Zero DS: history, specs, pictures
| Manufacturer | Zero |
|---|---|
| Also called | DS ZF 11.4, DS ZF 8.5, DSR |
| Production | 2014 - 2016 |
| Engine | electric |
| Top speed | 80 mph (129 km/h) |
| Horse Power | 52.84 HP (39.4 KW) @ 4000RPM |
| Transmission | Gear box: automatic Final Drive: belt |
| 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 | (dry), 173.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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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
The engine was a air cooled electric.
Drive
The bike has a automatic transmission. Power was moderated via the clutchless direct drive.
Chassis
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.