Zero FX (2015)

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The Zero FX 2015 motorcycle is equipped with a Type Z-Force (R) 75-5 passively air-cooled, high efficiency, radial flux permanent magnet, brushless motor and a high efficiency, 420 amp, 3-phase brushless controller with regenerative deceleration. The power pack of the motorcycle is a Z-Force Li-Ion intelligent modular that has a maximum capacity of 2.8kWh for the ZF 2.8 and 5.7kWh for the ZF 5.7. The estimated pack life for the motorcycles range from 127,000 to 254,000 kilometers. Charge times range from 7.8 hours for the ZF 5.7 with a standard charger to 1.8 hours with a max accessory charger. The city range of the motorcycle ranges from 35 to 70 miles depending on the model, while the maximum combined range ranges from 21 to 54 miles. The motorcycle has a maximum power of 20 kW / 27 hp @ 3700 rpm and a top speed of 137 km/h / 85 mph. It also has a clutchless direct drive transmission and a final drive of a 132T / 25T, Poly Chain GT Carbon Belt. The motorcycle has a Showa front suspension and a Showa rear suspension with adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping. The curb weight of the motorcycle ranges from 112kg to 131kg depending on the model. The carrying capacity ranges from 155kg to 174kg, and the acceleration from 0-97 km/h/60mph ranges from 4.0 to 4.3 seconds depending on the model.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Zero FX

Year: 2015


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 2.8: 2.8 kWh ZF 5.7: 5.7 kWh
Nominal capacity: ZF 2.8: 2.5 kWh ZF 5.7: 5.0 kWh
Estimated pack life (to 80%): ZF 2.8: 127 000 km / 79 000 miles ZF 5.7: 254 000 km / 158 000 miles
Charger Type: 650W, integrated
Charge Time (standard): ZF 2.8: 4.1 hrs (95%: 3.7 hrs) ZF 5.7: 7.8 hrs (95%: 7.4 hrs)
With One Accessory Charger: ZF 2.8: 1.9 hrs ( 95%: 1.4 hrs) ZF 5.7: 3.4 hrs (95%: 2.9 hrs)
With Max Accessory Chargers: ZF 2.8: 1.9 hrs (95%: 1.4 hrs) ZF 5.7: 1.8 hrs (95%: 1.3 hrs)
City Range: ZF 2.8: 56 km / 35 miles ZF 5.7: 113 km / 70 miles
Maximum Combined Range: ZF 2.8: 34 – 43 km / 21 – 27 miles ZF 5.7: 68 – 87 km / 42 – 54 miles
Input Standard: 110V or 220V
Max Power: 20 kW / 27 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 21
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 2.8: 112 kg / 247 lbs ZF 5.7: 131 kg / 289 lbs
Carrying capacity: ZF 2.8: 174 kg / 383 lbs ZF 5.7: 155 kg / 341 lbs
Acceleration 0 – 97 km/h / 60 mph: ZF 2.8: 4.3 sec ZF 5.7: 4.0 sec
Top Speed: 137 km/h / 85 mph
Top Speed (sustained): 113 km/h / 70 mph

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