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Zero Motorcycles Ds vs Zero Motorcycles Fx

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Zero Motorcycles Ds vs Zero Motorcycles Fx. Zero Motorcycles Ds: 46 hp (34 kW) peak — no traditional RPM rating; peak power delivered across a broad RPM range (note: varies by year, e.g., 2020+ ZF14.4 models) hp, 169 kg (curb weight, based on 2020 Zero DS ZF14.4; earlier models were lighter at approx. 140–155 kg) weight, top speed 157 km/h (varies by model year; note: earlier models limited to ~130 km/h), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Zero Motorcycles Fx: 46 hp @ peak (Z-Force 75-5 motor, no fixed RPM peak — note: electric motor, torque is constant across range) hp, 132 kg (curb weight, ZF7.2 configuration — note: varies slightly by model year and battery configuration) weight, top speed 137 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.

Performance at a Glance

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

Zero Motorcycles Ds Zero Motorcycles Fx
Horsepower (hp)
46 hp
46 hp
Torque (Nm)
116 Nm
106 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
157 km/h
137 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
169 kg
132 kg
Type
Dual-sport
Dual-sport
Horsepower
46 hp (34 kW) peak — no traditional RPM rating; peak power delivered across a broad RPM range (note: varies by year, e.g., 2020+ ZF14.4 models)
46 hp @ peak (Z-Force 75-5 motor, no fixed RPM peak — note: electric motor, torque is constant across range)
Torque
116 Nm — delivered from 0 RPM (note: varies by model year; earlier models produced less torque)
106 Nm @ 0 rpm (instant, from standstill)
Top Speed
157 km/h (varies by model year; note: earlier models limited to ~130 km/h)
137 km/h
Weight
169 kg (curb weight, based on 2020 Zero DS ZF14.4; earlier models were lighter at approx. 140–155 kg)
132 kg (curb weight, ZF7.2 configuration — note: varies slightly by model year and battery configuration)
Fuel
Approx. 1.5–2.5 kWh/100km (equivalent to roughly 0.04–0.07 L/100km gasoline equivalent; real-world range ~160–200 km depending on model year and battery size)
Equivalent to approximately 1.0–1.5 L/100km (energy use ~50–75 Wh/km typical real-world)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Zero Motorcycles Ds
Zero Motorcycles Ds
7.5/10

"A genuinely smart used buy if the battery checks out."

Pros
+Instant torque, addictive delivery
+Virtually zero running costs
+Genuinely capable off-road
Cons
Battery health varies wildly
Range anxiety on older models
Charging network still patchy
Zero Motorcycles Fx
Zero Motorcycles Fx
7.8/10

"Best urban electric used buy if battery health checks out."

Pros
+Zero running costs realistically
+Instant torque, supremely fun
+Lightweight and genuinely agile
Cons
Limited range on older packs
Battery health critical to check
Basic suspension, limited adjustment

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