Lightning Ls-218 vs Zero Sr/f
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Lightning Ls-218 vs Zero Sr/f. Lightning Ls-218: 200 hp (peak, electric motor; no traditional rpm rating — full power delivered across a broad range) hp, 227 kg (curb weight, estimated — note: exact published weight varies by source and battery configuration) weight, top speed 351 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.2/10. Zero Sr/f: 110 hp @ 5,000 rpm (peak) hp, 220 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Lightning Ls-218
Zero Sr/f
Horsepower (hp)
200 hp
110 hp
Torque (Nm)
228 Nm
190 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
351 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
227 kg
220 kg
Type
Electric
Electric
Horsepower
200 hp (peak, electric motor; no traditional rpm rating — full power delivered across a broad range)
110 hp @ 5,000 rpm (peak)
Torque
228 Nm (instant torque from 0 rpm, peak figure)
190 Nm @ 0 rpm (instant torque from standstill)
Top Speed
351 km/h
200 km/h
Weight
227 kg (curb weight, estimated — note: exact published weight varies by source and battery configuration)
220 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
Equivalent to approximately 1.5–2.5 kWh/km (range ~160–240 km per charge depending on riding conditions; no liquid fuel consumed)
N/A – electric vehicle; estimated ~6–8 kWh/100km real-world equivalent
Fairing
Yes
No
Individual Reviews
Lightning Ls-218
7.2/10
"Extraordinary machine, terrifying ownership proposition — buy only with eyes open."
Pros
+Genuinely record-breaking performance
+Serious chassis and engineering
+Visceral, addictive torque delivery
Cons
−Company support effectively dead
−Proprietary parts near-impossible
−Battery replacement eye-wateringly expensive
Zero Sr/f
7.8/10
"Best urban sportbike available if range anxiety doesn't terrify you."
Pros
+Savage instant torque delivery
+Premium Showa/Brembo hardware
+Virtually zero drivetrain maintenance
Cons
−Real-world range disappoints
−Battery health unknowable
−Charging stops require planning
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