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Dual Sport · 2024–present
Zero DS · Gen 3
Dual-sport all-rounder
Gen 3· FST · Cypher III· 2024–present
60
CV
132
Nm
139
km/h
14.4
kWh
3.98 kg/CVpower-to-weight (latest year)
Read the Zero DS owner's guide
Charging, ride modes, maintenance, warning lights & care — everything from the manual, in plain language.
The Zero DS spans more than one generation — a different platform, frame, suspension and drivetrain. You're viewing Gen 3 (2024–present). Other generations:
Motor & performance
- Motor
- Z-Force 75-7 enhanced thermal efficiency, passively air-cooled, torque optimized interior permanent magnet AC motor
- Peak power
- 45 kW / 60 CV
- Peak torque
- 132 Nm
- Top speed
- 139 km/h
- Power-to-weight
- 3.98 kg/CV
Battery & charging
- Capacity (max)
- 14.4 kWh
- Capacity (nominal)
- 12.6 kWh
- Chemistry
- Lithium-Ion (Z-Force)
- Onboard charger
- 3.3 kW
- Charge time
- Mode 2 (230V): 5.8 hours (100% charged) / 5.5 hours (95% charged)
Drivetrain & belt
- Belt
- Gates Carbon Drive Moto X9™ belt, 25 mm wide
- Sprocket / pulley (corona/pignone)
- 90T / 20T
- Final drive ratio
- 90T/20T
- Belt part number
- — (see dealer parts catalog)
- Transmission
- Clutchless Direct Drive
- Regen braking
- Off-throttle (deceleration) regen: engages automatically when the throttle returns to the fully closed position while the motorcycle is in motion; controller provides regenerative deceleration; dash Regen/Torque meter shows applied regen
Range (Zero figures)
- City
- 232 km
- Highway
- 157 km
- Combined
- 173 km
Chassis & suspension
- Platform / generation
- FST · Cypher III (Gen 3)
- Front fork
- Showa 47 mm separate function cartridge forks with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping
- Rear shock (mono)
- Showa 46 mm piston, piggy-back reservoir shock with adjustable tool-less spring preload, compression, and rebound damping
- Suspension travel (f/r)
- 190 / 190 mm
- Rake / trail
- 25 ° / 109 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1525 mm
Brakes
- Front
- Bosch Base MSC with Combined Braking (eCBS) and Off-Road mode, dual J-Juan radial 4-piston calipers with radial master cylinder, 320 x 5 mm discs
- Rear
- Bosch Base MSC with Combined Braking (eCBS) and Off-Road mode, J-Juan 2x25 mm piston floating caliper, 265 x 4.5 mm disc
- ABS
- Bosch ABS with Base MSC (motorcycle stability control)
Wheels & tyres
- Front wheel / tyre
- 3.00 x 19 / Pirelli Scorpion Trail II 120/70-19
- Rear wheel / tyre
- 4.50 x 17 / Pirelli Scorpion Trail II 170/60-17
- Front pressure (cold)
- 38 psi (262 kPa)
- Rear pressure (cold)
- 38 psi (262 kPa)
Lighting
- Headlight
- LED
- Tail light
- LED (Brake/Tail LED)
- Turn signals
- LED (LED Turn Signal Replacement documented; an incandescent bulb replacement procedure is also listed)
- Running light (DRL)
- LED
Dimensions & weight
- Seat height
- 828 mm
- Curb weight
- 239 kg
Real-world data
Real-world figures for the Zero DS — aggregated and anonymized from actual riding data, not brochure numbers.
Maintenance & parts
From the official Zero owner & service manuals.
Consumables & wear parts
- Drive belt
- Gates Carbon Drive Moto X9™ belt, 25 mm wide (90T / 20T)
- Brake fluid
- DOT 4
- Front tyre
- Pirelli Scorpion Trail II 120/70-19
- Rear tyre
- Pirelli Scorpion Trail II 170/60-17
- Headlight
- LED
- Tail light
- LED (Brake/Tail LED)
- Turn signals
- LED (LED Turn Signal Replacement documented; an incandescent bulb replacement procedure is also listed)
Drive belt service
- Tension target
- 62–84 Hz (recommended belt tension range)
- Inspect / adjust
- Every 8,000 mi (13,000 km) or 12 months
- Replace
- Every 24,000 mi (37,000 km)
- First / break-in service
- First 100 mi (160 km), then 600 mi (1,000 km)
- Belt part number
- — (dealer parts catalog)
Key torque specs
- Rear axle nut
- 75 lb·ft (102 Nm)
- Belt tension adjustment bolts (left/right)
- 4 lb·ft (5 Nm)
- Power cable to BCB main BUS bolts
- 10 lb·ft (13.5 Nm)
- Service cover bolts
- 2.5 lb·ft (3.5 Nm)
- Front cover bolts (T25)
- 2.5 lb·ft (3.5 Nm)
- Rear cover bolts (T25)
- 2.5 lb·ft (3.5 Nm)
- Hand guard mount bolt
- 12 lb·ft (16 Nm)
- Inner top cover bolts
- 12 in·lb (1.4 Nm)
Service schedule
- Initial 100 mi (160 km) serviceDrive belt tension, front brake lever pivot, throttle grip, kickstand pivots/switch, drive motor commissioning
- Initial 600 mi (1,000 km) serviceWheel bearings, drive belt tension, steering bearings, front brake lever pivot, kickstand switch, drive motor commissioning
- Every 8,000 mi (13,000 km) or 12 monthsReplace brake fluid, wheels/wheel bearings, drive belt tension, steering bearings, chassis fasteners
- Every 16,000 mi (25,000 km)Repack steering bearings with all-purpose grease
- Every 24,000 mi (37,000 km)Replace drive belt, check swingarm pivot bearings
Model year evolution
| Year | CV | Nm | km/h | kWh | kg | kg/CV | Belt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 60 | 132 | 139 | 14.4 | 239 | 3.98 | 90T / 20T |
| 2025 | 60 | 132 | 139 | 14.4 | 239 | 3.98 | 90T / 20T |
| 2024 | 60 | 132 | 139 | 14.4 | 239 | 3.98 | 90T / 20T |
Specifications extracted from the official Zero Motorcycles owner & service manuals (EU / metric figures). Values are for guidance — always confirm against your bike's manual.