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[Alan Stewart]

Can a Zero FX withstand a drop like this?

[Richard230]

Can a Zero FX withstand a drop like this?

I have no idea, but I am pretty sure I might not survive a drop like that without some damage.   

[Judaslefourbe]

To be fair to Zero (if they were to fail that test), the Japanese gas bikes didn't survive either.

[Alan Stewart]

It does demonstrate why it might be worth it to spend the extra money for an Alta.

[Richard230]

It does demonstrate why it might be worth it to spend the extra money for an Alta.

I agree if you are going to use it on a motocross track.  But for normal street riding like I do, the Zero is strong enough and would survive as big a drop as you are likely to encounter on the street better than the rider.   

[Judaslefourbe]

But for normal street riding like I do, the Zero is strong enough and would survive as big a drop as you are likely to encounter on the street better than the rider.   

Good point, and this is the way we market the bike. It is not a "one bike fits all." It is a high performance MX bike that can go on the street.
Basically the ultimate hooligan machine.

[MrDude_1]

But for normal street riding like I do, the Zero is strong enough and would survive as big a drop as you are likely to encounter on the street better than the rider.   

Good point, and this is the way we market the bike. It is not a "one bike fits all." It is a high performance MX bike that can go on the street.
Basically the ultimate hooligan machine.

ahem. You mean.. ultimate ELECTRIC hooligan machine.

Theres still nasty old oil burners out there for hooligans.


(note the license plate)


seriously though... I want to ride one. I have no room for one, and I cant afford another bike right now, but its so damn cool.

[Ranga]

To be fair to Zero (if they were to fail that test), the Japanese gas bikes didn't survive either.

Was the bike rideable after that? (As in were the forks bleeding or the wire spokes damaged?)

[Judaslefourbe]

seriously though... I want to ride one. I have no room for one, and I cant afford another bike right now, but its so damn cool.

You should sign up for the newsletter so you can know when there will be test rides in your area

[Judaslefourbe]

Was the bike rideable after that? (As in were the forks bleeding or the wire spokes damaged?)

Our bike started and we did not notice any catastrophic failure. We did retire the frame for obvious safety reason. The wheels and suspensions are still in use today.
As for the Japanese benchmark, it ended up needing a new frame.

[rayivers]

You should sign up for the newsletter so you can know when there will be test rides in your area

Will demo rides be arranged exclusively through Alta dealers?

Ray

[Judaslefourbe]

Hi Ray,
It is my understanding that for now it will be through dealers indeed.

[rayivers]

OK, thanks.  That makes sense, it's the same way Zero does it.

Ray