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2011Hesketh Zero S

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The 2011 Hesketh Zero S is an electric super motard designed for environmentally conscious urban riders seeking lightweight agility and zero-emission commuting. Powered by a brushless permanent magnet motor, it delivers instant torque through a single-speed chain drive, reaching 88.5 km/h with minimal maintenance requirements and no clutch operation.

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Gearbox
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Dry weight
122.5 kg
Seat height
902 mm
Power
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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Speed 20Agility 78Comfort 40Off-road 30Touring 10Road manners 45
Off-road & trail30%
Cornering60%
City riding70%
Daily riding45%
Touring10%
Two-up15%
Track25%
Best for
Built as a lightweight electric supermoto for short urban hops and playful low-speed maneuvering rather than any serious performance or distance riding.
Built for
A quirky, quiet, zero-emission runabout with supermoto looks that prioritizes nimble low-speed fun and novelty over outright capability.
Not ideal for
Not suitable for riders wanting highway speeds, long-distance touring, passenger comfort, or genuine off-road performance.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

Will it fit you?

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At 902mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will not reach the ground comfortably on the 2011 Hesketh Zero S, with a relaxed knee angle of around 145 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine
Starting
Electric
Motor Type
Brushed permanent magnet electric motor
Power
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Torque
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Capacity:
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Transmission
Transmission type
Automatic
Final drive
Chain
Clutch
No clutch.
Performance
Top speed
88.5 km/h (55.0 mph)
Dimensions & weight
Wheelbase
1416 mm
Seat height
902 mm
Dry weight
122.5 kg
Chassis & suspension
Frame
Aircraft grade alloy frame
Front wheel travel
203 mm
Rear wheel travel
229 mm
Rake (fork angle)
24.0°
Trail
83 mm
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
Single disc. 2 Pot Hydraulic, Stainless Rotor, Hand Actuated, Full Float
Rear brakes
Single disc. 1 Pot Hydraulic, Stainless Rotor, Foot Actuated, Full Float
Front tyre
120/70-16
Rear tyre
140/70-16
Other
Color options
White

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted
Specification 20102011
Dry weight 123 kg 123 kg
Seat height 902 mm 902 mm

Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.

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How much does the Hesketh Zero S weigh?

The 2011 Hesketh Zero S has a Dry weight of 122.5 kg (270.1 pounds).

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