Zero Ds vs Zero Dsr/x
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
Zero Dsr/x
Horsepower (hp)
46 hp
100 hp
Torque (Nm)
106 Nm
190 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
137 km/h
169 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
169 kg
248 kg
Type
Electric
Electric
Horsepower
46 hp (34 kW) — note: peak power; varies by year (2022 ZF7.2 model)
100 hp @ peak (note: electric motor, power delivery is continuous rather than rpm-dependent in traditional sense)
Torque
106 Nm from 0 rpm — note: electric motor delivers peak torque instantly; varies by year
190 Nm @ 0 rpm (instant torque from standstill)
Top Speed
137 km/h (85 mph) — note: varies by model year and configuration
169 km/h
Weight
169 kg (curb weight) — note: varies by battery pack size and model year
248 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
Equivalent to approximately 1.5–2.5 kWh/100km (no fuel; estimated ~150–200 Wh/mile in real-world use)
Equivalent to approximately 1.5–2.0 L/100km (energy consumption ~100–130 Wh/km real-world)
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
Zero Dsr/x
7.8/10
"Transformative tech with real-world range anxiety you'll eventually manage."
Pros
+Genuinely capable off-road ability
+Punchy, linear motor response
+Rock-solid Showa suspension
Cons
−DC fast charge network patchy
−Proprietary charging port limitations
−Early firmware can reduce range