Zero Motorcycles Ds Review

Item: Zero Motorcycles Ds
Rating: 7.5
Author: Motoryk

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

Urban commuters who also want weekend trail riding $4,500-$9,000 used 2014-2022

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Key Specs

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Top Speed

157 km/h (varies by model year; note: earlier models limited to ~130 km/h)

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Power

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)

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Torque

116 Nm — delivered from 0 RPM (note: varies by model year; earlier models produced less torque)

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Fuel Economy

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)

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Weight

169 kg

(curb weight, based on 2020 Zero DS ZF14.4; earlier models were lighter at approx. 140–155 kg)

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Used Buyer Review

The Zero DS is a genuinely capable dual-sport that makes a lot of sense as a used buy — if you go in with eyes open. Torque delivery is savage and instant, the kind that'll catch you off guard the first time you twist the throttle in a parking lot. It handles tight trails and commuting duties with equal confidence, and the running costs are embarrassingly low. Seriously, pence per mile rather than pounds. Battery degradation is the big thing to check. On bikes from 2014-2018, get a diagnostic readout of the pack health before you hand over any cash — some have lost 15-20% capacity by now. The charge port area can corrode if the bike's been left outside regularly, and the older Power Tank accessory adds range but also adds complexity. Parts availability has improved but isn't great outside the US. For the right buyer — urban commuter, green lane explorer, someone who charges at home — this is a seriously smart purchase. Just do your homework on that battery.