Ktm Freeride E-xc vs Zero Motorcycles Fx
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm Freeride E-xc
Zero Motorcycles Fx
Horsepower (hp)
18 hp
46 hp
Torque (Nm)
42 Nm
106 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
80 km/h
137 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
103 kg
132 kg
Type
Enduro
Dual-sport
Horsepower
18 hp (peak ~25 hp burst) — NOTE: KTM rates continuous output at ~14 kW; peak figures vary by source
46 hp @ peak (Z-Force 75-5 motor, no fixed RPM peak — note: electric motor, torque is constant across range)
Torque
42 Nm (instant, from 0 rpm) — NOTE: Based on 2018+ model specifications
106 Nm @ 0 rpm (instant, from standstill)
Top Speed
80 km/h (electronically limited, est.)
137 km/h
Weight
103 kg (curb weight, 2018+ model with battery)
132 kg (curb weight, ZF7.2 configuration — note: varies slightly by model year and battery configuration)
Fuel
N/A - Electric (approx. 1.0–1.5 kWh/10 km typical off-road use)
Equivalent to approximately 1.0–1.5 L/100km (energy use ~50–75 Wh/km typical real-world)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ktm Freeride E-xc
7.5/10
"Brilliant if the battery's healthy, avoid a degraded pack completely."
Pros
+Whisper-quiet trail access
+Near-zero maintenance costs
+Brilliant slow-speed control
Cons
−Battery replacement eye-watering expensive
−Limited range pre-2020
−Sparse dealer support network
Zero Motorcycles Fx
7.8/10
"Best urban electric used buy if battery health checks out."
Pros
+Zero running costs realistically
+Instant torque, supremely fun
+Lightweight and genuinely agile
Cons
−Limited range on older packs
−Battery health critical to check
−Basic suspension, limited adjustment
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
