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Zero DS · Gen 2
Dual-sport all-rounder
Gen 2· SDS · Z-Force (Cypher II)· 2014–2023
59
CV
109
Nm
139
km/h
14.4
kWh
3.17 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 2 (2014–2023). Other generations:
Motor & performance
- Motor
- Z-Force 75-7 passively air-cooled, high-efficiency magnet, brushless motor; radial flux interior permanent; High efficiency, 550 amp, 3-phase brushless controller with regenerative deceleration
- Peak power
- 44 kW / 59 CV
- Peak torque
- 109 Nm
- Top speed
- 139 km/h
- Power-to-weight
- 3.17 kg/CV
Battery & charging
- Capacity (max)
- 14.4 kWh
- Capacity (nominal)
- 12.6 kWh
- Chemistry
- Lithium-Ion (Z-Force Li-Ion Intelligent Power Pack)
- Onboard charger
- 1.3 kW
- Charge time
- 9.8 hours (100% charged) / 9.3 hours (95% charged)
Drivetrain & belt
- Belt
- Gates Carbon Drive, Poly Chain HTD Carbon belt
- 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 regenerative braking (controller regenerative deceleration); engages when throttle is fully closed, felt as a slight drag; hold throttle just off closed to coast without regen
Range (Zero figures)
- Combined
- 191 km
Chassis & suspension
- Platform / generation
- SDS · Z-Force (Cypher II) (Gen 2)
- Front fork
- Showa 41 mm inverted cartridge forks, with adjustable spring preload, compression, and rebound damping
- Rear shock (mono)
- Showa 40 mm piston, piggy-back reservoir shock with adjustable spring preload, compression, and rebound damping
- Suspension travel (f/r)
- 178 / 179 mm
- Rake / trail
- 26.5 ° / 117 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1427 mm
Brakes
- Front
- Bosch Gen 9 ABS, J-Juan asymmetric dual piston floating caliper, 320 mm OD x 5 mm thick disc
- Rear
- Bosch Gen 9 ABS, J-Juan single piston floating caliper, 240 mm OD x 4.5 mm thick disc
- ABS
- Bosch Gen 9 ABS
Wheels & tyres
- Wheel type
- cast
- Front wheel / tyre
- 2.50 x 19 / Pirelli MT-60 100/90-19 57H
- Rear wheel / tyre
- 3.50 x 17 / Pirelli MT-60 130/80-17 65H
- Front pressure (cold)
- 32 PSI (221 kPa)
- Rear pressure (cold)
- 34 PSI (234 kPa)
Lighting
- Headlight
- H4 halogen (55/60W)
- Tail light
- LED (combined brake/tail)
- Turn signals
- RY10W (10W) amber incandescent
- Running light (DRL)
- W3W (3W) incandescent
Dimensions & weight
- Seat height
- 843 mm
- Curb weight
- 187 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, Poly Chain HTD Carbon belt (90T / 20T)
- Brake fluid
- DOT 4
- Front tyre
- Pirelli MT-60 100/90-19 57H
- Rear tyre
- Pirelli MT-60 130/80-17 65H
- Headlight
- H4 halogen (55/60W)
- Tail light
- LED (combined brake/tail)
- Turn signals
- RY10W (10W) amber incandescent
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 59 | 109 | 139 | 14.4 | 187 | 3.17 | 90T / 20T |
| 2022 | 59 | 109 | 139 | 14.4 | 187 | 3.17 | 90T / 20T |
| 2021 | 59 | 109 | 139 | 14.4 | 187 | 3.17 | 90T / 18T |
| 2020 | 60 | 110 | 158 | 14.4 | 187 | 3.12 | 90T / 20T |
| 2019 | 60 | 110 | 158 | 14.4 | 187 | 3.12 | 90T / 20T |
| 2018 | 60 | 110 | 158 | 14.4 | 187 | 3.12 | 90T / 20T |
| 2017 | 60 | 110 | 158 | 13 | 187 | 3.12 | 90T / 20T |
| 2016 | 54 | 92 | 158 | 13 | 187 | 3.46 | 130T / 28T |
| 2015 | 54 | 92 | 158 | 12.5 | 187 | 3.46 | 130T / 28T |
| 2014 | 54 | 92 | 158 | 11.4 | 183 | 3.39 | 132T / 28T |
Specifications extracted from the official Zero Motorcycles owner & service manuals (EU / metric figures). Values are for guidance — always confirm against your bike's manual.