what matters most…the ride.
The engine introduced on the Zero FX ZF2.8 is built to create incredible torque and be inside the lightest range of motorcycles. When it slows down, the engine generates electrical power that is back-fed into the power pack to help extend the ride time. Zero FX has an integrated charging system and can connect to any standard socket. The battery can be removed and charged separately using optional accessories. Load times can be reduced by up to 75% using an off-board scalable charging system.