My BIL had some recall work done on his BMW R1200 GS up north of us, he rarely asks for any help so I gladly drove him up to get his bike...
There were some ulterior motives too- the dealership he had work done at also has a pretty full line of Zero's, the American electric bikes, not the Japanese aircraft.
Took both of these out for a test ride:
2021 FX
2021 DSR
It only took a little getting used to, no clutch, no shifter on the left side and just roll off the throttle to slow down, my left hand was not sure what to do, flailed at where a clutch lever should be a time or two...
Gotta say I'm very impressed, I still wish for more range.
The FX is mostly dirt, but street legal. 289 lbs, 78 ft lbs of torque and 46 hp for the 7.2 kW capacity version.
Good gravy that thing is a hoot even in "eco" mode and about half power.
Handling was stellar and I certainly see how an inner hooligan would be freed up instantly in sport mode.
Downside is range, 91 miles to a charge city, 39 on the highway.
That torque, light weight and handling would be terrific in the dirt with better knobs and they recommend going to chain drive rather than the belt if you and going to play in the sand or mud.
The DSR has 116 ft lbs of torque and 70 HP, weighs in at 443 lbs. It's range is 204 city, 97 highway for the 14.4 kW capacity, you have to add the "power tank" for that range.
Handling on it seemed like it wanted to "fall" into corners at low speeds but pretty neutral at speed.
DSR is "on sale" for $14,511, the FX $10,999, both about $1K off MSRP.
I do love the sounds and visceral feel of gas powered bikes!
I can sure see the allure of these bikes, lots of shenanigans without advertising it with sounds, as close to no maintenance as you can get, no warm up... hop on, turn the key and whir off quietly.
Hmmm... once my Nephew takes possession of the Interceptor and my son decides the fate of the 71 Bonneville there will be open space in the garage again.
And I have outlets in handy places.
Average recharge cost is 81 cents for the FX and 161 cents for the DSR.