Zero Ds vs Harley-davidson Livewire One
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Zero Ds
Harley-davidson Livewire One
Horsepower (hp)
46 hp
105 hp
Torque (Nm)
106 Nm
116 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
137 km/h
177 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
169 kg
249 kg
Type
Electric
Electric
Horsepower
46 hp (34 kW) — note: peak power; varies by year (2022 ZF7.2 model)
105 hp (78 kW) — peak power, rpm not applicable for electric motor
Torque
106 Nm from 0 rpm — note: electric motor delivers peak torque instantly; varies by year
116 Nm — peak torque, instantaneous from 0 rpm
Top Speed
137 km/h (85 mph) — note: varies by model year and configuration
177 km/h
Weight
169 kg (curb weight) — note: varies by battery pack size and model year
249 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
Equivalent to approximately 1.5–2.5 kWh/100km (no fuel; estimated ~150–200 Wh/mile in real-world use)
~19–21 kWh/100km (estimated real-world energy consumption; approx. 160–180 km city range on a full charge)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Zero Ds
7.5/10
"Smart urban buy if range limitations genuinely don't bother you."
Pros
+Zero maintenance drivetrain
+Savage instant torque
+Strong used depreciation value
Cons
−Real-world range disappoints
−Battery degradation risk
−Slow charging without upgrade
Harley-davidson Livewire One
7.8/10
"The best used electric bike money can buy right now."
Pros
+Savage instant torque delivery
+Depreciation works for buyers
+Premium fit and finish
Cons
−Real-world range disappoints
−Public charging infrastructure patchy
−Dealer EV competency inconsistent