Motorcycle specifications Zero MotorcyclesDS 2019 Amperes and dust

The Zero DS claims to be the world's most versatile electric motorcycle. Easy to ride on dirt and equally at home in town, the Zero DS takes advantage of the generous travel of its suspension and mixed tires to take its rider through anything he may encounter. Continuous power delivery and an upright riding position will get the rider where he wants to go quickly and comfortably.

available in three versions:

- Zero DS ZF7.2 11 kW / A compact 7.2 kWh battery frees up space for a handy storage compartment and reduces weight by 43 kg, for a very light ride. Limited to 11 kW.
- Zero DS ZF14.4 11 kW / Upgrade to the 14.4 kWh power pack for double the range. Add a Power Tank to go even further. Limited to 11 kW.
- Zero DS ZF14.4 / With the big 14.4 kWh power pack and unbridled power for higher maximum sustained speeds.

what's new for 2019

now faster. The lightened Zero DS ZF7.2 11 kW offers 35% more power and 8% more top speed to further increase its lead over cars and other bikers.
charge Zero DS 2015 and later models at up to 125 kilometers per charging hour with the new 6 kW Charge Tank retrofit accessory at Level 2 charging stations, 6 times faster than with standard 220 V sockets.
the Zero DS 2019 features a long-term storage mode. In a world first, the bike automatically optimizes the battery's state of charge to further increase its longevity. No complex procedures required.

key features of the Zero DS motorcycle

- Maintenance-free, high-performance powertrain requires no complex cooling system
- Zero Motorcycles' exclusive Z-Force® motor is the most efficient, most powerful and most compact sealed air-cooled brushless motor on the market.
- Power packs are covered by a five-year, unlimited-mileage warranty
- Zero Motorcycles' Z-Force® battery is the most power and energy dense in the electric vehicle industry.
- The Z-Force® IPM (Interior Permanent Magnet) motor with interior permanent magnets is more efficient and air-cooled faster for greater performance in more demanding driving and extended periods at higher speeds.
- The Zero DS ZF14.4 features the Z-Force® 75-7 engine, delivering 60 hp and 110 Nm of torque
- The Zero DS ZF7.2 11 kW features the Z-Force® 75-5 motor with 44 hp and 106 Nm of torque
- The "Just Ride" direct drive system is as simple as it is elegant, with a maintenance-free Poly Chain® HTD® Carbon™ belt: no clutch, no gearshift, and no need to carry a heavy, complex transmission
- In addition to the standard "sport" and "eco" riding modes, the Zero Motorcycles app offers "custom" mode, which allows riders to define their own performance profile and display detailed energy consumption statistics
- Owners can now take full advantage of ongoing performance upgrades by updating the in-house software with the latest Zero Motorcycles mobile app
- With the optional Power Tank accessory, multiple configurations of the 102 V power pack allow customers to select the battery capacity best suited to their range needs: 7.2 kWh, 14.4 kWh or 18.0 kWh
- Lifetime cell technology for exceptional battery longevity
- User-adjustable regenerative braking levels
- 1.3 kW on-board charger can be plugged into any household socket and used in conjunction with the fast charger accessory or Charge Tank option to reduce charging time
- Optimized double-cradle chassis in aircraft-grade aluminum is lightweight and torsionally rigid for precise handling and exceptional durability
- Fully adjustable, specially-tuned Showa suspensions optimize comfort and precision
- Bosch ABS anti-lock braking system ensures optimum stopping distances in a wide range of conditions
- Versatile Pirelli MT-60 tires offer excellent on- and off-road traction, cornering ability, straight-line stability and wet-weather performance
- Aerodynamic fairing facilitates powertrain cooling
- High-contrast, backlit LCD displays charge status, performance profile and other useful driving information
- Integrated, lockable, weatherproof storage compartments and tank box for convenient storage

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