| MODEL | ZERO DS ZF9 2012 |
| Year | 2012 |
| Engine Type | Double-stator axial flux permanent magnet brushless electric motor |
| Displacement / Capacity | — |
| Bore X Stroke | — |
| Compression Ratio | — |
| Cooling System | Integrated forced air cooling |
| Max Power | — |
| Max Torque | — |
| Ignition | — |
| Induction | — |
| Start System | — |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | Clutchless, one speed |
| Clutch | None |
| Final Drive | 132T / 28T Poly Chain GT Carbon belt |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Aircraft-grade aluminium twin-spar |
| Front Suspension | 38 mm inverted forks, adjustable compression and rebound damping; 240 mm / 9.4 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Direct-link shock, adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping; 196 mm / 7.7 in travel |
| Front Brakes | Single 310 mm disc, 2-piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 220 mm disc, 1-piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 897 mm / 35.3 in (low seat: 846 mm / 33.3 in) |
| Wheelbase | 1455 mm / 57.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 155 kg / 341 lb (curb weight) |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 100/80-17 |
| Rear Tyre | 110/90-16 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | — |
| Fuel Consumption | Range 180 km / 112 mi city (EPA UDDS); 100 km / 62 mi at 70 mph |
| Top Speed | 129 km/h / 80 mph (113 km/h / 70 mph sustained) |
The 2012 DS with the larger ZF9 pack of 9.0 kWh, aimed at the 100-plus-mile city range that Zero advertised for that year. Chassis, suspension and brakes match the ZF6 version; the extra battery adds about 20 kg. It targets riders wanting dual-sport ability and longer commutes.
