2018Zero DSR

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The 2018 Zero DSR is a powerful electric dual-sport bike from Zero Motorcycles. Its motor produces 67 hp and 144 Nm through a direct belt drive, with no gears to change. A 12.5 kWh lithium-ion battery gives up to 185 miles of range, and ABS is standard.

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Wet weight: 190.0 kg
Seat height: 843 mm
Power: 67.0 HP (48.9 kW) @ 4000 RPM

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail40%

Cornering70%

City riding78%

Daily riding72%

Touring42%

Two-up45%

Track40%

Best for: 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.
Built for: 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.

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

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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 2018 Zero DSR, with a cramped knee angle of around 75 degrees and an upright 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

Power: 67.0 HP (48.9 kW) @ 4000 RPM
Torque: 144.0 Nm (14.7 kgf-m)
Power/weight ratio: 0.3526 HP/kg (wet)
Cooling system: Air
Starting: Electric
Peak Power: 52.0 kW (69.7 hp)
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Transmission

Transmission type: Automatic
Final drive: Belt
Clutch: Clutchless direct drive

Performance

Top speed: 158.0 km/h (98.2 mph)

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1427 mm
Seat height: 843 mm
Wet weight: 190.0 kg
Dry weight: Not on record - add it
Ground clearance: Not on record - add it

Chassis & suspension

Front suspension: Showa 41 mm inverted cartridge forks, with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping
Rear suspension: Showa 40 mm piston, piggy-back reservoir shock with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping
Front wheel travel: 178 mm
Rear wheel travel: 179 mm
Rake (fork angle): 26.6°
Trail: 117 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Single disc. ABS. Floating discs. Two-piston calipers.
Front brakes diameter: 320 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. ABS. Single-piston caliper.
Rear brakes diameter: 240 mm
ABS: Yes
Front tyre: 100/90-19
Rear tyre: 130/80-17

Other

Color options: Black
Warranty: 24
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. Listed power is the peak figure; the maker did not publish a continuous rating for this year.

Specs last verified against published sources: October 2026.