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[GrantMeStrength]

Got a test ride booked for next weekend 

[Bill822]

I just found this forum. Looks to be quite active and well attended.

I ordered an SR/F last month after an unofficial test ride and posting that video on Youtube (which caused my dealer some trouble. Sorry.)
I've enjoyed electric cars for a few years. I really enjoy the performance and the challenge of getting the best out of them. I've also ridden motorcycles on and off since the '70s. The SR/F was the first ebike I've ridden that pushed all the right buttons. I walked back into the dealer after the test ride with my credit card already out.

While dropping off one of my other bikes for service I asked if they had any word on deliveries. I was told demo bikes are shipping first and pre-orders would begin to ship early in may. My order was number 30-something and I placed it 3/9. Once the demo bikes hit and the press embargo is lifted they are likely to be swamped with orders. The bike is pretty amazing to ride and looks great. Zero is a small company so unless you are OK with waiting quite a while you might want to consider pre-ordering rather than waiting for a test ride if you know you are going to buy one anyway.

[Bill822]

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[Ermahgerd]

I ordered the SR F in Germany end of march,
estimated delivery was said to be end of may / early june.
But they also said the demo would arrive in early april and they still dont have a date yet.
Not sure if european models have a different schedule or that i am just late to the party.
Any europeans with similar info?

[Richard230]

I just found this forum. Looks to be quite active and well attended.

I ordered an SR/F last month after an unofficial test ride and posting that video on Youtube (which caused my dealer some trouble. Sorry.)
I've enjoyed electric cars for a few years. I really enjoy the performance and the challenge of getting the best out of them. I've also ridden motorcycles on and off since the '70s. The SR/F was the first ebike I've ridden that pushed all the right buttons. I walked back into the dealer after the test ride with my credit card already out.

While dropping off one of my other bikes for service I asked if they had any word on deliveries. I was told demo bikes are shipping first and pre-orders would begin to ship early in may. My order was number 30-something and I placed it 3/9. Once the demo bikes hit and the press embargo is lifted they are likely to be swamped with orders. The bike is pretty amazing to ride and looks great. Zero is a small company so unless you are OK with waiting quite a while you might want to consider pre-ordering rather than waiting for a test ride if you know you are going to buy one anyway.

Why does there need to be a "press embargo"?  What is Zero concerned about?  Receiving too many orders too soon? 

[alko]

Your order number was 30 something? Does that mean for that dealer or worldwide? That would be impressive if that dealer has 30 something orders, but sad if it was worldwide. 😊

[GaryArt1]

Your order number was 30 something? Does that mean for that dealer or worldwide? That would be impressive if that dealer has 30 something orders, but sad if it was worldwide. 😊

Lets not forget this was about a week after the bike was revealed.  Almost no one saw the bike, no test rides (sanctioned), no reviews.  Not many will preorder a $20K bike that way.  I ordered mine around that date and it was right when my dealer was ready to take preorders.  I am guessing there has been some preorders since but the most will order once the test rides start.

[Bill822]

Quick reply to the some comments above:

Press embargo: Embargos are common in the vehicle industry. It allows manufacturers to roll out press, advertising, and product availability together. Happens all the time and I accidentally stepped into it.

Order #: I was told I was #36 on Zero's pre-order list. I assume that is a global list, but European bikes have a different charger port so bikes for each market may be built in batches. My dealer said I wasn't their first order and they have had several more since.

Pre-orders: People are pre-ordering Lightnings and LiveWires. Many thousands of people pre-ordered Tesla Model 3s. Even today most people buying a Model 3 haven't taken a test drive and it is considerably more costly than the SR/F. I've ridden the bike and expect the media to have really good reviews, albeit full of the range anxiety  common in the motor press who haven't lived with electric vehicles. That and the availability of test rides will likely lead to a considerable backlog of orders next month. That's a guess, but Zero is a small company.

[GrantMeStrength]

Just had a test ride at my dealer in Seattle. Yup, this is the best bike I've ever ridden. Can't wait to get it.

[gstrub]

Anyone have a delivery date yet? My dealer just said “May.” Every nice day that goes by is making me crazy!

[GrantMeStrength]

I asked the Zero rep at the ride, and he said "Can't say for sure.. hopefully by end of May".

[GrantMeStrength]

Thoughts on the test ride (compared to the SR I've had for a few years):

* As they were wheeling the bike out of the store room, it was obviously how radically different this bike is from existing Zeros. It looks like it comes from a different manufacturer. Fat back tyre with that rear hugger, wide "tank", color LCD screen, dual front disks, new mechanisms for "tank" lid opening and new charge port. This is a brand new bike in every way that matters.

* Switch gear is different. The little control to interact with the new screen is right above the control for the signals, and takes a little getting used to. Feels higher quality too. Hurray for handlebar warmers!

* Sitting on the bike - what a difference! The position is much more "into" the bike, rather than sitting on top of it. With the lower weight and this new position, it feels wonderful. Comfortable, stable and low and higher speeds, and there seemed to be a lot less wind hitting me - and I've the larger official screen on my SR.

* There did seem to be a little more noise (larger belt? larger tyre?) but NO squealing from the brakes which was a nice change!

* I tried not to speed, but it certainly FELT faster than the SR.

* The LCD display is a huge improvement, although there are large bezels which are a little odd when the background turns white. I wish they would update the software to link to my phone - I would LOVE it if they could put directions from my iPhone on the display for example. Even a line of text with the next turn would stop me getting lost in Seattle all the bloody time.

Overall - I cannot wait to get my bike. I've no interest in the Lightning now I've ridden the SR/F, nor any interest in petrol-powered bikes. It's a totally different riding experience from the SR, fantastic looks, great equipment, nicely refined. Looks and feels worth the money.

Best. Bike. Ever.

[GrantMeStrength]

Oh, and the mirrors now show the road behind, and not my shoulders. Win!

[NEW2elec]

The seat has to feel better too.
I'm glad everyone seems to be pleased with the ride of the bike.
Be sure and post the used ones for sale here in a few years. 

[alko]

Oh, and the mirrors now show the road behind, and not my shoulders. Win!

It's the same mirror as previous bike, unless it's just positioned differently.
Also you mentioned "lower weight". Do you mean lower center of gravity? Because the SR/F is quite a bit heavier than my 2017 DSR without powertank.