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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: FXS 6.5 2017 model compared to 2016
« on: December 20, 2016, 03:05:32 PM »
Hello,
just to say that I am having a lot of fun with my new toy : Some cars are chasing me, just after I "smoked" them, almost in silence, from the last traffic light ... Just electric power, guys ;-)

In france, there is an "administrative horse power tax" to pay when purchasing a new bike : 253€ for a "11HP" GS 1200 BMW, but only ... 2,76€ for a "2 HP" FXS motorcycle I ride.

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: FXS 6.5 2017 model compared to 2016
« on: December 16, 2016, 08:59:18 PM »
Thanks domingo3. Really nice feature indeed !

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: FXS 6.5 2017 model compared to 2016
« on: December 16, 2016, 10:02:57 AM »
Hello guys,

I made the deal (nice buy back of my BMW GS) and will jump on my FXS by next saturday morning. My wife will be able to drive it as well.
We offered ourselves a very nice (and clean !) Christmas.

Thanks for all your advices. 

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: FXS 6.5 2017 model compared to 2016
« on: December 15, 2016, 04:14:08 PM »
Hi Lenny,

thanks for your nice info compilation. on http://cleanrider.com/2017-electric-motorcycle-catalog/ first board : FXS 3.3 is weighted 174Kg !

133Kg for such a torque is really impressive ! I got everything I need now, including a nice offer (GS buy-out) from the vendor ... I think I will go for it as well !

Best, Olivier

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: FXS 6.5 2017 model compared to 2016
« on: December 15, 2016, 03:22:38 PM »
Thanks Fred for the fast reply.

Same news here : French administration announced 1000 € subsidy, starting January 2017 ...

I'll ask the vendor in a few hours : If demo model is attractive enough, I'll be happy to get it. Torque is already very impressive, and this specific model can be driven simply with a "car driving licence", very nice news for my family. I am the only one having a "motorbike driving licence".

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / FXS 6.5 2017 model compared to 2016
« on: December 15, 2016, 02:05:55 PM »
Hello,

I will surely buy soon my first Zero motorcycle, to get rid of my old 1200 GS ... to commute within Paris (France) and its suburbs. 
Riding tests of DSR and FXS were astonishing, but I really prefer the FXS fun for city rides.

I get the opportunity to purchase now a "demo" version of FSX 6.5 (2016 model), but heard that the 2017 models are nicer, and maybe lighter as well ?

Where can I find a true information on respective weights, for this specific model ? (Surprisingly, in the 2017 electric bike chart published in another post, the FXS 3.3 weights 174Kg, the FXS 6.5 (more batteries) is 43kg less ... )

Best, Olivier

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General Discussion / Re: Welcome!
« on: December 15, 2016, 01:51:06 PM »
Hello,

located in Paris, France, I am looking for a Zero bike to get rid of my BMW R1200GS that I do not use anymore for long rides.

I just tested the FXS 6.5 and the DSR, and I honestly prefer the FXS for urban trips.

First impressions are awesome : Incredible power, almost silent, no vibration and, most of all, this is a real bike (Not a scooter !)

Very nice rides to the Zero bikes community,

Olivier

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