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Zero XE

Light dual electric

Gen 3· X-line · Cypher III· 2026–present

km/h

4.3

kWh

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

Read the Zero XE owner's guide

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

Motor & performance

Motor: Mid-mounted
Peak power: 6 kW / 8 CV
Peak torque: 58 Nm
Top speed: 85 km/h
Power-to-weight: 12.62 kg/CV
Note: Continuous rated power (Zero does not quote peak for the XE)

Battery & charging

Capacity (max): 4.3 kWh
Capacity (nominal): 4.3 kWh
Chemistry: Lithium
Onboard charger: 0.8 kW
Charge time: Approximately 5.5 hours (800 W, off-board)

Drivetrain & belt

Final drive ratio: Chain
Belt part number: — (see dealer parts catalog)
Transmission: Variable gear reduction

Range (Zero figures)

Combined: 100 km

Chassis & suspension

Model generation: X-line · Cypher III (Gen 3)
Front fork: Front forks with adjustable preload (left fork) and rebound damping (right fork); no make/size or travel stated
Rear shock (mono): Linkage-type rear shock (wishbone linkage / dogbone) with adjustable spring preload, compression damping and rebound damping; no make/size or travel stated
Wheelbase: 1355 mm

Brakes

Front: Hydraulic disc brake, DOT 4 fluid (caliper make/piston count and disc size not stated); friction plate wear limit 2.5 mm, disc wear limit 2.0 mm
Rear: Hydraulic disc brake, DOT 4 fluid (caliper make/piston count and disc size not stated); friction plate wear limit 2.5 mm, disc wear limit 2.0 mm

Wheels & tyres

Wheel type: spoked

Lighting

Headlight: Separate high-beam and low-beam headlights, vertically adjustable (bulb tech/wattage not stated)
Tail light: Combined tail/brake light (illuminates with key on; brightens when brakes applied)
Turn signals: Front turn signals (bulb tech not stated)

Dimensions & weight

Seat height: 900 mm
Ground clearance: 310 mm
Curb weight: 101 kg

Real-world data

Real-world figures for the Zero XE, aggregated and anonymized from actual riding data rather than brochure numbers.

Components, MY2026

What Zero’s own manual specifies for this exact model year, and how widely each part was shared across the range. Every row names the manual behind it.

Part	As the manual describes it	On this model	Shared with
Front tyre	70/100-21the manual gives the dimension and names no maker	2026 only	this line only
Rear tyre	90/90-18the manual gives the dimension and names no maker	2026 only	this line only
Motor	Not identified for this model year: the manual describes it only in general terms, with no maker and no size, so it cannot be matched to a part
Front fork	Not identified for this model year: no maker or model named in the manual text
Rear shock	Not identified for this model year: the manual describes it only in general terms, with no maker and no size, so it cannot be matched to a part
Front brake	Not identified for this model year: no maker or model named in the manual text
Rear brake	Not identified for this model year: no maker or model named in the manual text
ABS / stability control	Not identified for this model year: the manual's specification table does not list it
Final drive belt	Not identified for this model year: the manual's specification table does not list it

No catalogue row names the Zero XE for MY2026 directly. Parts fitted to it may still be listed under a platform token, which this page will not expand for you, so browse the part index instead.

How this compares across the range Part numbers

Maintenance & parts

From the official Zero owner & service manuals.

Consumables & wear parts

Final drive: Chain
Brake fluid: DOT 4
Front tyre: 70/100-21M/C or 2.50-19
Rear tyre: 90/90-18M/C
Headlight: Separate high-beam and low-beam headlights, vertically adjustable (bulb tech/wattage not stated)
Tail light: Combined tail/brake light (illuminates with key on; brightens when brakes applied)
Turn signals: Front turn signals (bulb tech not stated)

Final drive service

Final drive: Chain final drive — lubricate & check tension per the service schedule (no Gates belt).
First / break-in service: Initial 60 mi (100 km)

Key torque specs

Rear axle: 81 ± 7 lb·ft (110 ± 10 Nm)
Front axle: 20 ± 2 lb·ft (27.5 ± 2.5 Nm)
Rear sprocket screws: 22 ± 1.5 lb·ft (30 ± 2 Nm)
Front caliper bolts: 22 ± 1.5 lb·ft (30 ± 2 Nm)
Front brake rotor bolts: 7 ± 1.5 lb·ft (10 ± 2 Nm)
Rear brake rotor bolts: 7 ± 1.5 lb·ft (10 ± 2 Nm)
Swingarm to frame: 81 ± 7 lb·ft (110 ± 10 Nm)
Front motor mount: 44 ± 4 lb·ft (60 ± 5 Nm)

Service schedule

Every 300 mi (500 km)
Drive chain: check tension/adjust, inspect for wear, clean and lubricate
Every 1,250 mi (2000 km)
Check hardware torque, inspect sprockets, inspect wiring harnesses, check tip-over protection, check wheel/steering/suspension/swingarm bearings
Every 3,100 mi (5000 km)
Drive chain: replace
Every 4,300 mi (7000 km) or 4 months
Gear oil: replace
Every 6,200 mi (10000 km) or 12 months
Brake fluid: replace, front suspension: replace as necessary

Service timeline

Every occurrence of every interval, from Zero's XE_OM_-_EU_English-_8812081-AI.pdf, page 48.

Recurring

Every mark is one occurrence, to 10k km

Every 500 km

Drive chain: check tension/adjust, inspect for wear, clean and lubricate

Every 2k km

Check hardware torque, inspect sprockets, inspect wiring harnesses, check tip-over protection, check wheel/steering/suspension/swingarm bearings

Every 5k km

Drive chain: replace

Every 7k kmor 4 months, whichever first

Gear oil: replace

Every 10k kmor 12 months, whichever first

Brake fluid: replace, front suspension: replace as necessary

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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.