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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Would buy ZERO if only they had ABS. Am I an idiot?
« on: June 07, 2013, 12:21:02 AM »

I am SO ready to buy a motorcycle for commuting to work and running errands here in San Francisco. I used to have a BMW F650 CS with ABS (from 2005-2008), and now I am using a 2005 Vespa ET4 that my partner abandoned. I have tested the S, DS, and XU, and I loved them all (favoring the S).

My "deal breaker" is the lack of ABS. I had it (and engaged it) on my BMW a few times. With fog and slippery road stripes/train tracks, plus crazy SF drivers ... I can't imagine getting a new bike without ABS. I really don't want to wait another 2-1/2 years for this on a ZERO.

How did recent ZERO purchasers get past this? Or, I am giving ABS way too much weight in this purchase decision?

- Paul

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / ZERO XU : design as deal-breaker?
« on: May 01, 2013, 12:41:57 AM »

I have had my motorcycle license for just over eight years. I learned to ride in San Francisco on a 2005 BMW F 650 CS (belt-drive single cylinder city bike). I sold it after about four years (when my daughter arrived).

I changed jobs, and have been commuting on our 2005 Vespa ET4 over the past couple years -- only two miles each way here in the city.

I stopped into a local dealer to "browse" and ended up test-riding a "new" 2010 Brammo Enertia. I loved the fit and finish, but the fan noise, ergonomics, and turning radius were enough to make me say no, even at $4,400 with 6 month warranty.

Then, I tested the 2013 ZERO S a couple weeks ago, and I fell in love. I simply can't justify that expense for my intended purpose.

So, I tried the 2013 XU last Saturday. This bike looks "cobbled together" -- and not in a good way, IMO. Once on the bike, I liked the geometry, the ergonomics, handling, and power. If it looked better, I would have bought it on the spot.

Is there anyone here who would (or did) buy the XU with reservations about it's appearance? Or, am I an idiot for even caring?

Thanks!

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