Dual-Sport Motorcycles
2016Zero DSR
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The 2016 Zero DSR is an adventure-touring electric motorcycle designed for riders seeking long-distance capability with zero-emission performance. Known for its impressive 185-mile range and versatile battery options, it combines substantial ground clearance and suspension travel with a lightweight 419-pound package. The DSR suits riders who value environmental consciousness without compromising on touring range and off-road-capable handling characteristics.
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Know it? Add it → - Wet weight
- 190.0 kg
- Seat height
- 843 mm
- Power
- 67.0 HP (48.9 kW) @ 4000 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- 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.
Will it fit you?
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- 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
- Capacity:
- Not on record - add it
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
- Final drive
- Belt
- Clutch
- Clutchless direct drive
Performance
- Top speed
- 158.0 km/h (98.2 mph)
Dimensions & weight
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.
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 | 2016 | 2019 | 2022 | 2024 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry weight | — | 190 kg | 190 kg | 190 kg | 190 kg |
| Seat height | 843 mm | 843 mm | 843 mm | 828 mm | 828 mm |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What engine power does the Zero DSR have?
The 2016 Zero DSR has a Power of 67.0 HP (48.9 kW) @ 4000 RPM.
What is the torque of the Zero DSR?
The 2016 Zero DSR has a Torque of 144.0 Nm (14.7 kgf-m or 106.2 ft.lbs).
How much does the Zero DSR weigh?
The 2016 Zero DSR has a Wet weight of 190.0 kg (418.9 pounds).
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