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2019Zero Engineering Type 8

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The 2019 Zero Engineering Type 8 is a custom-style cruiser from the Japanese builder Zero Engineering. Its air-cooled 1,202cc V-twin drives a five-speed gearbox. A very low 680 mm seat and small 7-litre tank give it a stripped-back, hand-built custom look.

Capacity
1202.0 ccm
Engine
V-Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox
5-speed
Dry weight
220.0 kg
Seat height
680 mm
Power
104.1 HP (76.6 kW)
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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Speed 28Agility 38Comfort 25Off-road 10Touring 15Road manners 55
Off-road & trail10%
Cornering30%
City riding45%
Daily riding30%
Touring15%
Two-up5%
Track5%
Best for
Built as a boutique Japanese custom cruiser, it exists purely as a rolling sculpture for style-focused, low-speed cruising rather than performance riding.
Built for
Its Harley-Davidson Evolution Sportster V-twin heart, hardtail frame, and hand-built Zero Engineering styling give it an unmistakable old-school chopper soul over raw performance.
Not ideal for
This is not the bike for riders wanting long-distance touring comfort, off-road capability, or spirited cornering 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 680mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2019 Zero Engineering Type 8, with a moderate knee angle of around 110 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
Capacity
1202.0 ccm
Power
104.1 HP (76.6 kW)
Engine type
V-Twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio
0.4732 HP/kg (dry)
Cooling system
Air
Fuel system
Injection
Starting
Electric
Ignition
Microtech ECU
Valves per cylinder
4
Torque
Not on record - add it
Transmission
Gearbox
5-speed
Transmission type
Manual
Dimensions & weight
Wheelbase
1600 mm
Overall length
2280 mm
Overall width
760 mm
Overall height
1150 mm
Seat height
680 mm
Dry weight
220.0 kg
Fuel capacity
7.00 litres
Ground clearance
100 mm
Chassis & suspension
Front suspension
Springer fork
Rear suspension
Rigid
Rake (fork angle)
33.0°
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
Single disc. Hydraulic
Rear brakes
Single disc. Hydraulic
Front tyre
4.50-18
Rear tyre
4.50-18
Other
Color options
Black, white, dark red, dark green
Comments
Model ID: HR3. Sold with carburator in the EU and fuel injection in Japan. Zero Engineering is a Japanese brand.

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 201520172018201920202021
Capacity 1202 cc 1202 cc 1202 cc 1202 cc 1202 cc 1202 cc
Dry weight 220 kg 220 kg 220 kg 220 kg 220 kg 220 kg
Seat height 680 mm 680 mm 680 mm 680 mm 680 mm 680 mm
Fuel capacity 7 L 7 L 7 L 7 L 7 L 7 L

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

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Common questions

What is the engine size of the Zero Engineering Type 8?

The 2019 Zero Engineering Type 8 has a Capacity of 1202.0 ccm (73.35 cubic inches).

What engine power does the Zero Engineering Type 8 have?

The 2019 Zero Engineering Type 8 has a Power of 104.1 HP (76.6 kW).

How many gears does the Zero Engineering Type 8 have?

The 2019 Zero Engineering Type 8 has a Gearbox of 5-speed.

How much does the Zero Engineering Type 8 weigh?

The 2019 Zero Engineering Type 8 has a Dry weight of 220.0 kg (485.0 pounds).

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