ZERO DS (2019 - on) Review
At a glance
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| Power: | 60 bhp |
| Seat height: | Tall (33.2 in / 843 mm) |
| Weight: | Medium (412 lbs / 187 kg) |
Prices
Overall rating
Next up: Ride & brakesFollowing the success of Zero’s dual sport models, the American brand has focused on these bikes for 2019 including the Zero DS. The increased range makes it a more viable petrol alternative, but the charge times could still be an issue.
The Zero DS comes with two different battery options, a longer range version with a ZF14.4 battery and an 11kW A1 licence version with a smaller ZF7.2 battery. The ZF14.4 battery version can also be made to fit 11kW regulations.
The lower capacity ZF7.2 battery version of the DS gets a 42% power increase for 2019, and is 43kg lighter than the longer range ZF14.4 version.
The ZF7.2 version has a claimed city range of 80 miles, a charge time of just over five hours but still pumps out an impressive 44bhp, compared to the 69bhp of the ZF14.4 version. It also manages an incredible 78ftlb of torque which is more than a KTM 990 Superduke.
This makes it a fun and practical option for those with an urban commute, especially since the smaller battery frees up luggage space.
The Zero DS ZF14.4 can have a power tank added (for an extra £3,000) which gives it a petrol-rivalling 132-mile combined range (98 miles highway, 220 miles city) but the extra cost takes the bike up to £16,650.
Ride quality & brakes
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Next up: EquipmentEquipment
Specs |
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| Engine type | Z-Force® 75-7 passively air-cooled, high efficiency, radial flux, interior permanent magnet, brushless motor |
| Frame type | - |
| Fuel capacity | - |
| Seat height | 843mm |
| Bike weight | 187kg |
| 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 |
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| Annual road tax | - |
| Annual service cost | - |
| New price | - |
| Used price | £11,400 - £13,500 |
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| Warranty term | - |
Top speed & performance |
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| Max power | 60 bhp |
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| Max torque | 81 ft-lb |
| Top speed | 98 mph |
| 1/4 mile acceleration | - |
| Tank range | 105 miles |
Owners' reviews for the ZERO DS (2019 - on)
1 owner has reviewed their ZERO DS (2019 - on) and rated it in a number of areas. Read what they have to say and what they like and dislike about the bike below.
Review your ZERO DS (2019 - on)
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Year: 2019
Great power, great handling, adequate range. Love this bike!
Buying experience: Private sale.
