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All Bikes/Compare/Zero Motorcycles Fx vs Ktm Freeride E-xc

Zero Motorcycles Fx vs Ktm Freeride E-xc

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Zero Motorcycles Fx vs Ktm Freeride E-xc. Zero Motorcycles Fx: 46 hp @ peak (Z-Force 75-5 motor, no fixed RPM peak — note: electric motor, torque is constant across range) hp, 132 kg (curb weight, ZF7.2 configuration — note: varies slightly by model year and battery configuration) weight, top speed 137 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Ktm Freeride E-xc: 18 hp (peak ~25 hp burst) — NOTE: KTM rates continuous output at ~14 kW; peak figures vary by source hp, 103 kg (curb weight, 2018+ model with battery) weight, top speed 80 km/h (electronically limited, est.), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Zero Motorcycles Fx Ktm Freeride E-xc
Horsepower (hp)
46 hp
18 hp
Torque (Nm)
106 Nm
42 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
137 km/h
80 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
132 kg
103 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Enduro
Horsepower
46 hp @ peak (Z-Force 75-5 motor, no fixed RPM peak — note: electric motor, torque is constant across range)
18 hp (peak ~25 hp burst) — NOTE: KTM rates continuous output at ~14 kW; peak figures vary by source
Torque
106 Nm @ 0 rpm (instant, from standstill)
42 Nm (instant, from 0 rpm) — NOTE: Based on 2018+ model specifications
Top Speed
137 km/h
80 km/h (electronically limited, est.)
Weight
132 kg (curb weight, ZF7.2 configuration — note: varies slightly by model year and battery configuration)
103 kg (curb weight, 2018+ model with battery)
Fuel
Equivalent to approximately 1.0–1.5 L/100km (energy use ~50–75 Wh/km typical real-world)
N/A - Electric (approx. 1.0–1.5 kWh/10 km typical off-road use)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Zero Motorcycles Fx
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
Ktm Freeride E-xc
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

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