Zero DS: history, specs, pictures

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Zero DS
Manufacturer
Also called DS ZF 11.4, DS ZF 8.5, DSR
Production 2014 - 2016
Engine
electric
Top Speed 80 mph (129 km/h)
Horsepower 52.84 HP (39.4 KW) @ 4000RPM
Transmission Gear box: automatic

Final Drive: belt

Clutch: clutchless direct drive
Suspension Front: showa 41 mm inverted cartridge forks, with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping
Rear: showa 40 mm piston, piggy-back reservoir shock with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping
Brakes Front: single disc. abs. floating discs. two-piston calipers.
Rear: single disc. abs. single-piston caliper.
Front Tire 100/90-19
Rear Tire 130/80-17
Wheelbase 56.18 inches (1427 mm)
Seat Height 33.19 inches (843 mm)
Weight 173.0 kg (wet)
Manuals Service Manual


The Zero DS was a electric standard produced by Zero between 2014 and 2016. It could reach a top speed of 80 mph (129 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 52.84 HP (39.4 KW) @ 4000 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled electric.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a automatic transmission. Power was moderated via the clutchless direct drive.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 100/90-19 front tire and a 130/80-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc. abs. floating discs. two-piston calipers. in the front and a single disc. abs. single-piston caliper. in the rear. The front suspension was a showa 41 mm inverted cartridge forks, with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping while the rear was equipped with a showa 40 mm piston, piggy-back reservoir shock with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping. The wheelbase was 56.18 inches (1427 mm) long.

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