Quicksand

Zero DS

Dual sport

Quicksand

98 mph

78 ft-lb

82 miles

1.1 hours

Play

Trail Beast

The Zero DS delivers silent stump-pulling power, pumping out an outrageous 80 ft-lb torque. Twist the throttle and explore more trails and leave all the gas bikes behind. No shifting, vibration, or fumes. The industry-leading Z-Force® powertrain effortlessly drives your adventure over 203 miles of trails all while the motorcycle seems to silently disappear beneath you.

Always Dialed

Crossing from smooth asphalt to loose gravel fire roads? All good. Change performance profiles at the press of a button to master any terrain. The Zero DS is pre-programmed with Eco or Sport modes and performance can be fully customized using the Zero Motorcycles app where you can also see detailed ride stats.

Always Dialed

Charge Up to 6x faster

Grab lunch. Have a coffee. Recharge. Live your life while adding up to 94 miles of range for every hour you’re plugged in. The Charge Tank option is compatible with Level 2 charge stations and delivers roughly 6x faster charging than when compared to a standard wall outlet. Depending on the battery, a typical recharge can now take as little as an hour.

Charge Up to 6x faster

Charging. Meet household outlet.

No special equipment required: your standard household outlets can be used as fueling stations for a fraction of the cost of gasoline. Plug in at night and start the day with a full tank.

Charging. Meet household outlet.

No special equipment required: your standard household outlets can be used as fueling stations for a fraction of the cost of gasoline. Plug in at night and start the day with a full tank.

Long Range Battery Tech

The Zero DS carries the highest power and energy density battery in the EV industry. With over fifteen years of rigorous off-road experience, the Z-Force® battery confidently delivers you to your destination.

Long Range Battery Tech

Pull the plug on maintenance

Blast down a fire road. Get dirty. Live in the moment. At the end of your adventure the Zero DS only asks that you plug in. No need to replace clogged filters or dirty oil. The Z-Force® powertrain eliminates the fossil burner mess, trading oil, spark plugs, clutches and filters for a motor with a single moving part. The Zero DS’s ripping acceleration is delivered through a carbon fiber belt that directly connects the motor to the rear wheel. Chain maintenance is a thing of the past.

Pull the plug on maintenance

11kW, Same Thrill, Different Licence

Looking for an electrifying ride that's easy to own? Look no further than Zero Motorcycles' S, DS, and FXE models, all available with our powerful 11 kW motor. For those who crave off-road adventure, the DS model delivers top-notch performance both on and off the road.

Licence requirements

Riders holding an A1 licence with a CBT (compulsory basic training) enables anyone 17 and up to ride one of our 11kW models, including the DS 11kW. A car driver's licence enables the holder to ride 11kW motorcycles after taking and passing the CBT.

Licence requirements

Performance

The unprecedented combination of industry-leading power, control, and connection.

Battery
Onboard charger
Motor
Chassis
Brakes
Dash
Suspension
Wheels and tires
Direct drive
Tank

Battery

Zero Motorcycles’ Z-Force® battery is the most power and energy dense in the EV industry. The Zero DS comes with the Z-Force 7.2 battery. Add a Power Tank accessory to expand battery capacity by 3.6 kWh.

The battery is designed to last and backed by a five-year, unlimited mileage warranty. The Zero DS also features Long Term Storage Mode to optimize the battery’s state of charge and further improve long term battery health.

Onboard charger

No additional charging equipment required. The standard 1.3 kW onboard charger plugs into any household outlet. It can be operated in conjunction with the off-board Quick Charger accessory and/or the Charge Tank option to accelerate charge times.

Motor

The impressive Z-Force® motor produces smooth power and up to 78 ft-lb with a design so efficient it only requires passive air-cooling. Roll on the throttle for massive acceleration. Roll off the throttle to progressively channel energy back into the battery.

No heavy, complicated or expensive liquid cooling. No fuss. No routine maintenance. This is the industry’s most efficient, powerful, and compact brushless motor.

Chassis

Featuring a twin-spar aircraft-grade aluminum chassis, the Zero DS’s frame offers superior torsional rigidity.

Brakes

The Bosch anti-lock brake system (ABS) delivers confident braking. Tested for just about any situation you can imagine, the system optimizes deceleration when you hit your brakes hard. Braking is actuated via levers that can be adjusted for improved ergonomics. ABS can be switched on or off by the rider.

Dash

The Zero DS comes equipped with a full color display to project the specs you need: speed, state of charge, power output, selected riding mode and more. Sync with your smartphone to customize the information that is displayed on your dash.

Suspension

Custom-tuned for Zero by Showa, the Zero DS suspension offers 7 inches of plush travel that enables you to tackle virtually any terrain thrown your way. The entire suspension system can be fully and easily adjusted to glide over any city street or rip down your favorite fire road.

Wheels and tires

Shred confidently on anything from twisting tarmac to loose fire roads, the Zero DS’s Pirelli MT-60 tires provide superior traction, excellent durability and road feel. The tires are mounted to durable cast alloy wheels and a hollow front axle shaves unsprung weight to improve handling.

Direct drive

Strip away clutches, gears, shifting, chains and all their weighty complexities. Seamlessly rocket to speeds in excess of 95 mph with pure efficiency as energy quietly transforms into propulsion. The Zero DS is direct drive. Its state-of-the-art motor connects directly to the rear wheel using a carbon fiber belt.

Tank

The standard Zero DS “tank” is equipped with spacious lockable storage—perfect for stowing personal items like cell phones, wallets, or gloves. Interested in faster charging or greater range? Swap the standard tank for the Charge Tank option for 6x faster charging or the Power Tank accessory that adds an additional 3.6 kWh of battery.

Technical Specifications

01
Range
City:
162 miles (262 km)
Highway, 55 mph (89 km/h):
98 miles (158 km)
— Combined:
121 miles (196 km)
Highway, 70 mph (113 km/h):
78 miles (126 km)
— Combined:
105 miles (169 km)
EU Regulation 134/2014, Annex VII:
118 miles (191 km)
02
Motor
Peak torque:
80 ft-lb (109 Nm)
Peak power:
59 hp (44 kW) @ 5.800 rpm
Continuous power:
15 hp (11 kW) @ 3,800 rpm
Required licence:
A1/B licence**
Top speed (max):
86 mph (139 km/h)
Top speed (sustained):
80 mph (129 km/h)
Type:
Z-Force® 75-7 passively air-cooled, high efficiency, radial flux, interior permanent magnet, brushless motor
Controller:
High efficiency, 550 amp, 3-phase brushless controller with regenerative deceleration
03
Power system
Power pack:
Z-Force® Li-Ion intelligent integrated
Max capacity:
14.4 kWh
Nominal capacity:
12.6 kWh
Charger type:
1.3 kW, integrated
Charge time (standard):
9,8 hours (100% charged) / 9,3 hours (95% charged)
— With Charge Tank option:
2,5 hours (100% charged) / 2,0 hours (95% charged)
— With one accessory charger:
5,7 hours (100% charged) / 5,2 hours (95% charged)
— With max accessory chargers:
2,8 hours (100% charged) / 2,3 hours (95% charged)
Input:
Standard 110 V or 220 V
04
Drivetrain
Transmission:
Clutchless direct drive
Final drive:
90T / 18T, Poly Chain® HTD® Carbon™ belt
05
Chassis / Suspension / Brakes
Front suspension:
Showa 41 mm inverted cartridge forks, with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping
Rear suspension:
Showa 41 mm inverted cartridge forks, with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping
Front suspension travel:
7.00 in (178 mm)
Rear suspension travel:
7.03 in (179 mm)
Front brakes:
Bosch Gen 9 ABS, J-Juan asymmetric dual piston floating caliper, 320 x 5 mm disc
Rear brakes:
Bosch Gen 9 ABS, J-Juan single piston floating caliper, 240 x 4.5 mm disc
Front tire:
Pirelli MT-60 100/90-19
Rear tire:
Pirelli MT-60 130/80-17
Front wheel:
2.50 x 19
Rear wheel:
3.50 x 17
06
Dimensions
Wheelbase:
56.2 in (1,427 mm)
Seat height:
33.2 in (843 mm)
Rake:
26.5°
Trail:
4.6 in (117 mm)
07
Weight
Curb weight:
412 lb (187 kg)
Carrying capacity:
493 lb (224 kg)
08
Economy
Equivalent fuel economy (city):
435 MPGe (0.54 l/100 km)
Equivalent fuel economy (highway):
207 MPGe (1.13 l/100 km)
Typical cost to recharge:
£1,95
09
Pricing
MSRP:
£16,040
10
Warranty
Standard motorcycle warranty*:
2 years
Power pack warranty*:
5 years/unlimited miles

City

162 miles (262 km)

Highway, 55 mph (89 km/h)

98 miles (158 km)

— Combined

121 miles (196 km)

Highway, 70 mph (113 km/h)

78 miles (126 km)

— Combined

105 miles (169 km)

EU Regulation 134/2014, Annex VII

118 miles (191 km)

* For additional details about powerpack or standard warranty:
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Specifications are subject to change without notice. Imagery may not reflect most current product specifications. Zero Motorcycles reserves the right to make improvements and/or design changes without any obligation to previously sold, assembled or fabricated equipment.

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Zero DS

98 mph

78 ft-lb

82 miles

1.1 hours

DS

Color: Quicksand

Model

OPTIONS

ACCESSORIES

Trail Beast

Always Dialed

Always Dialed

Charge Up to 6x faster

Charge Up to 6x faster

Charging. Meet household outlet.

Charging. Meet household outlet.

Long Range Battery Tech

Long Range Battery Tech

Pull the plug on maintenance

Pull the plug on maintenance

11kW, Same Thrill, Different Licence

Licence requirements

Licence requirements

Performance

The unprecedented combination of industry-leading power, control, and connection.

Battery

Onboard charger

Motor

Chassis

Brakes

Dash

Suspension

Wheels and tires

Direct drive

Tank

Technical Specifications