Zero Ds vs Honda Em1 E
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Zero Ds vs Honda Em1 E. Zero Ds: 46 hp (34 kW) — note: peak power; varies by year (2022 ZF7.2 model) hp, 169 kg (curb weight) — note: varies by battery pack size and model year weight, top speed 137 km/h (85 mph) — note: varies by model year and configuration, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Honda Em1 E: 1.7 kW (2.3 hp) continuous / 1.7 kW rated output hp, 96 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 45 km/h (limited to AM licence category), Motoryk rating 6.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Zero Ds
Honda Em1 E
Horsepower (hp)
46 hp
1.7 hp
Torque (Nm)
106 Nm
90 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
137 km/h
45 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
169 kg
96 kg
Type
Electric
Electric
Horsepower
46 hp (34 kW) — note: peak power; varies by year (2022 ZF7.2 model)
1.7 kW (2.3 hp) continuous / 1.7 kW rated output
Torque
106 Nm from 0 rpm — note: electric motor delivers peak torque instantly; varies by year
90 Nm @ 0 rpm (wheel torque, estimated; motor output torque approximately 15.9 Nm)
Top Speed
137 km/h (85 mph) — note: varies by model year and configuration
45 km/h (limited to AM licence category)
Weight
169 kg (curb weight) — note: varies by battery pack size and model year
96 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
Equivalent to approximately 1.5–2.5 kWh/100km (no fuel; estimated ~150–200 Wh/mile in real-world use)
N/A - Electric vehicle; estimated energy consumption approximately 1.5–2.0 kWh/100km (real-world estimate)
Fairing
No
Yes
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
Honda Em1 E
6.5/10
"Sensible urban commuter, but range limits everything beyond city boundaries."
Pros
+Honda build quality confidence
+Removable battery pack system
+Near-zero running costs
Cons
−40-mile range ceiling reality
−Battery pack replacement costs
−No fast charging capability
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