Zero Motorcycles Fxe vs Ktm Freeride E-xc
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Zero Motorcycles Fxe vs Ktm Freeride E-xc. Zero Motorcycles Fxe: 46 hp (34 kW) peak power hp, 142 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 137 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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 Fxe
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
142 kg
103 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Enduro
Horsepower
46 hp (34 kW) peak power
18 hp (peak ~25 hp burst) — NOTE: KTM rates continuous output at ~14 kW; peak figures vary by source
Torque
106 Nm (instantaneous from 0 rpm)
42 Nm (instant, from 0 rpm) — NOTE: Based on 2018+ model specifications
Top Speed
137 km/h
80 km/h (electronically limited, est.)
Weight
142 kg (curb weight)
103 kg (curb weight, 2018+ model with battery)
Fuel
Equivalent to approximately 1.5–2.5 kWh/100km (real-world urban use); range ~160 km city / ~100 km highway on 7.2 kWh pack
N/A - Electric (approx. 1.0–1.5 kWh/10 km typical off-road use)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Zero Motorcycles Fxe
7.5/10
"Urban electric done right, if the mileage math works for you."
Pros
+Instant torque, genuinely fast
+Near-zero running costs
+Strong urban riding ergonomics
Cons
−Range limits longer rides
−Battery replacement eye-watering
−Suspension uninspiring beyond city
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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