Zero Fxe vs Harley-davidson Livewire
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Zero Fxe vs Harley-davidson Livewire. Zero Fxe: 46 hp (34 kW) – peak power hp, 133 kg (curb weight) 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 Fxe
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
133 kg
251 kg
Type
Electric
Electric
Horsepower
46 hp (34 kW) – peak power
105 hp @ N/A rpm (electric motor, instant torque delivery — no traditional RPM power peak)
Torque
106 Nm – available from 0 rpm
116 Nm @ N/A rpm (available from 0 rpm)
Top Speed
137 km/h
177 km/h
Weight
133 kg (curb weight)
251 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
N/A – electric; estimated ~4.5–6 kWh/100km (real-world urban use)
~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 Fxe
7.5/10
"A brilliant city weapon that punishes anyone expecting more."
Pros
+Savage urban torque delivery
+Minimal maintenance requirements
+Genuinely head-turning aesthetics
Cons
−Real range disappoints highway riders
−Slow stock charging frustrates daily use
−Battery replacement costs are brutal
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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