Why Electric? Zero FX Electric Motorcycle Review

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  • čas přidán 4. 10. 2018
  • We’d given electric motorcycles the silent treatment till now and thought we’d continue the theme here. The Zero FX is modern, all-electric, and heaps of fun but is it worth the money? Or the compromise? We find out in this elaborate ploy to hide the fact that SOMEONE misplaced Ryan’s microphone.
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  • @matthewfererro9981
    @matthewfererro9981 Před 4 lety +2847

    this man just made a motorcycle review without saying a word, bravo!

  • @redpanda1971
    @redpanda1971 Před 5 lety +4724

    How the hell did you get me to watch a 10 minute silent film?!? Great work!

    • @Nictwist
      @Nictwist Před 4 lety +67

      honestly thought you were making a joke about the zero being quiet. suddenly i understood

    • @pcd1377
      @pcd1377 Před 4 lety +39

      I don't even ride motorcycles but have watched every one of Ryan's videos in my feed..

    • @pcd1377
      @pcd1377 Před 4 lety +7

      @@Nictwist well that and I suppose "not making any noise"-- silent --- in terms of an electric motorcycle that no one has versus Teslas

    • @Doile911
      @Doile911 Před 4 lety +10

      These dayum hooligans on their moving pictures its the tool of the devil i say!!

    • @lordnox69
      @lordnox69 Před 4 lety +2

      and still get all the info you need to know about the bike

  • @welsonjonhson8147
    @welsonjonhson8147 Před 5 lety +2078

    The most artistic motorcycle review ever conceived and produced by human beings

    • @LR-zv2lb
      @LR-zv2lb Před 5 lety +6

      For your consideration czcams.com/video/cjEK7qQKRDY/video.html

    • @jimc793
      @jimc793 Před 4 lety +22

      Gotta disagree. The video you linked to is an advertisement and doesn’t come within 100 light years of any F9 video.

    • @pushkarwaretwar3152
      @pushkarwaretwar3152 Před 4 lety +8

      @@LR-zv2lb A great review but not a motorcycle review. F9 rules this world.

    • @Ritalie
      @Ritalie Před 4 lety +6

      The camerawork and audio effects of hearing crickets (litearlly) was just amazing. This was a masterpiece. Wow. Yeah, nobody will ever be able to catch up to F9. This was a work of art.

    • @1badmex
      @1badmex Před 4 lety +1

      @@jimc793 It seems I copied the link to the video during the ad. Sorry. Here's the link I originally meant czcams.com/video/t2a-sUdaNJ8/video.html

  • @DexMaster881
    @DexMaster881 Před 4 lety +1642

    Chews on Hamburger
    -I ride a Zero because I care for the environment .
    Loads it on the back of his F 250

    • @erichdiebenow4727
      @erichdiebenow4727 Před 4 lety +8

      DexMaster881 pretty sure that’s a Nissan Titan.

    • @sunnyvalejedi
      @sunnyvalejedi Před 4 lety +99

      @@erichdiebenow4727 You're both wrong. It's a Tundra.

    • @Ryan-iu5tx
      @Ryan-iu5tx Před 4 lety +18

      J Jimenez actually a Tesla semi

    • @mikesimpson6757
      @mikesimpson6757 Před 4 lety +15

      I think global warming is a complete racket....but i do like the Zero FX

    • @erichdiebenow4727
      @erichdiebenow4727 Před 4 lety +1

      Ho Lee Phuk to many edges to be a tundra also the head light and brake lights don’t look like that.
      The biggest tell is the head light it’s much to big for a tundra.

  • @hurd4532
    @hurd4532 Před 5 lety +2616

    F9 Videos just put the competition to shame.

    • @crystalstanborough4053
      @crystalstanborough4053 Před 5 lety +7

      there awsum, wasted talent working for fortnine lol ! i dont even care what there about , its like, rite on, a new one!!!

    • @EbolaSquirrel
      @EbolaSquirrel Před 5 lety +8

      Crystal Stanborough nice english

    • @toddc7450
      @toddc7450 Před 5 lety

      Once again

    • @Bob-Maplethorpe
      @Bob-Maplethorpe Před 4 lety +2

      Who ever does these videos is a genius.

    • @Chrissepisje
      @Chrissepisje Před 4 lety +3

      You're surely right about that. :)
      These guys are the bomb. Or the shit. Or whatever youthful vernacular you have for "the people to beat".

  • @chaseontwowheels
    @chaseontwowheels Před 5 lety +3297

    Well said Ryan!

  • @wrightvcx2249
    @wrightvcx2249 Před 3 lety +66

    Someone give some raise to editor and videographer. This is hands down one of the best team to produce bike review on youtube.

    • @badatsomerhing
      @badatsomerhing Před 2 lety +1

      I don't know who the editor is but I think Ryan does just about everything on this channel

    • @kakkakikkare1839
      @kakkakikkare1839 Před 10 měsíci +1

      Always has been

  • @DanteYewToob
    @DanteYewToob Před 4 lety +719

    As much as I love this video (which is a lot) I really wanted to hear Ryan's thoughts in detail about this one. I got the jist and understood the basic points he was making, but I really wanted some nuance. How does he actually feel about it? How does it feel to ride? How is it for beginners and new riders? I noticed he did some offroad demos, how does it actually fare offroad and is it a decent option for short ADV/Dual Sport trips and adventures.
    It's a really great video, but I really wish it wasn't silent. I love Ryan's witty comments and Clarksonisms.

    • @sisamusudroka3000
      @sisamusudroka3000 Před 4 lety +80

      If you read the description, they lost the microphone and we're left with this, beggars can't be choosers

    • @Notsram77
      @Notsram77 Před 4 lety +58

      @@sisamusudroka3000 what a coincidence that they had technical difficulty of the audio nature while reviewing a quiet product! Hmm? You're Skeptical? How can that be?

    • @sisamusudroka3000
      @sisamusudroka3000 Před 4 lety +17

      @@Notsram77 but it's not just a "quiet product", it's a bike. Bike review not quiet review. We expected Ryan's voice but didn't get it. The missing mic explanation is good enough.

    • @DarnellJBrown
      @DarnellJBrown Před 3 lety +18

      I agree. I rarely reply to things but this wasn’t a very good video. Should have been part whatever he was thinking and the silence and then some actual commentary. Didn’t do the bike any good service. Don’t want to buy after watching that. There are other EVs out there and coming out.

    • @HotCrossJuns
      @HotCrossJuns Před 3 lety +46

      @@sisamusudroka3000 It was very clearly a joke. They definitely have more than one microphone, and even if they didn't, they would just buy a new one if they lost it.

  • @anidiotinaracingcar4874
    @anidiotinaracingcar4874 Před 5 lety +1421

    The video made me realize I like to hear you talking

    • @abilovestotrade
      @abilovestotrade Před 5 lety +15

      Yea man same here

    • @anidiotinaracingcar4874
      @anidiotinaracingcar4874 Před 5 lety +32

      @@abilovestotrade Plus, I'm not sure I understood his point about the bike 😅

    • @abenezerkaleabyemane4857
      @abenezerkaleabyemane4857 Před 5 lety +31

      Also makes your realize loving the sound of a motorcycle. With a motor.

    • @Samuel-H
      @Samuel-H Před 5 lety +17

      He's just trying to point out how its silent. I 100% agree with you, I have mad respect for this format they used but hes got a great voice and his delivery is spot on

    • @dandersonjr
      @dandersonjr Před 5 lety

      I know. Scary thought isn't it.

  • @tuihrf
    @tuihrf Před 5 lety +1778

    I bet Akrapovic really disliked this video

    • @mathieu6222
      @mathieu6222 Před 5 lety +28

      Best comment EVER

    • @dennisb7317
      @dennisb7317 Před 5 lety +35

      What are all the exhaust companies going to do when all bikes become electric

    • @_finale
      @_finale Před 5 lety +77

      start selling playing cards and clips to wedge into the spokes

    • @olivo-viejo
      @olivo-viejo Před 5 lety +17

      If ever I buy an electric I insist on having a lot of different exhaust sounds in my helmet. These companies can begin to produce these.

    • @jimbenson3926
      @jimbenson3926 Před 5 lety +7

      Bluetooth, amps, speakers, V12 sound files from computer car games

  • @nephicus339
    @nephicus339 Před 4 lety +177

    I still love that the loudest part of this bike.... is Ryan walking up to it.

    • @PatrickKQ4HBD
      @PatrickKQ4HBD Před 4 lety +6

      I thought it was the smoking rear tire. 😉

    • @ElroyMcDuff
      @ElroyMcDuff Před rokem +1

      @@PatrickKQ4HBD I totally did not expect that haha!

  • @badapple65
    @badapple65 Před 5 lety +242

    The cinematography is mind blowing for a CZcams channel.
    Smashed the *LOVE* button.

    • @gregp103
      @gregp103 Před 4 lety +2

      Did ya smash it? I just tapped the like button.

  • @TheMissendenFlyer
    @TheMissendenFlyer Před 5 lety +738

    Fabulous video gents - the amount of work that must have taken.....huge respect. ......and a familiar clip in there too to up the quality even further ;0)

    • @journeybeforedestination5085
      @journeybeforedestination5085 Před 5 lety +8

      Loved the reference. I was hoping to see your comment. Great that you all are becoming your own moto-community. Looking forward to your next video.

    • @motogroover2789
      @motogroover2789 Před 5 lety +3

      Mr Flyer, yes that now can be officially classed as "the world famous prop with sticker scene!" First class sir ;-)

    • @timothysimmons9441
      @timothysimmons9441 Před 5 lety +3

      Didn't know you watched F9 vids too, big fan of both channels!

    • @TheMissendenFlyer
      @TheMissendenFlyer Před 5 lety +13

      I watch all the quality channels :0)

    • @timothysimmons9441
      @timothysimmons9441 Před 5 lety +3

      @@TheMissendenFlyer well I hope my channel will someday be there. Got my first bike in April and only got about 8 videos up before I got busy.

  • @Braeden123698745
    @Braeden123698745 Před 5 lety +575

    As a prospective electrical engineer a $250 Y connector is the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard. If it were my bike I'd solder the wires together and spend the $1000 on hookers and blow.

    • @FortNine
      @FortNine  Před 5 lety +173

      Yes, well, OEMs will be OEMs. ~RF9

    • @gasdive
      @gasdive Před 5 lety +27

      I managed to score one second hand for 150, but it still stung. Still, being able to charge at 160 km/h is nice. I can and have toured on mine, even without a touring certificate.

    • @FISHYFILMPRODUCTIONS
      @FISHYFILMPRODUCTIONS Před 5 lety +18

      @@gasdive what is a touring certificate? Never heard of that here in the states

    • @gasdive
      @gasdive Před 5 lety +11

      @@FISHYFILMPRODUCTIONS 2:38

    • @FISHYFILMPRODUCTIONS
      @FISHYFILMPRODUCTIONS Před 5 lety +10

      @@gasdive yeah I am idiot, I was way overthinking that lol

  • @vineinc.5690
    @vineinc.5690 Před 4 lety +33

    Came her for the review, left with a whole lot more. Only F9 can capture my attention for 10 minutes straight without any words.

  • @tmarritt
    @tmarritt Před 4 lety +235

    Need more electric bike content the tech has come a long way in little time

    • @Sparrowash97
      @Sparrowash97 Před 3 lety +5

      @ekim andersom and I love gears, same reason I hate automatics

    • @willshaw3561
      @willshaw3561 Před 3 lety +1

      @ekim andersom how much are they?

    • @brianslane1058
      @brianslane1058 Před 3 lety +3

      @@willshaw3561 My 2017 DRS was $17,000.00. However, I bout it in June of 2018 which netted me a $1500.00 discount for the previous model year, and I got another $1500.00 off because it was one of their demo models. When you add in the almost $3000.00 I got back on my taxes as a rebate for EV's, it cost my just over $11,000.00.
      The FX models, like the one in the video have an MSRP of 10,995.00 new with no discounts.

    • @willshaw3561
      @willshaw3561 Před 3 lety +4

      @@brianslane1058 So I'd get discounts if I buy one or no? And who pays for the discount? The government? So the tax payers..So they put my taxes up and forced me out of owning my home..So I could end up riding a e bike to work lol Ya I'm going with a DRZ400Sm Or a Harley and burning all the gas I can..

    • @willshaw3561
      @willshaw3561 Před 3 lety +1

      @@brianslane1058 I do appreciate that comment I never had any idea they gave so much back for buying a e bike it is cool idea for some people..But at this point I'm going to pass on it.. I think it's still not Economical.. The wind mills and solar is a huge flop and I'm seeing this is to ahead of it's time still.. To bad really

  • @JeffThePoustman
    @JeffThePoustman Před 5 lety +471

    Best motorcycle channel on CZcams, or anywhere. By a large margin.

    • @DIBYO3
      @DIBYO3 Před 5 lety

      There's one called powerdrift too. Look it up. They aren't like before. Too much scripted

    • @yackoa
      @yackoa Před 5 lety +4

      @@DIBYO3 yeah they (powerdrift) were good initially. But nowadays i think they hit a plateau in terms of creativity.

    • @davexs
      @davexs Před 5 lety +11

      I watch a lot of reviews and Ryan's are always creative and innovative.

    • @marshallfischer3667
      @marshallfischer3667 Před 5 lety

      Agreed

    • @WojciechKalka
      @WojciechKalka Před 5 lety +1

      100% Agreed best bike channel !!

  • @therwfer
    @therwfer Před 5 lety +943

    AHAHA I get it, because its silent!
    RIGHT?!

    • @kentobt8455
      @kentobt8455 Před 5 lety +4

      Yes right

    • @luka3831
      @luka3831 Před 5 lety +20

      More like the bike is what the future is going to be
      And the video is like a old black and white movie

    • @caruser4
      @caruser4 Před 5 lety +32

      Wow, I watched the whole video and it went right over my head lol

    • @maop
      @maop Před 5 lety +3

      oooohhh that's why! LOL

    • @MrNightpwner
      @MrNightpwner Před 5 lety

      I thought it was because I'm some ways the bike is a step backwards.

  • @CycleCruza
    @CycleCruza Před 5 lety +227

    Electric Motorcycle = ASMR

  • @Camilink94
    @Camilink94 Před 3 lety +14

    I legit love that you captured one of the most amazing things about electric motorcycles: Silence. I love hearing my engine roar on every turn in my sports bike, but the silent experience when riding electric is just unmatched.

  • @dradiscontact2003
    @dradiscontact2003 Před 5 lety +262

    I'm impressed that you were able to convey the message without any audible language...
    Imagine what you could do in politics with that power. FortNine for Mayor of Vancouver!

    • @misamisatv
      @misamisatv Před 5 lety +12

      RyanF9 for PRIME MINISTER

    • @masato3981
      @masato3981 Před 5 lety +12

      Put FortNine in office so we can stop getting bent over by ICBC on motorcycle insurance.

    • @dznnf7
      @dznnf7 Před 5 lety +2

      The language issue is in Montreal.....hey wait. He left there, didn't he?

  • @AevenSong
    @AevenSong Před 5 lety +569

    Is it not ironic that a "futuristic" electric motorcycle doesn't have standard LED headlights 🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @neu0zzy560
      @neu0zzy560 Před 4 lety +8

      crylicstar thats what throws off rubber neckers in their v6 camrys and dodge rams .. ha

    • @sn0wchyld
      @sn0wchyld Před 4 lety +5

      You'd be surprised how many states/countries regulations don't really allow for them...

    • @davecarsley8773
      @davecarsley8773 Před 4 lety +1

      Yeah, WTF!

    • @Joe-bj7nz
      @Joe-bj7nz Před 4 lety +7

      I fitted a LED myself on my zero ds . It was as hard as changing a bulb. But they surely should have LED from factory

    • @paulbro9377
      @paulbro9377 Před 4 lety

      Omg. Seriously.

  • @wnose
    @wnose Před 4 lety +6

    IMO, the killer app for electric motorcycles is what Gogoro of Taiwan has done - their batteries are easily removable and they have gas stations all over the island that have fully charged batteries. Range anxiety is totally eliminated since riders can pull up to any station, swap their batteries and be on their way. Even faster than a gas fillup.

  • @yordan_jelev
    @yordan_jelev Před 4 lety +24

    I must say this is the most unique bike review I've seen.

  • @kerrykalls7732
    @kerrykalls7732 Před 5 lety +359

    Excellent ORIGINAL very ORIGINAL content as always. Thank you!

  • @MOTOTREK
    @MOTOTREK Před 5 lety +690

    Nicely done, Ryan + team. Great concept, well executed.

    • @FortNine
      @FortNine  Před 5 lety +37

      Oh hey Bret. Or Tim? Anyway, still hoping to connect with you lads in Seattle soon. ~RF9

    • @dstaffx
      @dstaffx Před 5 lety +1

      Now that'd be good

    • @emilstahle6531
      @emilstahle6531 Před 5 lety +2

      I love this format or type of video, so great

    • @nimbly1693
      @nimbly1693 Před 5 lety +2

      If batteries were easily changed and you could have a few it might be better.

    • @goldwingmoments
      @goldwingmoments Před 5 lety

      Lol... awesome !!!

  • @moonmoonsarkar4408
    @moonmoonsarkar4408 Před 3 lety +41

    If cops have a tendency to pull over loud vehicles then....will this bike be never pulled over?😱

    • @nithulnath9331
      @nithulnath9331 Před 3 lety +7

      I think that's the case. I built an electric motorcycle recently and by the time we had to get it on the road for testing and filming, a new rule came on the restrictions of modified motorcycles which even lead to the Motor Vehicle Department breaking into College automotive fests and seizing bikes. It was the time of the elections too. We wanted to wait for things to clear up because if they are in a mood to get us, months of our work and money will be in jeopardy. But since we were getting close to the deadline, we did not have a choice. But even after riding more than 80 km on various days, the authorities never noticed it even with its sparkling blue and white paint job. So yeah, I think that sound is a significant factor for them to get you pulled over.

    • @MM3Soapgoblin
      @MM3Soapgoblin Před 2 lety +2

      I have a Zero SR. I love the look on cops faces when I pull up next to them and they had no clue I was there.

  • @feggerd
    @feggerd Před 5 lety +22

    One of the best reviews ever!
    Just bought a FX 7.2 here in Sweden and cant wait for the snow to go away.

    • @CockatooDude
      @CockatooDude Před 4 lety +9

      Your comment is a year old now, which prompts me to ask: how's the bike been so far?

    • @feggerd
      @feggerd Před 3 lety +14

      @@CockatooDude
      Sorry for late reply...
      The bike is great! Done 9000km so far and the only thing that I have done to the bike is charge and tension the belt two times. Normaly get 80-90km of range on one charge. If I ride to work (urban) I get 110-130km. Huligan riding 65-75km.
      No loss of battery capacity

    • @CockatooDude
      @CockatooDude Před 3 lety +3

      @@feggerd Wow that's really nice that it's been so dependable thus far. Good stuff man.

  • @ShreyasKa92
    @ShreyasKa92 Před 5 lety +116

    This is the best creative review I've ever seen till date!
    Not a single word spoken but yet explained in an excellent way!!!

  • @spencerkelly9791
    @spencerkelly9791 Před 5 lety +55

    That intro where he did a burnout actually made me say "holy shit" out loud

    • @VibhorWase
      @VibhorWase Před 3 lety +3

      Holy smokes*

    • @filipmach35
      @filipmach35 Před 2 lety

      I like the video, nice idea to make it look old fashion like that. However the burnout is cool but the high pitched sound of the bike reminds me my old drill :D

    • @kenokrend4600
      @kenokrend4600 Před 2 lety

      @@filipmach35 Guessing your drill doesnt run on petro

  • @FarmerFpv
    @FarmerFpv Před 4 lety +22

    The hell just happened? I watched this until the end, Congratulations!

  • @kkush8577
    @kkush8577 Před 3 lety +2

    What an inspiration man, first 30 seconds i was like when will this montage end and then i soon realised this is not your regular bike review. Literally no words to describe this ❤️

  • @one-of-us9939
    @one-of-us9939 Před 5 lety +98

    Yes, I do love my Zero DSR.
    Yes, it does have limitations...
    that's why I have more than one motorbike. I have more than one tool in my toolbox too! Great vid!

    • @thorstambaugh1520
      @thorstambaugh1520 Před 5 lety +11

      Its funny. You end up riding the Zero most of the time because it so damn much fun. And when you hop on the gas bike it feels like a locomotive, loud, dirty, and slow.

    • @storejoshuprite
      @storejoshuprite Před 4 lety +4

      @@thorstambaugh1520 Even funnier when you think about it is the fact that they are, generally speaking, diesel powered rolling generators. A big ass diesel engine, b.f. alternator, and 6 electric traction motors. lmfao.

    • @alanowa123
      @alanowa123 Před 4 lety

      @@storejoshuprite not all od them, but yes. Just because mechanical transmissions for them have to be huge and pretty expensive.

    • @thetessellater9163
      @thetessellater9163 Před 4 lety

      More than one tool in your toolbox, eh? Is that euphemistic speak?

    • @dieselgeezer18
      @dieselgeezer18 Před 4 lety +12

      @@thorstambaugh1520 if your bike is dirty its your problem because u don't clean it. If its lound install a silent exhaust, if its slow then its an old piece of crap. Gas is much more fun. Sound, smoke, gear shifting, revving and no need to wait for it to charge

  • @festol1
    @festol1 Před 5 lety +25

    A bike review without saying any word... this is unhearded off. Great job F9 crew!

    • @tbugofficial
      @tbugofficial Před 5 lety +3

      "unheard" of hahaha

    • @DK-jd8bj
      @DK-jd8bj Před 4 lety

      Very confusing though, I don't know if I need one or not. Lol

  • @Ivankonermann
    @Ivankonermann Před 3 lety +8

    Great video, amazing ability to keep people watching without any dialogue!
    Please add a follow-on with your read of this bikes abilities off-road. With your dirt bike background and access to trails, I was definitely hoping for more pithy commentary and what works and what doesn't. Having a silent review is cinematic genius, it also isn't as informative as it could be to help people like me considering a purchase of the FX.
    Keep up the great work, and add an update on the FX offroad!

  • @mfbfreak
    @mfbfreak Před 4 lety +7

    This is beautiful! I've never seen such an awesome and unique review. Well done.

  • @PhantomRides
    @PhantomRides Před 5 lety +152

    Award for Originality goes to....

  • @NerdLFG
    @NerdLFG Před 5 lety +84

    I have a 2017 Zero DSR, and have enjoyed it for a little over a year. Essentially a model up from what was reviewed. (Just means longer range and a little more power/top speed). This review is pretty accurate. I use the bike for my work commute, and love it. Never any hassle, always a 'full tank' in the morning. And the quiet ride is really nice. I can go to In-n-Out at midnight and not wake the neighbors :D
    Some owners have gone for the charger upgrades that allow you to charge rather quickly using car charging stations. (less than 2 hours, some even 45 minutes or so, depending on if you plug into more than one car station!) which allows them to go for longer rides/road trips. Its POSSIBLE, but no where near the convenience of a gas bike. Having said that, this is definitely something you can see being 'the future' as soon as charging infrastructure gets built everywhere.
    Having said that, plugging it into a normal wall socket really does make it a super convenient and cheap commuter bike to operate. The up front cost is a bitch though.

    • @henrywes2628
      @henrywes2628 Před 4 lety +9

      I get this bike if all your doing are short commutes, it's nothing new they have had electric automobiles for over 120 years. They were marketed to women as a alternative to steam vehicles. My biggest complaint is the battery, it may last 5 years or it may not and they take too long to charge for the way I ride. Plus at this point in time it would be greener to keep your gas bike then buy one of these as the damage caused from not only making the batteries but disposing of them. When they come up with a different source of viable energy to run the electric I may think about it.

    • @gctdonyre
      @gctdonyre Před 4 lety +1

      @Dave Stern Battery has to be replace-able in the future if we stay in lithium-ion for a while.

    • @rodriguezstephano
      @rodriguezstephano Před 4 lety +1

      @@gctdonyre hopefully graphene in batteries gets adopted. It should help with longevity, capacity, and over all performance of li-ion batteries. Video of Samsung work into possible graphene batteries: czcams.com/video/Go2g_BNpG_Y/video.html

    • @tylerdavidson2400
      @tylerdavidson2400 Před 4 lety +3

      Henry Wes Your gas bike is no way greener than this. Remember, they also need batteries and engine oil.

    • @davecarsley8773
      @davecarsley8773 Před 4 lety +5

      How is you look pulling out a cord at night and plugging it in, then unplugging and wrapping it up in the morning an easier "full tank in the morning" than me sticking the nozzle in my tank for literally 18 seconds?
      I appreciate that you like the bike, and it's cool. But I don't think it's a huge convenience thing over a fueled bike.

  • @JettyLife23
    @JettyLife23 Před 4 lety +1

    Great video, and great channel! Just found you guys yesterday!

  • @grantsmith1564
    @grantsmith1564 Před 4 lety

    dude!!! Im after buying a Harley so watched a couple of your very informative reviews. Ive now spent the last 2 hours watching a lot of your other vids!!! Im hooked! Its great to have a reviewer talk our language. Awesome.

  • @trevorrobertson8556
    @trevorrobertson8556 Před 5 lety +154

    As a Zero FX owner, you covered both pros and cons very well. Other Zero reviews I've seen contain a few incorrect statements and you seem to always do your homework best. Maybe could have put more emphasis on the bike always being charged in the morning, but I was really glad to see you reviewing a Zero. Maybe a video in the future on SR with Power Tank?

    • @FortNine
      @FortNine  Před 5 lety +40

      Thanks! Means a lot coming from an owner. I would love to have a go on the SR... personally I'd take the Charge Tank though. We have a ton of Level 2 chargers around here so I could see that being seriously practical. ~RF9

    • @WDGFE
      @WDGFE Před 5 lety +5

      I’ve demoed an SR, and it was a blast. If I’m not mistaken, the 2018 DSR is VERY close to the SR in terms of range and power, but with a bit more suspension.
      LOVED the video, BTW!

    • @hillie47
      @hillie47 Před 5 lety +4

      Trevor, what are your thoughts on the relative silence of an electric bike? They're really interesting, and the price is fairly high, but not excessively crazy, I think. Just a little concerned about the lack of "awareness creation" lacking most of the noise that a regular bike produces, even the quiet ones.
      I'd probably get a small air horn as the first upgrade. :)

    • @hillie47
      @hillie47 Před 5 lety +5

      @@toki002 good point, but even if it only helps in limited cases, it can still help you getting noticed. Proper situational awareness is key on a bike, of course.

    • @wtfcssource
      @wtfcssource Před 5 lety +3

      bike accelerates more often. so it creates more noise. see what you saying. but loud people do notice loud pipes.

  • @mrastleysghost
    @mrastleysghost Před 5 lety +56

    *gets a "help subtitle this video" notification* hmm...

  • @manicfour
    @manicfour Před 4 lety

    This man and his team is straight brilliant. Can't believe I watched a silent review of a bike while enjoying every second of it. I applaud y'all. Thankful that I ran across your content.

  • @qianbang_
    @qianbang_ Před 5 lety

    This is so nice!! Love the presentation concepts you guys put in each videos

  • @JaranDalsbo
    @JaranDalsbo Před 5 lety +117

    I still don`t understand how this guy does it. This is the best quality youtube channel, and he seems to be putting litte efforts to it aswell.
    F9 is amazing. Probadly has a IQ of 300 or something :P

    • @tigerick7291
      @tigerick7291 Před 5 lety +8

      Probably can spell probably too 😂

    • @PeterOekvist
      @PeterOekvist Před 5 lety +1

      Guess he doesn't spell as probadly...

    • @bruc1555
      @bruc1555 Před 5 lety +1

      Its a whole company not just him

    • @darklorddylan1316
      @darklorddylan1316 Před 5 lety +13

      Bruno Mikan Yeah, they have a team behind videos but usually that usually means repeatably soulless or even straight shitty content. (E.G. Buzzfeed.) Not to mention this is a motorcycle gear retailer's YT channel. I wouldn't say RevZilla makes low-quality content. Although a lot of them seem more like advertisements rather than a legitimately in-depth and informative review. But that comes from a company beholden to its suppliers. F9 has personality, style, substance, and fucking QUALITY for every video. And they care more about making an honest review than pushing a supplier's crap.

    • @cisium1184
      @cisium1184 Před 5 lety +5

      probadly = in favor of badly
      provolone = in favor of volone

  • @MrMegaPerez
    @MrMegaPerez Před 5 lety +20

    Another piece of art 😃 you inspired me to make videos :)

  • @djr7571
    @djr7571 Před 3 lety

    Your creativity, blackboard teaching & humor keep me waiting in suspense for the next video. My favorite subscription, love the channel & every video so far. Thnx aye 😉

  • @Baleur
    @Baleur Před 3 lety +5

    THE CAMERA WORK!!
    THE AUDIO QUALITY!
    Dude this is just, beyond National Geographic level.
    How are you not on TV yet? Oh right, because TV is obsolete now. xD

  • @alejandrodg82
    @alejandrodg82 Před 5 lety +38

    This has to be one of your best videos YET. Congrats F9, this was beautiful

  • @aronlw5721
    @aronlw5721 Před 5 lety +23

    Incredible content and well crafted videos, presented in a way that just makes me want to keep tuning in! F9 just did it again, well done Ryan and Aneesh Shivanekar!

    • @gradeahonky
      @gradeahonky Před 5 měsíci

      The sheer amount of creativity and follow through is pretty remarkable. Great production quality.

  • @pinkelafant
    @pinkelafant Před 5 lety

    So I've watched your videos before and loved all of them. The quality is top notch, and is a breath of fresh air. I can tell you put a lot of thought into each video and that you want each video to stand out from the last. 10/10

  • @MagicToaster_1fan
    @MagicToaster_1fan Před 5 lety +86

    *before* : I need this bike
    *after* : I need this bike and have _proof_

  • @mikebrunskill420
    @mikebrunskill420 Před 5 lety +17

    Simply the best review I've ever seen. Well crafted, intelligent, funny, informative.

  • @jnb894
    @jnb894 Před 5 lety +18

    6:37, that part! Hahaha!!
    Brilliant, simply brilliant video! As usual, outstanding quality! Awesome work again!
    Well done F9!!!!

  • @TarekNicoMaxim
    @TarekNicoMaxim Před 4 lety +1

    seriously
    you deserve WAY MORE attention your videos are phenomenal

  • @mauricetremblay1324
    @mauricetremblay1324 Před 3 lety +1

    Hands down! The best CZcams video I have ever watched. Absolutely amazing. Thanks again for the honesty and quality.

  • @iantyers2086
    @iantyers2086 Před 5 lety +50

    For a bike that quiet to have a kickstand that noisy is unforgivable!!! 😂

  • @JoeGo101
    @JoeGo101 Před 5 lety +73

    Nice play on the silent treatment hehehe :D

    • @aidanmorgan6291
      @aidanmorgan6291 Před 5 lety

      JoeGo101 your video was in this in case you didn’t see

    • @aidanmorgan6291
      @aidanmorgan6291 Před 5 lety

      Is that what your talking about

    • @aidanmorgan6291
      @aidanmorgan6291 Před 5 lety +1

      First

    • @JoeGo101
      @JoeGo101 Před 5 lety +1

      @@aidanmorgan6291 they asked me if they could use my video in there new video. I said yes 😎👍

    • @aidanmorgan6291
      @aidanmorgan6291 Před 5 lety

      JoeGo101 oh I forgot most people asking other you tubers to use their video

  • @crazycoyote1738
    @crazycoyote1738 Před 3 lety

    You did here a heck of a job!!
    Funny, and educational.
    I’m sure you spent tons of time and efforts.
    Thanks for another great video!!

  • @juancardona3105
    @juancardona3105 Před 5 lety

    You have the best motorcycle related channel on CZcams with any doubts, a big fan here! Keep the great job and humour.

  • @MathieuTechMoto
    @MathieuTechMoto Před 5 lety +40

    8:24 Windows 95 XD ,you guys are the best !

    • @duroxkilo
      @duroxkilo Před 4 lety +2

      i still have 10 windows 3.1 and 95 licenses (framed), if you feel nostalgic i could help :}

  • @nates78
    @nates78 Před 5 lety +14

    life is better when you guys make videos. Thank you

  • @yutwob
    @yutwob Před 5 lety +18

    Props for having the confidence in your viewers to commit to no voice. Great video!

  • @giacotubo
    @giacotubo Před 2 lety

    Really Fantastico! The ability to share your toughts and opinion just with figures and pictures and no one word is simply great!!

  • @ptolemyp-w
    @ptolemyp-w Před 5 lety +42

    Keep up the good work love the vids

  • @jaiburlingham2615
    @jaiburlingham2615 Před 5 lety +6

    I stop everything I'm doing to watch a new F9 video 👌🏽

  • @philmbu6741
    @philmbu6741 Před 3 lety

    One word : WOW!
    FIRST SILENT REVIEW I HAVE EVER SEEN YET SO INFORMATIVE!
    GREAT JOB!

  • @MillionairesDiary
    @MillionairesDiary Před 5 lety +5

    This is the classiest video I have ever seen, the entire experience is a masterpiece

  • @Mister_OCD
    @Mister_OCD Před 5 lety +10

    That intro was so sick! 🔥

  • @f18a
    @f18a Před 5 lety +7

    As always, an imaginative, informative, and extremely well produced video. Really great job. As to your observations and conclusions, I'd say that you were strong on left-brain facts but a bit light on the right-brain delights that riding a Zero FX provides. To me, it feels otherworldly to whack the throttle (rheostat) at 20 MPH and then fight to keep the front wheel down for 200 yards -- all silent. That silent-green sea of torque makes this bike special. The rest is just numbers.

  • @Dblackarialallstars
    @Dblackarialallstars Před 5 lety +2

    Wow the most unique review i have ever seen! Great job! And right in my back yard!

  • @tripswitch7516
    @tripswitch7516 Před 4 lety

    My God man! Your cinematography, scoring and direction in your videos is utterly amazing!

  • @superkmpm
    @superkmpm Před 5 lety +92

    WHAT KIND OF MONSTER JUST EATS HIS BAGELS PLAIN

    • @mistaecco
      @mistaecco Před 5 lety +4

      Me, when I buy bagels and forget I have no condiments in the house.

    • @misamisatv
      @misamisatv Před 5 lety

      It is BLASPHEMY!

    • @metalpoint
      @metalpoint Před 5 lety

      me

    • @leftcoaster67
      @leftcoaster67 Před 5 lety +1

      I just have my sesame seed bagels with butter.

    • @cisium1184
      @cisium1184 Před 5 lety +2

      Those are metric bagels. They're supposed to be eaten plain.

  • @Alonsooooooo
    @Alonsooooooo Před 5 lety +10

    This is the best review I ever seen in my life

  • @Shreyanshr
    @Shreyanshr Před 2 lety

    Watched it again... and Man! All your videos are a work of art.

  • @TheRamsberg
    @TheRamsberg Před 4 lety

    This is beautiful. Always loved silent films and motorcycles, extraordinary to see them together.

  • @Killercoddbz
    @Killercoddbz Před 3 lety +4

    This may be one of the most creative videos I've ever watched.

  • @David-ej1ps
    @David-ej1ps Před 4 lety +7

    Me : how good is your cinematography??
    FortyNine: yes

  • @KETANRAMTEKE
    @KETANRAMTEKE Před 3 lety

    I usually watch your videos for your amazing narration, as always, not disappointed.

  • @XcelentTom.
    @XcelentTom. Před 3 lety

    Genuinely really enjoyed this video. Probs for the team on this video!

  • @drew1121
    @drew1121 Před 5 lety +4

    Not even motorcycle reviews. Makin short film pieces👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @buddywhatshisname522
    @buddywhatshisname522 Před 4 lety +7

    This has to be my favourite video you’ve done... and I’m a huge fan of buster Keaton.

  • @Shipfixer
    @Shipfixer Před 4 lety

    Again, another master work! A masterpiece! Bravo! Well done. If only all commercials were this well made, we would enjoy watching. Pure genious. Automatic smash the LIKE and would subscribe, but already have when I watched the first FortNine video! Greetings from Alaska.

  • @alessiorizzello7573
    @alessiorizzello7573 Před 4 lety +1

    Your content is so high quality, you're really awesome!

  • @SahilBrar
    @SahilBrar Před 5 lety +6

    I really LOVE THE EXHAUST NOTE.....🔥

  • @milescorporosus4058
    @milescorporosus4058 Před 4 lety +5

    I had never heard of this and didn't realize I needed one in my life until just now. Damn it.

  • @bradlafferty
    @bradlafferty Před 3 lety

    This was SO creative and splendidly done! Enjoyed every second, and I'm not even a motorcyclist! Great stuff!

  • @aydict
    @aydict Před 5 lety +2

    Best short film I have watched this year

  • @caramelzappa
    @caramelzappa Před 5 lety +3

    Nice review! I'm an SR owner and I think you covered everything pretty well for the FX. Zeros have limitations and aren't for every application but for city riding and commuting they're fantastic.
    The fast charging situation is a bit loony at the moment, as you illustrated well. I think the biggest thing Zero should do for 2019 is make the charge tank standard and at the very least include a J-plug for the FX/FXS models. 3K to upgrade to what is standard on every other EV is outrageous.

  • @debarghabiswas6858
    @debarghabiswas6858 Před 5 lety +11

    Sir Charles Chaplin would have been proud
    You guys are so good
    Sometimes it's scary

  • @AshishPrasanna
    @AshishPrasanna Před 2 lety

    You left me with a big smile... Great creativity, many thanks!

  • @patpayson
    @patpayson Před 5 lety +2

    Ryan, you and your team make the best videos! I've enjoyed everyone that I have watched.

  • @jims6235
    @jims6235 Před 5 lety +10

    Yes f9 vid! Thx guys!

  • @RhoadsChristopher
    @RhoadsChristopher Před 5 lety +66

    What kind of exhaust should I get for my electric bike. : ]

    • @WDGFE
      @WDGFE Před 5 lety +12

      Something from Kirby or Hoover, maybe? 😏

    • @dstaffx
      @dstaffx Před 5 lety +37

      A piece of plastic to rattle against the wheel spokes.

    • @SDP17
      @SDP17 Před 5 lety +1

      Install a speaker with exhaust sound recorded.

    • @motomookie8032
      @motomookie8032 Před 5 lety +2

      dstaffx Best comment ever!!😂😂😂

    • @misamisatv
      @misamisatv Před 5 lety +2

      A kazoo!!

  • @tbsdrummer87
    @tbsdrummer87 Před 2 lety

    Thought I was gonna only watch a minute or two but watched the whole thing. Probably the only CZcams video beyond the length of a music video I’ve watched entirely and enjoyed. Great film work and editing

  • @d-day4165
    @d-day4165 Před 2 lety

    I don’t know how I missed this one but it’s probably one of your most creative vlogs.

  • @ravenprince.23
    @ravenprince.23 Před 5 lety +4

    I laughed out loud a few times through this! So great! 😂😂

  • @Llyander
    @Llyander Před 5 lety +15

    I get the practicality in urban settings, but I need a bike to commute 55 miles each way on motorway to get me to work. Electric tech still can't give me that without some serious range anxiety. But hey, big step in the right direction!

    • @LuisMartinez-ks1uw
      @LuisMartinez-ks1uw Před 5 lety +1

      They have bikes that go way beyond 55 miles. Just gotta pay more haha

    • @leslieaustin151
      @leslieaustin151 Před 5 lety +2

      Luis Martinez you misunderstood, he needs the bike to go 110 miles per charge (he said 55 each way). And on a motorway, so has to do it fast. That looks like a fail to me, so far. Doubtless the tech will catch up one day, but it’s got a long way to go from here (pun somewhat intended). Les in UK

    • @jordenfoster
      @jordenfoster Před 5 lety +1

      I believe the bike chargers faster than 8 hours. You only need enough range for a one way trip if you have a charger at the other end.

    • @Llyander
      @Llyander Před 5 lety +1

      At least right now - No. No charging points anywhere near me. :/ They are slowly becoming more common in the UK, though.

    • @gasdive
      @gasdive Před 5 lety +3

      @@Llyander Most workplaces have electricity. If you can plug in at work, the bike will be full before you head home. No more having to stop on the way home for fuel, no more having to warm the bike before you ride home. No more paying for petrol and maintenance. It's like having a working week that's half an hour shorter but getting paid more. Try asking. My work was reluctant at first but it fitted with their green goals.

  • @EverythingEbikeChannel

    Brilliant video! Love the way you presented the review.

  • @Rob.DB.
    @Rob.DB. Před 3 lety

    some of the best production i have ever seen. watching in 2020, am sure the best on youtube