Zero Ds vs Zero Sr/f
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 Sr/f
Horsepower (hp)
46 hp
110 hp
Torque (Nm)
106 Nm
190 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
137 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
169 kg
220 kg
Type
Electric
Electric
Horsepower
46 hp (34 kW) — note: peak power; varies by year (2022 ZF7.2 model)
110 hp @ 5,000 rpm (peak)
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
200 km/h
Weight
169 kg (curb weight) — note: varies by battery pack size and model year
220 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 ~6–8 kWh/100km real-world equivalent
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
Zero Sr/f
7.8/10
"Best urban sportbike available if range anxiety doesn't terrify you."
Pros
+Savage instant torque delivery
+Premium Showa/Brembo hardware
+Virtually zero drivetrain maintenance
Cons
−Real-world range disappoints
−Battery health unknowable
−Charging stops require planning