Zero Motorcycles Sr/s vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000sx
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Zero Motorcycles Sr/s vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000sx. Zero Motorcycles Sr/s: 110 hp @ 5,000 rpm (est.) hp, 220 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Kawasaki Ninja 1000sx: 142 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 235 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 240 km/h (estimated; manufacturer limited), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Zero Motorcycles Sr/s
Kawasaki Ninja 1000sx
Horsepower (hp)
110 hp
142 hp
Torque (Nm)
190 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
240 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
220 kg
235 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
110 hp @ 5,000 rpm (est.)
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
190 Nm @ 0 rpm (instant torque from standstill)
111 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h
240 km/h (estimated; manufacturer limited)
Weight
220 kg (curb weight)
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Equivalent to approximately 1.5–2.0 L/100km (energy consumption ~4.5–5.5 kWh/100km typical real-world)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Zero Motorcycles Sr/s
7.8/10
"Best used electric bike available, but buy smart and verify battery health."
Pros
+Maintenance costs genuinely minimal
+Torque delivery absolutely addictive
+Fairing improves real-world comfort
Cons
−Battery health uncertainty on used
−Dealer network remains frustratingly thin
−Range limits genuine touring potential
Kawasaki Ninja 1000sx
8.5/10
"The sensible sport-tourer that never feels boring on Sunday."
Pros
+Exceptional real-world performance
+Cornering ABS standard fitment
+Massive 28-litre fuel tank
Cons
−Chain wears surprisingly quickly
−Panniers too narrow for helmets
−Wind noise above 90mph
Top 10 Accessories
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