POWERFUL VERSATILITY
Athletic. Resourceful. Ready for anything. Tackle whatever gets in your way—from pothole-ridden boulevards to rock-strewn backwoods. The Zero DS’s commanding stance, long-travel suspension and rugged dirt-ready tires give it go-anywhere capability, while its elevated view makes it easy to navigate busy city streets. Experience your world for the first time with seamless, silent and pure dual sport propulsion.
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Features
- BATTERY: Zero Motorcycles' Z-Force® battery is the most power and energy dense in the EV industry. The Zero S battery is available in three sizes: ZF7.2, ZF13.0, ZF14.4 (Zero DSR only). Every Zero battery is backed by a five-year, unlimited mileage warranty.
- MOTOR: The impressive Z-Force® motor produces smooth power and up to 116 ft. lb. with a design so efficient it only requires passive air-cooling. Roll on the throttle for massive acceleration. Roll of the throttle to progressively channel energy back into the battery. No heavy, complicated or expensive liquid cooling. No fuss. No routine maintenance. This is the industry's most efficient, powerful, and compact brushless motor.
- CHASSIS: Featuring a twin-spar aircraft-grade aluminum chassis, the Zero DS's frame offers superior torsional rigidity.
- SUSPENSION: Custom-tuned for Zero by Showa, the Zero DS suspension offers 7 in. of plush travel that enables you to tackle virtually any terrain thrown your way. The entire suspension system can be fully and easily adjusted to glide over any city street or rip down your favorite fire road.
- DASH: Minimalist. Modern. Efficient. The Zero DS dash projects the specs you need - speed, state of charge, power output, selected riding profile, projected recharge time - in a cool blue LDC display. Sync with your smartphone to add a secondary customizable dash or view detailed ride stats.
- ONBOARD CHARGER: No additional charging equipment required. The standard 1.3 kW onboard charger plugs into any household outlet. It can be operated in conjunction with off-board Quick Chargers and/or the Charge Tank accessories to accelerate charge times.
- TANK: The standard Zero DS "tank" is equipped with spacious lockable storage - perfect for stowing personal items like cell phones, wallets, or gloves. Interested in faster charging or greater range? Swap the standard tank for a Charge Tank accessory for 6x faster charging or a Power Tank that adds an additional 3.6 kWh of battery.
- BRAKES: The Bosch anti-lock brake system (ABS) delivers confident braking. Tested for just about any situation you can imagine, the system optimizes deceleration when you hit your brakes hard. Braking is actuated via levers that can be adjusted for improved ergonomics. ABS can be switched on or off by the rider.
- DIRECT DRIVE: Strip away clutches, gears, shifting, chains and all their weighty complexities. Seamlessly rocket to speeds in excess of 95 mph with pure efficiency as energy quietly transforms into propulsion. The Zero DS is direct drive. Its state-of-the-art motor connects directly to the rear wheel using a carbon fiber belt.
- WHEELS AND TIRES: Shred confidently on anything from twisting tarmac to loose fire roads, the Zero DS's Pirelli MT-60 tires provide superior traction, excellent durability and road feel. The tires are mounted to durable cast alloy wheels and a hollow front axle shaves unsprung weight to improve handling.
General Information
Manufacturer
Zero Motorcycles
Color
Sequoia Green Matte
Brakes/Wheels/Tires
Brakes
Front - Bosch Gen 9 ABS, J-Juan asymmetric dual piston floating caliper, 320 x 5 mm disc
Rear - Bosch Gen 9 ABS, J-Juan single piston floating caliper, 240 x 4.5 mm disc
Wheels
Front - 2.5 x 19
Rear - 3.5 x 17
Tires
Front - 100/90-19 Pirelli MT-60
Rear - 130/80-17 Pirelli MT-60
Dimensions
Weight
Curb - 413 lb. (187 kg)
Wheelbase
56.2 in. (1,427 mm)
Seat Height
33.2 in. (843 mm)
Drivetrain
Transmission
Clutchless direct drive
Final Drive
90T / 20T, Poly Chain® HTD® Carbon™ belt
Engine
Engine
Z-Force® 75-7 passively air-cooled, high efficiency, radial flux, interior permanent magnet, brushless motor
High efficiency, 550 amp, 3-phase brushless controller with regenerative deceleration
Horsepower
Peak - 60 hp (45 kW) @ 5,300 rpm
Torque
Peak - 81 ft. lb. (110 Nm)
Fuel Capacity
City range - 147 mi. (237 km)
Highway range @ 55 mph (89 km/h) - 88 mi. (142 km)
Combined range - 110 mi. (177 km)
Highway range @ 70 mph (113 km/h) - 70 mi. (113 km)
Combined range - 95 mi. (153 km)
MPG Rating
Equivalent fuel economy (city) - 433 MPGe (0.54 l/100 km)
Equivalent fuel economy (highway) - 206 MPGe (1.14 l/100 km)
Typical cost to recharge - $1.46
Battery
Power pack - Z-Force® Li-Ion intelligent integrated
Max capacity - 13.0 kWh
Nominal capacity - 11.4 kWh
Operational
Suspension
Front - Showa 41 mm inverted cartridge forks with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping; 7 in. (178 mm) travel
Rear - Showa 40 mm piston, piggy-back reservoir shock with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping; 7.03 in. (179 mm) Travel
Maximum Speed
Top speed (max) - 98 mph (158 km/h)
Top speed (sustained) - 85 mph (137 km/h)
Capacity
Carrying - 362 lb. (164 kg)
Other
Includes
Charger - 1.3 kW, integrated
Standard charge time - 8.9 hours (100% charged) / 8.4 hours (95% charged)
Input - Standard 110V or 220V
Warranty
Standard motorcycle - 2 years
Power pack - 5 years, unlimited miles