Street · 2024–present

Zero S · Gen 3

Naked street commuter

Gen 3· FST · Cypher III· 2024–present

132

139

km/h

14.4

kWh

3.72 kg/CVpower-to-weight (latest year)

Read the Zero S owner's guide

Charging, ride modes, maintenance, warning lights & care — everything from the manual, in plain language.

The Zero S spans more than one generation — a different platform, frame, suspension and drivetrain. You're viewing Gen 3 (2024–present). Other generations:

Gen 2· SDS · Z-Force (Cypher II)· 2014–2023Discontinued

Motor & performance

Motor: Z-Force 75-7 enhanced thermal efficiency, passively air-cooled, interior permanent magnet AC motor
Peak power: 45 kW / 60 CV
Peak torque: 132 Nm
Top speed: 139 km/h
Power-to-weight: 3.72 kg/CV

Battery & charging

Capacity (max): 14.4 kWh
Capacity (nominal): 12.6 kWh
Chemistry: Z-Force Li-Ion Intelligent Power Pack
Onboard charger: 3.3 kW
Charge time: Mode 2 (230V): 5.8 hours (100% charged) / 5.5 hours (95% charged)

Drivetrain & belt

Belt: 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: Regenerative deceleration via motor controller (regenerative braking); dash REGEN/TORQUE meter shows regen while decelerating; ride modes ECO/STANDARD/SPORT/CANYON/RAIN/CUSTOM

Range (Zero figures)

City: 248 km
Highway: 162 km

Chassis & suspension

Platform / generation: FST · Cypher III (Gen 3)
Front fork: Showa 43 mm big piston, separate function 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): 120 / 140 mm
Rake / trail: 24.5 ° / 94 mm
Wheelbase: 1450 mm

Brakes

Front: Dual J-Juan radial-mounted 4-piston calipers, 320 x 5 mm disc
Rear: J-Juan single piston floating caliper, 240 x 4.5 mm disc
ABS: Bosch ABS with Base MSC (motorcycle stability control)

Wheels & tyres

Wheel type: cast
Front wheel / tyre: 3.50 x 17 / Pirelli Diablo Rosso III 120/70-17
Rear wheel / tyre: 5.50 x 17 / Pirelli Diablo Rosso III 180/55-17
Front pressure (cold): 36 psi (248 kPa)
Rear pressure (cold): 36 psi (248 kPa)

Lighting

Headlight: LED (sealed/non-serviceable unit)
Tail light: LED (integrated brake/tail light; 'Brake/Tail LED Replacement')
Turn signals: Both bulb and LED replacement documented (Turn Signal Light Bulb Replacement + LED Turn Signal Replacement)
Running light (DRL): LED front running light (sealed unit)

Dimensions & weight

Seat height: 787 mm
Curb weight: 223 kg

Real-world data

Real-world figures for the Zero S — aggregated and anonymized from actual riding data, not brochure numbers.

Maintenance & parts

From the official Zero owner & service manuals.

Consumables & wear parts

Drive belt: Poly Chain HTD Carbon belt (90T / 20T)
Brake fluid: DOT 4
Front tyre: Pirelli Diablo Rosso III 120/70-17
Rear tyre: Pirelli Diablo Rosso III 180/55-17
Headlight: LED (sealed/non-serviceable unit)
Tail light: LED (integrated brake/tail light; 'Brake/Tail LED Replacement')
Turn signals: Both bulb and LED replacement documented (Turn Signal Light Bulb Replacement + LED Turn Signal Replacement)

Drive belt service

Tension target: 62–82 Hz
Inspect / adjust: Every 8,000 mi (13,000 km) or 12 months
Replace: Every 24,000 mi (37,000 km)
First / break-in service: Initial 100 mi (160 km)
Belt part number: — (dealer parts catalog)

Key torque specs

Rear axle nut: 75 lb·ft (102 Nm)
Belt tension adjustment bolts: 4 lb-ft (5 Nm)
Power pack to frame bolts (left/right side): 26 lb-ft (35 Nm)
Brake hose banjo bolt: 20 lb-ft (27 Nm)
Power pack ground strap bolt: 5 lb-ft (7 Nm)

Service schedule

Initial 100 mi (160 km)
drive belt tension, front brake lever pivot, throttle grip, kickstand pivots/switch, drive motor commissioning
Initial 600 mi (1,000 km)
wheel bearings, drive belt tension, steering bearings, front brake lever pivot, kickstand switch, drive motor commissioning
Every 8,000 mi (13,000 km) or 12 months
replace brake fluid, wheels run-out, wheel bearings, drive belt tension, steering bearings, chassis fasteners
Every 16,000 mi (25,000 km)
repack steering bearings with grease
Every 24,000 mi (37,000 km)
replace drive belt, swingarm pivot bearings

Model year evolution

Year	CV	Nm	km/h	kWh	kg	kg/CV	Belt
2026	60	132	139	14.4	223	3.72	90T / 20T
2025	60	132	139	14.4	223	3.72	90T / 20T
2024	60	132	139	14.4	223	3.72	90T / 20T

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Specifications extracted from the official Zero Motorcycles owner & service manuals (EU / metric figures). Values are for guidance — always confirm against your bike's manual.