Regardless of grip conditions, riding proves child’s play given the MX’s agility and ease of control, as torque remains plentiful for exciting corner exits. I would have liked a more precise relation between the throttle and the engine’s reaction, a question of ECU programming I am sure. The brakes displayed good endurance despite the thin discs and small calipers that befit a mountain bike more than a motorcycle; they always felt sharp and easy to modulate.

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Quiet above all
I admit that I enjoyed riding this otherworldly two-wheeler. The the frame and suspension allow the Zero MX to tackle jumps as well as the steepest terrain with surprising effectiveness. It also makes you feel like a kid riding in mud and sand… while no one can hear you and cares. And just for that, it needs to stay, even at a significantly higher price than gas-powered equivalent machines.

Plus
Rider-friendly
Friendly for the neighbors
Ultra light
Agile

Less
Vague throttle control
Reduced range in Full Power mode
Expensive to buy