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Zero Ds vs Niu Rqi

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Zero Ds vs Niu Rqi. 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. Niu Rqi: ~40 hp (estimated peak output; official figures not fully published) hp, ~170 kg (estimated curb weight; note: official spec not widely confirmed) weight, top speed ~100 km/h (estimated, note: official specs were not widely confirmed at time of knowledge cutoff), Motoryk rating 6.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Zero Ds Niu Rqi
Horsepower (hp)
46 hp
40 hp
Torque (Nm)
106 Nm
100 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
137 km/h
100 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
169 kg
170 kg
Type
Electric
Electric
Horsepower
46 hp (34 kW) — note: peak power; varies by year (2022 ZF7.2 model)
~40 hp (estimated peak output; official figures not fully published)
Torque
106 Nm from 0 rpm — note: electric motor delivers peak torque instantly; varies by year
~100 Nm (estimated; note: unconfirmed official spec)
Top Speed
137 km/h (85 mph) — note: varies by model year and configuration
~100 km/h (estimated, note: official specs were not widely confirmed at time of knowledge cutoff)
Weight
169 kg (curb weight) — note: varies by battery pack size and model year
~170 kg (estimated curb weight; note: official spec not widely confirmed)
Fuel
Equivalent to approximately 1.5–2.5 kWh/100km (no fuel; estimated ~150–200 Wh/mile in real-world use)
N/A – Electric; estimated ~3-5 kWh/100km (approximately 80-100 km range per charge, estimated)
Fairing
No
Yes

Individual Reviews

Zero Ds
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
Niu Rqi
Niu Rqi
6.5/10

"Smart city bike if battery health checks out, otherwise walk away."

Pros
+Solid urban commuter performance
+Decent app connectivity
+Smooth, predictable power delivery
Cons
Parts availability genuinely problematic
Battery health degrades noticeably
Limited dealer support network

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