What category is the 2017 Zero DSR?

General information
Year	2017

Engine and Transmission Specifications
Emission details	No direct emissions
Driveline	132T / 28T, Poly Chain® GT® Carbon™ belt
Clutch	Clutchless direct drive
Transmission type,final drive	Belt
Gearbox	Automatic
Cooling system	Air
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)	3.900 seconds
Top speed	158.0 km/h (98.2 mph)
Torque	144.00 Nm (14.7 kgf-m or 106.2 ft.lbs)
Power	67.00 HP (48.9 kW) @ 4000 RPM
Engine details	Radial flux permanent magnet, brushless motor

Category	Super motard
Model	Zero DSR
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels
Rear brakes diameter	240 mm (9.4 inches)
Rear brakes	Single disc. ABS. Single-piston caliper.
Front brakes diameter	320 mm (12.6 inches)
Front brakes	Single disc. ABS. Floating discs. Two-piston calipers.
Rear tyre	130/80-17
Front tyre	100/90-19
Rear wheel travel	179 mm (7.0 inches)
Rear Suspension	Showa 40 mm piston, piggy-back reservoir shock with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping
Front wheel travel	178 mm (7.0 inches)
Front Suspension	Showa 41 mm inverted cartridge forks, with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping
Trail	117 mm (4.6 inches)
Rake (fork angle)	26.6°
Physical measures and capacities
Wheelbase	1,427 mm (56.2 inches)
Seat height	843 mm (33.2 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc	190.0 kg (418.9 pounds)

Other specs
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay
Comments	Range up to 185 miles. 8 hour charging, 110 or 220 Volt. Lithium Ion 12.5 kWh battery. Various battery options called ZF13.0, and ZF13.0 + Power Tank.
Factory warranty	2 years. 5 years on power pack.
Starter	Electric
Color options	Black

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

80 hp

Peak Power

3.5s

0-60 mph

Best For

Track40%

City78%

Cornering70%

Daily Riding72%

Touring42%

Passenger45%

Rider Profile

Best For	Suits riders who have at least some experience with strong instant torque, since the direct-drive motor delivers full grunt from a standstill with no clutch or gear shifts to manage.
Purpose	Best suited to urban commuting and spirited backroad riding where quick, silent acceleration and easy low-speed control matter more than outright top speed or range.
Rider Fit	The tall seat height and adventure-style upright ergonomics favor taller or long-legged riders, though the automatic clutchless operation makes it physically easy to ride in traffic.
Character	A quiet, torquey, tech-forward machine that feels like a nimble supermoto crossed with an ADV, rewarding smooth, confident throttle inputs over aggressive shifting or high-rev theatrics.
Not Ideal For	Not ideal for long-distance highway touring or two-up trips, since real-world range drops significantly at highway speeds and passenger accommodations are modest.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

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At 843mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2017 Zero DSR, with a relaxed knee angle of around 130 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Data quality: measured. Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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