Come on Zero, get into the DC game, with DC charging touring is a viable option and it's all Zero need to be a genuine ice bike alternative. If a 10 year old Nissan Leaf can do it....... I'm looking forward to the Japanese getting into the EV bike game as I want my Yamaha MT-E 👍👍

@Enonymouse_

3 жыл бұрын

The problem with DC seems to be that AC motor design is making considerable gains in the engineering of it, AC motors can go faster as well.

@Amuzic_Earth

3 жыл бұрын

@@Enonymouse_ He is talking about DC fast charging. Not the motors. DC fast charging will reduce the charging time to below 1 hour.

I cant be the only person who gets annoyed at a £20K bike with Halogen indicators? The costs of LED's has come down so much in recent years and it surely wouldnt be a massive thing to add them at factory?

@89Phish

4 жыл бұрын

yup, ive got one and I'm geting about %1 more range (commuting over the week) after changing to led headlights and indicators from the halogen when its a premium price on a bike thats trying to be futuristic.... why the heck do they insist on halogen...

@nokoolaid

4 жыл бұрын

Harley too...

@Enonymouse_

3 жыл бұрын

@@89Phish yeah, LED is brighter and uses less power but for turn signals there's an annoying thing with the electrical side.

Going to start describing myself as "Gravitationally blessed" from now on 😂

@teapotone

4 жыл бұрын

It’s a new t-shirt for sure 😉👍

@Dave-in-France

4 жыл бұрын

Me too !!

Defo the future, but perhaps not just yet . Nice to see you back out riding bikes and you do tell it how it is, keep them coming Bruce

After a 30 year delay into biking, I did my CBT last weekend and pickup my Sinnis hoodlum next weekend, good times ahead. Looking forward to seeing you on some more affordable small bikes.

@teapotone

4 жыл бұрын

Great stuff, Sinnis do some great wee bikes, I’m doing a fair bit with them now 👍

Your production quality just gets better and better Bruce, top job

Wow!! Bruce...you've done it! Awesome man...a whole video without mentioning the 'kin GS. Now you know you can do it I'll look forward to many more. And oh yeah...the leccy bike, er whatever.

Bruce great to see you back on the road,enjoy the electric rides however the distance thing and charge thing i think will be a problem here in Aus but keep up the good work cheers.

Definitely need to get a run on one of these some day soon. Cheers Bruce.

Another plus point with it being electric is that you DON'T have to turn it off when stationary as per the sign (at 7min 17sec) as you waited to crossed that narrow bridge. 👍👍

Looks nice, don’t mind the sound.....it’s just the real world range, I’d be worrying about it on the daily 89 mile commute and touring...with a couple of 1hr charge stops 🤨

thank you mister,from Norway, you are the best,hope on a longer test for you from the BIKE owner"s...

I'd like to see teapot take the SR/S out again #zeromotorcycles

It's a nice enough looking bike for sure, and all the luggage makes it a proper every day bike. At the moment the usual things are a concern though. 1 Cost (It's an expensive bike and unlikely to come down in price anytime soon) 2. Range and rate of charge. (Getting better in both but still an issue) The weight of it reminded me of your views on the GS. It IS heavy but carries it low down and once you are cognisant of that in braking areas etc then it ceases to be an issue. I still don't think I could have one as an only form of transport atm but I'm also sure that the power and torque would never get old! Cheers for the vid Bruce!

@teapotone

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Al, aye I’m exactly the same bud 👍

Great vid mate Love to see u out in the 2020 Aprilia RSV4 factory

@teapotone

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks bud - so would I! 😉👍

I t3st rodeboth srs and srf and loved both. Srf for me with the low slung mirrors ans looks

I look forward to the triumph TE1 coming out it looks it could be a game changer

Really would love to have a go on one of these. If you do get it back for a longer term I would love to see a distance trip with someone like chopsie or AMC using the esse esse 9 to see how vital that dc charging would be on a tour.

Normally I eschew e-vehicles because of range and cost, but that's a sharp bike. The Livewire costs about the same or more and this has more to it. Looks better too.

Hi Bruce, IAM stuff; I think an explanation of how to apply the system of motorcycle control ( speed, position, gear, acceleration) in different situations would be very helpful to a lot of riders not familiar with roadcraft teachings. Great content my man, well done you 👍🏼

That’s a good looking bike! Haven’t ridden an electric bike yet, but not worried about them in the future!! Just the charging times I don’t like! Wouldn’t stop me getting one though, would just have to plan the trips differently! Great vid as always Bruce!!👍

@teapotone

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks bud, much appreciated 👍

Bruce - I am about to take my PTA with the IAM and would suggest that the two most useful videos would be (1) Positioning and (2) Gears. Your style of commentry on these topics would be of great benefit to all riders and help them to ' Live your life ' on 2 wheels with less risk ! Ride safe.

Beautifully put together 😎☝️🇬🇧 they are definitely top of the game when it comes to electric ⚡️ motorcycles, but there is a lot of other companies now catching them that’s for sure , electric definitely has its place in the industry

Great vid, love look of eletric bikes like something out of trom .waiting for u to have a go at the eletric Harley 😁🤘

@teapotone

4 жыл бұрын

Me too! 👍

Interesting bike! I’m open to the idea of electric bikes, I think there is still further work to be done and the bigger manufacturers need to bring something to the table! Bewl Water is a lovely place, stopped there last year as part of the International West Kent Run!

Love ur vids

@teapotone

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, much appreciated 👍

great vid, I rode that bike a few weeks ago... big smiles. Looking forward to testing out the Ribelle 21.5kWh in September once Alec gets it in stock, big battery, DC charging... I "may" order one for 2021, or more likely the EsseEssse 21.5kWh. Cheers...

@teapotone

4 жыл бұрын

Aye the Ribelle is mega, I rode one in Italy last year with Energica, stunning bikes

@FenTour

4 жыл бұрын

teapotone not sure if it’s too sporty a riding position for me, we will see. Cheers

I'd like to see you take out the SR/S again. I have t he SR/F and interested in any differences you may notice.

The biggest issue with these, as the comments suggest, is the cost. Theres the heady cost to purchase which is somewhat mitigated by the savings on fuel but it's the whole cost of ownership. The replacement batteries are scary prices (as per your podcast with the English Electric Company). Add in the limited market and hence ease of resale/residual cost and all I can say is good luck and thank you to the early adopters. Rather their money investing in the future than mine.

One day these will be cheap, then I'll buy one.

@zachmiller9175

4 жыл бұрын

Think about how well battery powered electronics like computers and phones age... probably better to get them new and ride them til they're dead, they'll all need new batteries and some random expensive part they didn't design right after like 10 years.

@cpuuk

4 жыл бұрын

@@zachmiller9175 you touch on the current issues, which is the re-conditioning of used batteries back into the system. This isn't there in any meaningful form, hence when the battery final poops, the cost of replacement means you dump the entire vehicle.

I'd really like to see a review of the Kawasaki Versys 1000. I have a 2015 model and love it, but would like to see your opinions, as an adventure/touring bike owner. I believe the Versys is very underrated. Keep up the good work Bruce. Ride safe and have fun.

I ordered mine today then got home to see this video :-) :-)

@teapotone

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome 👍

Thanks for sharing Bruce. Really interested in electric bikes but still waiting for bigger range / quicker charging and the price not to be more than my family car 😂 great video. Very helpful.

@teapotone

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Gordon 👍

Going out for a test ride on one today... just interested to try one...

Interesting bike mate. If you ever need it, I can point you in the direction of some other stopping points around Bewl, but they are all pretty busy in the summer. You can get into the main carpark on a bike without paying too from one spot. You can also fly drones there too, just cant take off from the main area you started at.

Info idea-in general my understanding is when turning its best to turn body and head in the direction of a turn first when road riding. I recently saw a video of a track/racer type that said its best to slide toward tank and rotate around the tank with hips/back end half off the seat (so that you are twisted opposite the direction of turn). Some thoughts or insight into pros and cons of each approach might be useful. Me --- I'm sticking with shoulders and head turned in the direction of the turn (with back side slid off a bit in direction of turn).

Really interesting vid Bruce. Can you get your hands on a Ducati multi 950 sometime?

Blimey you was in my town😁👍😆

Best electric bike video yet Teapot 👍 cracking mate 🙏

@teapotone

4 жыл бұрын

Wow thanks very much bud 🙇‍♂️👏🙏👍

@MOTOUK1

4 жыл бұрын

No problem 👍 would be lovely to maybe collaborate on your podcast re youtube vloggers and the struggles on starting a KZread channel and what it takes to make it! While I am only at 2500 subs and growing at a rate of 500 subs every three months would love to join a call. Cheers Nick @ MotoUK

Great looking bike, Re: IAM etc. can you do a slot on tight low speed U-Turns and how best to practise them without dropping the bike (don't ask!) Thanks

Good review Bruce. I'll take the Zero SR/S before an Harley

looks good how would putting a real adult on the back effect performance and handling

Wonder what happens when one slides down the road and the first person to helpfully pick it up gets electrocuted.

Hi Bruce - regarding the IAM I would love to see some 'advanced filtering' techniques - observation points, the law regarding zig-zags on the approach to and departure from zebra crossings when filtering in town.

@philipharris2095

4 жыл бұрын

Derran Stokes You MUST NOT park on a crossing or in the area covered by the zig-zag lines. You MUST NOT overtake the moving vehicle nearest the crossing or the vehicle nearest the crossing which has stopped to give way to pedestrians. Hope this helps.

@derranstokes8760

4 жыл бұрын

@@philipharris2095 Thanks Philip the moving vehicle is the point I was uncertain about. Thanks for the clarification

Heres a question for you and Stu, the correct way to carry out emergency breaking possibly linked in with avoidance techniques?, great work Bruce, keep it up!!

Great vid Mr T(pot). I was really keen to go electric for commuting but cost and range were inhibiting factors. Also - is it really good enough to not have a decent back brake? Is that just a function of it not being big enough for the weight or whatever? Rear brake is often recommended for control rather than stopping power, helps settle the bike - relying purely on the front stopper with such a heavy machine risks putting a lot through just one contact patch...?

That looks a cracking bike, I really fancy trying an electric bike. And I’m glad I’m not the only one who shouts You’re Welcome 😆

@teapotone

3 жыл бұрын

Ha Ha 😉 Thanks Derek, not sure if you’re anywhere near them, but drop English Electric Motor Company a bell for a test ride 👍

Would be interested with the premium model with the new bigger lighter battery .

This holiday i was in Croazia and in the campsite they rent Electric motorbikes and i got One to see how It was using It and It was ok for that place but in the road for now i like the smell of petrol

Was actually surprised to see English Electric is an hour from me, I thought itd be south England or Midlands going to have to poke my nose through the door

@teapotone

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome, they’re a social bunch and have a brewery next door! 👍

Hi Bruce - I've just recently signed up for the IAM training with a view to volunteering with Blood Bikes. Just waiting to be contacted - I believe observed sessions are starting again soon here in Central Scotland. I would love some riding tips especially on cornering/road position in general and the whole 'vanishing point' thing which I find really difficult to grasp. Your planned collaboration videos will be of great interest to me. The electric bikes are of interest now that I'm retired and not doing a daily commute. We're on our second full electric car (Zoe) although it is a second car. However we've just ordered a brand new Triumph Tiger 900 GT to do some retiral touring. All the best - shiny side up! Dave

@teapotone

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers David, I’ve made a note of your queries and will address them in the vids bud. All the best with the Blood Bikes, fantastic thing to do 👍👏

Try and get it again and see if you can do a tour of Scotland on it.

Energica Ego, would be great to see/hear your thoughts.

Still haven't ridden one, need to see what I'm missing...

@teapotone

4 жыл бұрын

Can’t recommend them enough bud, great fun

Question for you & Stu. Technique for setting off on a incline covering the front brake when the road camber won’t allow you to put your left foot down thus preventing you from using the foot brake?

@teapotone

4 жыл бұрын

Great one 👏👍

I was so impressed I've ordered one.... In fact it's this actual demo model you rode when they get rid of it in October so hope you looked after my bike 😉 I'm only 11 stone so that shock should be fine. Did you try the speed with that camera mount removed? Also, you mentioned it has the 6kw charge tank but they told me that it's actually the 12kw one which would make sense as 1 hour charge on a 14kw battery would be about an hour and 6kw would be two hours. Nice review, thanks.

@teapotone

4 жыл бұрын

Aye apologies, I was using the specs off the website for the standard model. Enjoy the bike 👍

Re the IAM..im.doing rospa but would love to know advice re driving techniques in bad weather/rain etc please

Good review. Could you do another one not in beast mode, but the opposite, to see how many miles the battery lasts on the same kind of roads? Would be much appreciated

👍 TP one great review of the zero great video 👌 R1 Greg 🏍️😁

@teapotone

4 жыл бұрын

Top man Greg, thank you 👍👏

14KWh battery, 6KW charger ... charge time 2.5hrs. As you won't actually get 6KW, and as the charging slows significantly near the top 90-100%, you're looking at 3hrs charging from flat to 100%.

That wallowing out of the corners is too low shock rebound damping - if you can adjust that, try adding some more rebound i.e. wind the adjuster clockwise a few notches. Nice vid btw, been thoroughly enjoying the 'silence' :D

I like these, find them fascinating. They must be a hoot to drive as they are so pliable when on and off power. If that was in the £10-13k range it would be in real contender for next commuter

@teapotone

4 жыл бұрын

Yep absolutely, the price is a big drawback at the moment but it’ll come down as demand increases and technology advances over time 👍

Excellent vid as always ... even if it's electric ! Here's To the next 'Nationals' . Keep saving those's Cable ties ., 😉 & Keep 🐶'ing ard 🏍️ .

LIked! before I've even watched it - Just for the title header. Strong work. - right lets press play...

@aaronlovett1925

4 жыл бұрын

Dude so did I 🤣😂😂 that's strange 👍👍👍👍☘️☘️☘️

@Tangotop

4 жыл бұрын

Great vid as always!

@teapotone

4 жыл бұрын

Ha Ha thanks bud - Clickbait, annoys the hell out of me but I’m thinking, if you can’t beat’em, join’em! I may start doing make-up and gaming vids next 😂👍

@Tangotop

4 жыл бұрын

@@teapotone the click baiting or the dogging. Lol. Still making me chuckle non the less. Top work

The same sarcasm as me Bruce with ...."your welcome".....pmsl....

Hi Bruce can i make three points on this vid. The first one is say i am out with the gang on our saturday ride with shall we say enthusiastic riding we normally do about 200 miles, at about 100 miles in i say sorry chaps got to stop for one hour to charge my bike i would get the finger so at this time in the evolution of electric bike it just not work for me.The second point is why don't bike manufacturers get the youtube thing it is a massive thing in the bike world and free advertising for them and not to say excellent for the likes of yourself. the last is about the IAM comment you must ride like you are invisible to all road users.top content rant over.

@teapotone

4 жыл бұрын

Aye that’s very true sadly Steve, electric bikes aren’t quite an ‘equal’ to Petrol yet in terms of practicality, but some models aren’t too far off. The new Energica’s are boasting ranges of around 130-220 miles with recharge times of around 25mins, so is love to give them a go in real world conditions to test that out. I think manufacturers are catching on to the whole KZread/social media thing now. Certain brands like KTM and Triumph have been leading the way for a few years now and engage with ‘influencers’ regularly. Others like Yamaha and Kawasaki seem to be very late to the party, but I’m sure they’ll switch on eventually. Good point about defensive riding, you can’t go wrong with that 👍

Suggest the Sinnis Terrain 380 for a vid, or some sort of feature on airbag vests, something like Helite 👍🏻

@teapotone

4 жыл бұрын

I’d love to try the Helier but never had any approach from them. The 380 Terrain is coming soon though 😉👍

I know your GS fan boy and they do look great, what about a review on the yamaha tracer 900?

@teapotone

4 жыл бұрын

Lot of people asking for Yamaha and Kawasaki bike reviews - I don’t have any connection with them at the moment but will see what I can do. Cheers 👍

Yeh, bum on seat and tyres on roads. Better than product reviews in my opinion. Nice video Bruce.

I’m still not sold on electric bikes, as English Electric Motor Co is only 40 miles from my house i should go & try one our really 😎👍

@noizychild

4 жыл бұрын

You should

You are right it is coming it is the future but why does have to sound like a milk float? Got to be some other sound it can generate? (see what I did there). If it had spokes I'd put a playing card and a clothes peg on the rear swinging arm, showing my age I know. keep up the good work.

I would go electric if the insurance fully comp come down from what they are currently, I am thinking if the super sacco had a bigger brother I would use it for commuting to work. zap map app is good app, I would get the quick charger instead of the additional battery pack, means you can charge up quicker more often, shame that zero do not do the dc charging option.

That's what my GB sticker on my bike means "GRAVITATIONALLY BLESSED" LOL

Hi Bruce How about Braking for AIM?? there is always lots of stuff about overtaking and cornering but what about correct braking technique when cornering. Oh and by the way there is conflicting advice on everything to do with riding a motorbike!!

Need to get range and charging sorted otherwise it’s just to and from work and short trips. I’d love to be able to tour with 150 miles range and 20 min recharge it could work . It would have to be 2 up with luggage and motorway speeds too though

Hmm never seen this version of the Zero. Maybe I missed it, what the charging time?

Bruce.The biggest problem is the price. You can get 5 Royal Enfield 350cc for that price and you won't be stopping every 70 or 80 miles to charge them up.Grant

I'm struggling to have fun using calimoto recently.. initially it was really good but now even selecting the third option like yourself, you still can't ride faster than 50mph most of the time, and sometimes still get into those farm lanes and you can't see anything ahead in the corners. I'll try the second option "straight" roads more often.

@RikkyTang

4 жыл бұрын

I've found the same thing - the default routing option is too slow/twisty for me!

once battery technology improves massively and therefore range increases and the prices come down a lot yes we have a winner. Until then it remains a novelty to me and will not replace my daily bike.

Do more on this please

Does a car charger work, by that I mean is it the same plug you see out and about.

Great review as always man. Could you please test ride a Yamaha fjr1300 I have 2016 Yamaha fjr1300 myself I absolutely love it.

@teapotone

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks bud, I’d love to review an FJR but I don’t have any connections with Yamaha at the moment sadly 🤷‍♂️👍

I love your reviews and will continue to support this channel by watching however, I recently watched a film by Michael Moore called "Planet of the humans" which has interesting and quite shocking points about how batteries are made and the manufacturing of wind turbines, solar panels and if they last long enough and are they cost effective in terms of the environment. It stopped me from looking further into purchasing a battery powered vehicle because it bought up some very good questions.......how much do I really know about this new planet saving energy movement and how far away are we from better manufacturing processes that are kinder to our environment and truly sustainable products? Just a thought!! Anyway with that out of the way, good review as always and look forward to the next one. 😁👍🏾

In your honest opinion Bruce , @14.00 when that jcb pulled out , do you think he would have possibly waited a moment before doing so, because he could hear a bike coming ? Good video , but I think I'll stick with my new purchase Ktm1290r 😄👍🏻

@teapotone

4 жыл бұрын

Probably not bud, I doubt they’d hear anything inside the cab with the engine going 🤷‍♂️

you want to try the hanway raw 125 and tell me what you think of it, it's what I've got and i definitely need a cruiser instead

Hi! I've seen many reviews of electric vehicles, and nobody talks about the battery lifespan. Can you shed a little more light on this? Can you ask the manufacturer how many years the original battery pack lasts, how many charging cycles? And how much it cost to replace it? And does it cost something to dispose of the old one or do they accept it in return? Thank's!

@teapotone

4 жыл бұрын

There’s loads of info about battery lifespan in terms of cycles and warranty etc on the company websites, just check out the Zero and a Energica sites.

An electric for daily commute may work well. But until the range is closer to 300 miles with a really quick charge time I’ll stick to the ol’ gas powered for actual touring.

Nice Video. What’s the difference between the 2020 and the 2021 Models. Greetings Hartmuth

@teapotone

3 жыл бұрын

Each year technology improves and so batteries improve. Bikes can go further for longer, and recharge faster👍

Could you do a video with iam about riding in the rain. Im fine and confident in the dry but when it is raining its a different story altogether.

@teapotone

4 жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

Did a 350 mile round trip on my cheap 3 grand bike today with a 5 minute stop for fuel. The price needs to go down a lot, and the range needs to go up, a lot. If it takes more than 10 minutes to charge for 200 miles, I wouldnt even consider it. I dont understand how they can market this as a tourer when you have to stop for 4 hours every hundered miles... Edit: Its all beside the point anyway, I can't afford to spend £20000 on an electric bike which can only be a second bike as it currently stands. I'll have another look in 10 years.

Given that the Zero SR/S it touted as a Sports Tourer; I wonder - would you do a review on SatNavs - not just if they are suitable for a bike but how about if they are suitable for an electric bike? Electric Vehicle suitable Eco routes, charging points as well as the options for twisty roads :) A lot to fit into a small box :)

@teapotone

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I think traditional sat nava to cater for that yet, but there are plenty of apps out there that allow route plotting via charging points. Good be a good idea for a vid actually, nice one Keith 👏👍

Enjoyed the vid and your style of presentation, so I have a question please? I'm a Ducati ST3 rider and I'm looking for a electric bike as my daily rider, popping about transport, so to be specific can you suggest an electric bike with reasonable performance for under £10k ? Cheers Dave

@teapotone

4 жыл бұрын

I don’t know of any for that price I’m afraid - there’s bound to be an option though. Drop the English Electric Motor Company a line, I’m sure they’ll gladly help 👍

@Dave-in-France

4 жыл бұрын

@@teapotone Thanks very much for that suggestion.

Common guys click the like and comment. Great vids.

Please show how IAM advanced rider training is for anyone on any bike, not just boring old farts in hi-viz on BMWs & Pans. I had those socially inherited misconceptions about them for decades before I finally took the plunge & discovered how very wrong I’d been = they are avid riders, on all sorts of bikes, with a wealth of experience to share.

So, what becomes of the value of petrol/diesel vehicles when electric takes over? Do they instantly become value less or will there be some sort of transfer over scheme? I.e. It you've been fortunate enough to be able to buy a £15 grand bike now, will it be worth nothing in 5 years??

Electric bikes goid for commuting but until range sorted thats where they sit. My company is an ev charging company so I may be buying one for PR.

@teapotone

4 жыл бұрын

Speak with Alec at English Electric Motor Company, sure he’d be happy to talk business with you 😉👍

@stevesherlockrides

4 жыл бұрын

@@teapotone we have a guy up here in Cheshire but will give your guy a call as these are the future

Honda Goldwing dct tour please.

I'm curious about electric but i think I'm an old dinosaur now. I've had my Firestorm since 1999. Big old v twin with lots of noise and character. It sounds like an old lancaster coming home from a raid! Maybe a test ride would help on a zero. Not going or able to buy one as i say I'm curious but would i miss the sound track and feeling from my v twin. The range in your zero is comparable to my storm. Charge, range anxiety would be forefront in my mind though. I'd like to know more about this bike

Now your using GoPro, please give an update on current Motovlog Helmet Setup 🤩👍☝️😎🇵🇭

@teapotone

4 жыл бұрын

I did one recently bud. kzread.info/dash/bejne/Yqt-l9itm9a8m8Y.html

@SC8terRiderMotoVlogger

4 жыл бұрын

@@teapotone Thanks for the link, what your motorcycle cam?👍☝️😎🇵🇭

@teapotone

4 жыл бұрын

Sorry bud I don’t understand, what do you mean by ‘motorcycle cam’? I use all GoPro’s for my helmet and on bike stuff, occasionally use my phone for off bike footage. I’ve just installed a new ‘dash-can’ system into the bike, the Innovv K2 so will he testing that out and doing some vids on it soon 👍

Bruce, any chance of trying to get your hands on an Indian scout bobber ?

@teapotone

4 жыл бұрын

Aye I’d love to! Hoping to do some work with Krazy Horse around this soon 👍

@Donkjnr

4 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah! It would awesome 💙