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ZERO DS 2015

ZERO DS 2015
ZERO DS 2015 · Photo: Biontologist, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELZERO DS 2015
Year2015
Engine TypeZ-Force 75-7 passively air-cooled radial flux permanent magnet brushless electric motor
Displacement / Capacity—
Bore X Stroke—
Compression Ratio—
Cooling SystemPassive air-cooled
Max Power40 kW / 54 hp @ 4300 rpm
Max Torque92 Nm / 68 ft-lb
Ignition—
Induction—
Start SystemElectric (keyed ignition)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear BoxClutchless direct drive (single speed)
ClutchNone
Final Drive132T / 28T Poly Chain GT Carbon belt
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameAircraft-grade aluminium twin-spar
Front SuspensionShowa 41 mm inverted cartridge forks, adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping; 178 mm / 7.0 in travel
Rear SuspensionShowa 40 mm piston piggy-back reservoir shock, adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping; 179 mm / 7.03 in travel
Front BrakesSingle 320 x 5 mm disc, J-Juan asymmetric dual-piston floating caliper, Bosch Gen 9 ABS
Rear BrakesSingle 240 x 4.5 mm disc, J-Juan single-piston floating caliper, Bosch Gen 9 ABS
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height843 mm / 33.2 in
Wheelbase1427 mm / 56.2 in
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight173 kg / 381 lb (ZF9.4 curb weight); 187 kg / 413 lb (ZF12.5)
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front TyrePirelli MT-60 100/90-19
Rear TyrePirelli MT-60 130/80-17
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity—
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed158 km/h / 98 mph (129 km/h / 80 mph sustained)
Zero file

The 2015 DS moved to Showa suspension and added switchable Bosch ABS with a 320 mm front disc, plus Pirelli MT-60 dual-sport tyres. The ZF12.5 pack targeted over 130 miles of range and the Power Tank extended it further. Sport, Eco and Custom riding modes are selected on the right-hand switchgear.