It *is* fun in the canyons, and it's also a great runabout in urban/suburban settings. It is a REALLY easy bike to ride, and that frees up attention for line choice, traffic awareness, and even just taking it all in cruiser-style. But all of of those things are qualitative. I don't know how the Zero guys would agree with this statement, but to me a better comparison is a bike like the Moto Guzzi V7 which happens to be one of my favorite bikes on the market right now. No one buys the V7 to be the fastest guy out there. You buy it because it provides a unique experience and aesthetic in a relatively lightweight package that is fun and really easy to handle.
I've said it before, but test ride electrics every chance you get. And riding one doesn't mean you've ridden them all, anymore than riding a DRZ means you know what it is to ride a Sportster or a CBR1k.
Edit: Also, the irony of me advocating test rides when our bike still isn't available for them is not lost on me. We're working on it.
