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2018Zero Engineering Type 6

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The 2018 Zero Engineering Type 6 is a customisable Japanese custom built around a big V-twin. Its air-cooled 1,518cc V-twin drives through a six-speed gearbox and chain. A very low 660 mm seat, 250 kg wet weight and small 7.5-litre tank give it a bare, custom look.

Capacity: 1518.0 ccm
Engine: V-Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 227.0 kg
Seat height: 660 mm
Power: 126.3 HP (92.9 kW)

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering20%

City riding40%

Daily riding30%

Touring20%

Two-up10%

Track5%

Best for: Built as a boutique, hand-crafted custom cruiser for style, presence, and low-speed cruising rather than performance or distance riding.
Built for: A striking, artisan-built Japanese chopper with a big air-cooled V-twin Shovelhead engine, springer forks, and a rigid frame that prioritizes visual impact and mechanical character over comfort or handling agility.
Not ideal for: Not suited for riders seeking sportiness, long-distance touring comfort, passenger carrying, or any off-road capability.

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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Units

At 660mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2018 Zero Engineering Type 6, 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: 1518.0 ccm
Power: 126.3 HP (92.9 kW)
Engine type: V-Twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.5564 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 92.0 x 114.3 mm
Cooling system: Air
Fuel system: Carburettor
Starting: Electric
Valves per cylinder: 4
Torque: Not on record - add it

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1600 mm
Overall length: 2300 mm
Overall width: 720 mm
Overall height: 930 mm
Seat height: 660 mm
Dry weight: 227.0 kg
Wet weight: 250.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 7.50 litres
Ground clearance: 100 mm

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Gooseneck frame
Front suspension: Zero design springer fork
Rear suspension: Rigird
Rake (fork angle): 33.2°

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Single disc. Hydraulic
Rear brakes: Single disc. Hydraulic
Front tyre: 5.00-16
Rear tyre: 5.00-16

Other

Color options: Dark green, black, white
Comments: Made in Japan. Customizable.

Specs last verified against published sources: October 2026.

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	2015	2017	2018	2020	2021
Capacity	1520 cc	1518 cc	1518 cc	1518 cc	1518 cc
Dry weight	227 kg	227 kg	227 kg	227 kg	227 kg
Seat height	660 mm	660 mm	660 mm	660 mm	660 mm
Fuel capacity	7.5 L	7.5 L	7.5 L	7.5 L	6.1 L