A new steed in the stable

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After months of meticulous observation, thorough research, and strategic planning, the moment I had been waiting finally arrived. On Friday, November 28, 2024, I marched into my local dealership with one goal in mind: to bring my dream ride home. After some sharp negotiation and detail tweaking, I decided to seal the deal on a lightly used 2024 Energica Experia equipped with the highest-tier package.

This exceptional machine features hard-side panniers and a top case for ample storage, striking cast aluminum wheels with bold red accents, heated handgrips for all-weather comfort, and an AC domestic charging cable for ultimate convenience. But it’s not just about looks—this bike packs serious performance. With a nominal 80 HP, a 100 HP peak, 85 lb-ft @ 7,500 rpm of torque, it rockets from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds, reaching a top speed of 112 mph. It’s a ride that meets my expectations of what an electric bike should be.

Here’s the kicker: I secured this incredible machine for $17,000, a steal compared to its $22,000 resale market value. The deal came with some calculated risk, as the manufacturer’s recent bankruptcy raises questions about long-term warranty and parts support. However, this gave me the leverage to score such a deep discount.

To sweeten the deal, I traded in my trusty 2013 NC700X (affectionately called NaNCy) and added some extra cash as a down payment. With some smart financial juggling, I kept my out-of-pocket cost at just $1,200 and locked in a manageable $350/month payment for 36 months.

I’d say I walked away with an incredible deal—and an even more astonishing bike. The Energica Experia is more than a ride; it’s a testament to planning, persistence, and passion, now fully realized.

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Congrats. Hope the new ride keeps you smiling.
Electric would be so different for me. Most all my rides now are short so range (or charging stations) would not be a problem for running my errands.
Don't plan on electric anytime soon though.

Arknt
 
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The deal came with some calculated risk, as the manufacturer’s recent bankruptcy raises questions about long-term warranty and parts support.

What support? Everything I'm seeing shows they are in liquidation. I see the Brembo calipers so pads are probably a common part you could track down. Same for fork seals.

What about final drive? The chain itself is easy, but what about the sprockets? You know if they borrowed the sprocket pattern from another bike? Because I don't see Energica listed in JT's catalogue or at sprocketcenter.com

I'm not going to get into the ICE vs EV thing, but personally I couldn't justify dropping $20K on a vehicle who's manufacturer is dust and no strong 3rd party support exists. A MOTUS V4 is cool and all, but I wouldn't want one.

Hopefully the software and battery pack are reliable for you.
 
What support? Everything I'm seeing shows they are in liquidation. I see the Brembo calipers so pads are probably a common part you could track down. Same for fork seals.

What about final drive? The chain itself is easy, but what about the sprockets? You know if they borrowed the sprocket pattern from another bike? Because I don't see Energica listed in JT's catalogue or at sprocketcenter.com

I'm not going to get into the ICE vs EV thing, but personally I couldn't justify dropping $20K on a vehicle who's manufacturer is dust and no strong 3rd party support exists. A MOTUS V4 is cool and all, but I wouldn't want one.

Hopefully the software and battery pack are reliable for you.
I hope it is everything the OP dreams of and more. $$ is way too tight for me. I just joined, my first post, because I just bought a 12K mile nt700v in great shape. I debated for two weeks if I should spend $2,700. And I hope I didn't get beat with this. I guess some people can assume more risk then others or if you have enough $, maybe 20K is less then the 3K risk I took. It is all relative.
 
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I like the old Givi side cases. Wild that they haven't changed the style in 10 years.
 
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I like the old Givi side cases. Wild that they have changed the style in 10 years.
I tried them once for a while and sold them... I liked that they sorta had that top loading feature but it didn't open enough so you always felt like they didn't open enough.. and they were very heavy vs the aluminum offerings. But, a good idea..
 
I debated for two weeks if I should spend $2,700. And I hope I didn't get beat with this.

All consumables (plugs, tires, pads, wheel and steering stem bearings, fork seals etc.) for the NT should not be a problem. You can go with Honda or aftermarket if you choose.

Some examples I run on my bikes. Hi-Flo for oil filters. Spark plugs I grab NGK Iridium versions from normal Auto parts stores. EBC for brake pads etc. All Balls Racing for fork seal and brake cylinder rebuild kits. They also do bearings.

If anything on the NT may be of concern it will be bodywork. Honda won't make runs of stuff again, so whatever they have laying around on warehouse shelves will be there until sold and that will be it. Someone grabs one from Partzilla or their local dealer and Honda ships out. So over time plastics availability will be less and less. So... don't drop it.
 
Just to clarify, I didn’t pay $20k for this bike. After some negotiating, I brought the price down to $17k. I traded in my 2013 NC700X DCT, which had under 30k miles on it, and with a bit of creative financial planning, I only ended up putting $1,200 into the purchase. The rest is covered by a manageable $350 monthly payment over 36 months.

I’m fully aware of the risks that come with owning a bike from a manufacturer that’s no longer in operation. But to me, it’s no different from owning a 50- or 60-year-old classic Japanese motorcycle. The key is resourcefulness, and as an Electro-Mechanical Engineer, I’ve tackled challenges out of necessity before—sometimes with great results.

This decision wasn’t made lightly, but I stand by it. I believe in making things work, and I’m confident this bike will be worth it.
 
The difference is classic Japanese motorcycles are popular enough to still see varying aftermarket support. Head over to David Silver Spares and see the many parts out there for the CB750.

If I were you I would get on making a spreadsheet of any major consumable part # you can think of and alternate supplier. Who supplied the front forks, the rear shock, brake master etc.. Their website is still up, so maybe there's someone keeping the lights on who can get you some good info.
 
Congrats! It's a nice looking bike. I hope it fulfills your needs and expectations. I didnt realize it was in liquidation. I thought they were just having financial probs. $17K is too much for me to risk on a bike with zero (no pun intended!) tech support.
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Mike
 
The difference is classic Japanese motorcycles are popular enough to still see varying aftermarket support. Head over to David Silver Spares and see the many parts out there for the CB750.

If I were you I would get on making a spreadsheet of any major consumable part # you can think of and alternate supplier. Who supplied the front forks, the rear shock, brake master etc.. Their website is still up, so maybe there's someone keeping the lights on who can get you some good info.
I was specifically referring to the CA77 or CB77 305s. About 20 years ago, I restored one locally, and I can tell you it was no small task. Finding parts like the OEM mufflers, air filter, and carburetor air tubes was quite the challenge.

To me, owning this model isn’t much different from owning a vintage bike. The key is resourcefulness and a bit of determination. I’m not trying to compare apples to oranges, but I believe the same principles apply here. That’s just my perspective.
 
Congrats! It's a nice looking bike. I hope it fulfills your needs and expectations. I didnt realize it was in liquidation. I thought they were just having financial probs. $17K is too much for me to risk on a bike with zero (no pun intended!) tech support.
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Mike
The manufacturer of this bike is Energica, not Zero. Speaking as someone who owned a Zero Motorcycle for two years, I must say I was deeply disappointed with my experience. The battery failed after just 22,000 miles, and the replacement—installed by an authorized dealer—malfunctioned within a month.

While I respect what Zero is trying to achieve in the electric motorcycle industry, my personal experience has left me with little confidence in their product reliability. That ordeal was enough for me to look elsewhere, and I’m glad I made the switch to Energica.
 
The manufacturer of this bike is Energica, not Zero. Speaking as someone who owned a Zero Motorcycle for two years, I must say I was deeply disappointed with my experience. The battery failed after just 22,000 miles, and the replacement—installed by an authorized dealer—malfunctioned within a month.

While I respect what Zero is trying to achieve in the electric motorcycle industry, my personal experience has left me with little confidence in their product reliability. That ordeal was enough for me to look elsewhere, and I’m glad I made the switch to Energica.
You misunderstood my post :shrug2:. I realize the bike is an Energica not a Zero. My reference was to zero (zip, zilch nada) tech support from Energica. I put no pun intended because of the zero (not capitalized) reference and also because I knew you had previously owned a Zero.

"Humor, an interesting concept...."
Mr. Spock

Mike
 
too rich for my blood ,but good looking bike..it would make perfect sense for me to own an electric bike anymore because all my trips are less than 150 miles from home but until the request from the gov gets hold and there is no more gasoline at the pumps I will stay what works for me
 
Did Energica make any service information available, like a service manual in .pdf?

from work I've done just keeping Honda's on the road, at a minimum I would definitely want to know:

fork oil type, height setting or measured amount. seal and bushing kit part numbers. torque values for triple clamp
brake pad #s. caliper mount torque values
chain size with link count, sprocket #s
coolant type, amount for battery system
wheel axle torque values


You should be a long, long ways from the following, but still valuable info:
head bearing #s and torque values
wheel bearing numbers
caliper and master cylinder rubber bits #s

Enjoy the new ride.
 
Probably not a good idea for a "point & pay" person at this point, but for someone with skills ... Sounds smooth and well powered. We all overspend on hobbies.
For my kind of riding out west, not a good choice for me. It has a little more power, torque and faster acceleration than my Triumph 900 GT, but is 130 lbs heavier.
Good luck and let us know.
 
My reference was to zero (zip, zilch nada) tech support from Energica.

Mike
I was fully aware of this while carefully considering and weighing my options. However, as you can see from my post, it wasn’t a significant factor in my decision to purchase the bike. I had the chance to own something I had been admiring for months—if not over a year—and I didn’t want to pass up the opportunity only to regret it later. Sometimes, you have to seize the moment. That’s all I’m saying.
 
I was fully aware of this while carefully considering and weighing my options. However, as you can see from my post, it wasn’t a significant factor in my decision to purchase the bike. I had the chance to own something I had been admiring for months—if not over a year—and I didn’t want to pass up the opportunity only to regret it later. Sometimes, you have to seize the moment. That’s all I’m saying.
I wish you well.....
Carpe diem

Mike
 
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