Zero-X vs. Quantya Track
The World’s First Electric Bike Shootout
By Chris Denison
Photography by Karel Kramer
The concept of electric motorcycles was once regarded as futuristic and absurd, but given the rapidly growing rate of technology and the ever-shrinking availability of riding areas, it’s time to consider alternative innovations. The race to build the first off-road-capable electric bike has been spearheaded by Quantya and Zero, two forward-thinking companies which aren’t scared to get dirty. As both of these machines have recently become available to the public for purchase, we got our hands on the new units for the world’s first electric bike shootout. From private pitbike tracks to A-level trails, we ran these machines through the electric gauntlet. Surprisingly, we managed to keep both bikes in one piece and running (we avoided deep water crossings!), and in the end we were left with a distinct list of strengths and weaknesses for each machine. What follows is the nitty-gritty of this shocking new slice of the market…
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