Zero Fx vs Harley-davidson Livewire
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Zero Fx vs Harley-davidson Livewire. Zero Fx: 46 hp @ peak (continuous ~27 hp) — note: electric motors do not have a traditional RPM power peak hp, 138 kg (curb weight, 7.2 kWh battery configuration) weight, top speed 137 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Harley-davidson Livewire: 105 hp @ N/A rpm (electric motor, instant torque delivery — no traditional RPM power peak) hp, 251 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 177 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Zero Fx
Harley-davidson Livewire
Horsepower (hp)
46 hp
105 hp
Torque (Nm)
106 Nm
116 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
137 km/h
177 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
138 kg
251 kg
Type
Electric
Electric
Horsepower
46 hp @ peak (continuous ~27 hp) — note: electric motors do not have a traditional RPM power peak
105 hp @ N/A rpm (electric motor, instant torque delivery — no traditional RPM power peak)
Torque
106 Nm @ 0 rpm (instant peak torque from standstill)
116 Nm @ N/A rpm (available from 0 rpm)
Top Speed
137 km/h
177 km/h
Weight
138 kg (curb weight, 7.2 kWh battery configuration)
251 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
Equivalent to approximately 1.5–2.5 L/100km (energy consumption ~80–100 Wh/km typical real-world)
~6.0 km/kWh equivalent (EPA-rated range approximately 235 km city / 152 km highway on a full charge)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Zero Fx
7.5/10
"Urban commuter perfection, but range anxiety is genuinely real."
Pros
+Savage instant torque delivery
+Featherlight supermoto handling
+Near-zero running costs
Cons
−Real range embarrassingly limited
−Battery degradation on older bikes
−Stock charging painfully slow
Harley-davidson Livewire
7.5/10
"A flawed but genuinely exciting machine worth buying at the right price."
Pros
+Brutal, immediate torque delivery
+Surprisingly competent chassis dynamics
+Premium build quality throughout
Cons
−Real-world range disappoints
−Dealer knowledge often lacking
−Heavy for urban maneuvering
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