Zero 9 Electric Scooter Review - 1000 Kms - Zero 9 Review

Today's follow up video on the Zero 9 Electric Scooter is answering the questions from my previous video comments.

What do I like about the scooter
The lights
The weight for lifting
Practicality _ soccer _ groceries
Deck is sticky
Clear display
Dual brakes

What don’t I like about the scooter
Cleaning the deck is harder

What to look for in buying a Scooter
#1 Buy from a reputable seller...I popped by the other day as I noticed a nut had fallen off and they popped on a new one in moments with a smile (Ride the Glide here in Victoria, serving Canada)

The ZERO 9 is a powerful electric scooter that is comfortable to ride. It comes with integrated front spring suspension in the front steering column and very sophisticated and beautifully designed rear twin air shock suspension.

With 9-inch pneumatic wheels, it offers better ride quality and traction than 8-inch wheeled scooters without the bulk of a 10-inch wheeled scooter - an excellent balance.

With a powerful 600W motor, this scooter out-performs most other scooters of a similar size. All these at a very compelling price. The ZERO 9 is a good choice for long range commutes or leisure rides.

Scooter Specifications
Make: Zero
Model: 9
Motor: 500W direct drive rear, Controller output makes it 600W
Battery: 48v 13.0 ah lithium ion; 624 wh
Charger: 2.0amp, 1.2 lbs
Tires: 8.5 inch air filled
Suspension: Dual
Weight limit: 264 lbs (120 kg)
Scooter Weight: 39.8 lbs (18.1 kg)
folded (LxWxH): 39x7.5x16 inches (99x19x40 cm)
Unfolded (LxWxH): 41x23x35 inches (104x58x89 cm)
Deck Height: 6.5 inches (16.5 cm)
Deck Clearance: 4.5 inches (11.4 cm)
Deck Dimensions: 19.5x7.5 inches x19 cm)
Handlebars from deck: 28.5 to 39 inches ( 72 to 99 cm)
Handlebar Rotation: 60°R/75°L
Handlebar Width: 23 inches (58 cm)
Brakes Rear drum, front 120mm disk

[deankaras]

Thanks for the reviews, UPS tracker says my Zero 9 arrives today, I’ve only ridden Byrd scooters before, I’m excited

[letrolltwo]

500 km on my zero 9 so far.

After maybe 20 km the front disc break stopped working after getting looser and looser - so i stopped using it and just use the back break. Tried tightening it myself but nothing helped. Probably need to tighten the wire insisde but need a tool to pull the cable or something, my hands wernt enough.

Other than that its a great thing to ride

Lessons learnt: do NOT use in raid/snow/wet conditions. One of the front lights stopped working and if i turn the steer too much the last light will stop lighting up.

[travelnguy]

I reached 617 miles on my Zero 9 this morning. I'm 188 lbs and get 18-20 miles of range. I had my 1st rear flat at 602 miles. I squirted some Armor-Dilloz in it. Aired back up, so far so good. 🤞

[demonocusmetalocus]

When i take my scooter grocery shopping i just grab 1 of the hand baskets and put it on the scooters deck. This way i'm not stuffing things into a backpack and don't have to worry about being mistaken for a shoplifter. I bring 2 reusable bags and just throw them over the handlebars to get my stuff home.

[davidagiel]

I was thinking of getting the zero 9, but I'm worried about IP rating. The ninebot is IPX5 and in KL Malaysia it rains a lot.

[qwerty]

I got a zero 9 equivalent rebrand from Apollo in Montreal, I'm 215 lbs. I wanted to get the zero 10 model they had but I couldn't justify an extra 500$ when my city is only in around a 17 km radius and the 9 should get me anywhere i need and back just fine as its range is 35-40 km. Plus I live in an apartment so weight was an issue. Hopefully I made the right choice and still have good top speed, its getting here in a few days 🤞

[hammerfallen]

I don't think the weight limit has so much to do if the scooter can drive you around. I think it is because it's not build for a person with a higher weight...it can break. Of course the weight will effekt the speed but i don't think that's why they write it. Correct me if I'm wrong

[tiagocarvalho]

Laws, it depends on the province.
Here in NB I'm allowed to have a 500w and 32kmh escooter and it's equivalent to a regular bicycle hence all the rules that apply to bicycles apply to my m365 pro (for now I want to jump to 09 with the 500w engine in it).
What I figured is like you said don't be an idiot, no one will bother you about your speed simple as that.
Certain trails bikes are allowed to do 10 kmh so if there's no one around I do 15 or so, if there's other people around I act accordingly and sometimes I go at 5-10. The rest of the trails don't have restrictions so I do 30 (speed unlocked on my pro).
3 weeks 400 km on it lol.
Unfortunately I can't have a 10x here or even an Apollo explorer (not allowed by law), so 09 with the 500w is going to be my next option.

[MrHatetheplayer]

I've been worried about laws regarding these types of scoots in Canada too. In Ontario, apparently the gov't is incentivizing scooters in an effort to encourage greener transport since January 2020. similar to e-bikes laws they wont require licensing or insurance, as long as they're limited to a max 500w motor and don't exceed 32 kms p/hr on flat roads. Moreover, travel on sidewalks is not permitted and a helmet must be worn. More powerful scoots are only permitted on private land and since no company I know of are insuring these things if I decided to ride one that does not comply on public roads I could find myself in big financial trouble. I'd imagine most cops wouldn't bother me if I was riding responsibly but you could imagine the problems I'd have when involved in a collision. Thanks for sharing, the Zero 9 looks like a great choice, despite the minor issues.

[esrider]

Nice, missed your video when you put it up. My Z9 has been mothballed for last couple months due to lockdown, just starting to get out and about on it again.

[ron]

I'm about to pull the trigger on the Zero 9. Concerned, however, about it's lack of water resistance if I get caught in the rain. What's your experience with zero 9 in the elements?

[johnconduit]

Hi Tim, how fast can you go on the zero 9 at 275lbs?

[scruffy]

Im assuming you went to uvic. What hill were talking about?

[broderalias]

Nice videos!
How did you get the flats?

Was it a pain walking it back home?

[GRAMANATOR]

@legality question of scooters. According to ICBC its illegal on all roadways except private property or on trails or pathways (if allowed by municipal bylaw).

[Lectrosoul]

Can you tell me what brand the batteries are in the Zero 9, i see some info saying they should be LG batteries but other info i found points to off brand Chinese cells? would really love to know before i buy a Zero 9 here locally, the zero 9 im looking at comes from FalconPev apparently but they havent responded to my mail asking this question. Thanks for the vid!

[thecrowinvestor]

Im considering buying either the Zero 9 or the Mercane widewheel. I have a question if u dnt mind^^. I live in Norway so there is a lot of uphills where i live, I weigh 200 pounds. Which one is best suited for uphill driving considering that here in Norway we cant drive an Electric scooter that exceeds 22km/h which means all our scooters u have to buy them with a speed limiter. Thank you for ur content!

[RoyceElland]

Hi, I'm wondering if how far could zero 9 go in a single charge for thick guys like us

[Stensaxpåse]

what kind of battery do you have? LG or SINC?

[frankd]

Great update 👍 Need your thoughts on the 10x