Zero Motorcycles Sr vs Indian Ftr 1200
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Zero Motorcycles Sr vs Indian Ftr 1200. Zero Motorcycles Sr: 70 hp @ 3,000 rpm (Note: peak power varies slightly by model year; this reflects the 2019–2022 ZF14.4 variant) hp, 188 kg (curb weight, Note: varies slightly by model year and battery configuration) weight, top speed 164 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Indian Ftr 1200: 123 hp @ 8,250 rpm hp, 232 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 193 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Zero Motorcycles Sr
Indian Ftr 1200
Horsepower (hp)
70 hp
123 hp
Torque (Nm)
158 Nm
120 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
164 km/h
193 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
188 kg
232 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
70 hp @ 3,000 rpm (Note: peak power varies slightly by model year; this reflects the 2019–2022 ZF14.4 variant)
123 hp @ 8,250 rpm
Torque
158 Nm @ 0 rpm (instant torque from standstill)
120 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
164 km/h
193 km/h
Weight
188 kg (curb weight, Note: varies slightly by model year and battery configuration)
232 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~1.6–2.0 kWh/100km (equivalent; no fuel consumption — electric only)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Zero Motorcycles Sr
7.5/10
"A genuinely impressive urban weapon if battery health checks out."
Pros
+Savage instant torque delivery
+Extremely low running costs
+Bulletproof electric motor
Cons
−Battery health varies wildly
−Range limits longer rides
−Slow charging without upgrades
Indian Ftr 1200
7.8/10
"A genuinely thrilling machine that rewards buyers who do their homework."
Pros
+Torquey V-twin pulls everywhere
+Genuinely capable chassis
+Stunning flat-tracker aesthetics
Cons
−Early models ran hot
−Fiddly touchscreen interface
−Sparse Indian dealer network
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