ZERO DSR (2019 - on) Review
At a glance
| Power: | 69 bhp |
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| Seat height: | Tall (33.2 in / 843 mm) |
| Weight: | Medium (419 lbs / 190 kg) |
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Overall rating
Next up: Ride & brakesThe 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.
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Specs |
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| Engine size | - |
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| 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 |
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| Average fuel consumption | - |
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| Annual road tax | - |
| Annual service cost | - |
| New price | £16,190 |
| Used price | - |
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| Warranty term | Two years |
Top speed & performance |
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| Max power | 69 bhp |
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| Max torque | 108 ft-lb |
| Top speed | 98 mph |
| 1/4 mile acceleration | - |
| Tank range | 106 miles |
Owners' reviews for the ZERO DSR (2019 - on)
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