ZERO DSR (2019 - on) Review

Item: ZERO DSR
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At a glance

Power:	69 bhp
Seat height:	Tall (33.2 in / 843 mm)
Weight:	Medium (419 lbs / 190 kg)

Prices

New £16,190

Used N/A

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Next up: Ride & brakes

The Zero DSR is an ambitious concept, an electric motorbike intended for adventure riding. Despite the Zero DSR’s 69bhp and 108ftlb of torque (that’s more torque than a KTM 1290 Superduke R), the current rules mean that it can be ridden on an A2 licence.

MCN have been running the previous version of the Zero DSR as a long term test bike in 2018 and it is a capable and fun machine, but the long charge times (in comparison with filling up a petrol bike) make it difficult to live with apart from as a commuter.

The 2019 version takes the 69bhp, 108ftlb motor in the existing models and adds the new ZF14.4 battery and a host of adventure riding accessories including dual-sport windscreen, tank grips, hand guards and a 12V accessory socket.

Ride quality & brakes

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Equipment

Specs
Engine size	-
Engine type	Z-Force® 75-7R passively air-cooled, high efficiency, radial flux, interior permanent hi-temp magnet, brushless motor
Frame type	-
Fuel capacity	-
Seat height	843mm
Bike weight	190kg
Front suspension	Showa 41 mm inverted cartridge forks, with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping
Rear suspension	Showa 40 mm piston, piggy-back reservoir shock with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping
Front brake	Bosch Gen 9 ABS, J-Juan asymmetric dual piston floating caliper, 320 x 5 mm disc
Rear brake	Bosch Gen 9 ABS, J-Juan single piston floating caliper, 240 x 4,5 mm disc
Front tyre size	100/90-19
Rear tyre size	130/80-17

Mpg, costs & insurance
Average fuel consumption	-
Annual road tax	-
Annual service cost	-
New price	£16,190
Used price	-
Insurance group	- How much to insure?
Warranty term	Two years