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Zero Ds vs Zero Dsr/x

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Zero Ds vs Zero Dsr/x. 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. Zero Dsr/x: 100 hp @ peak (note: electric motor, power delivery is continuous rather than rpm-dependent in traditional sense) hp, 248 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 169 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.

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
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
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

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