Zero’s long-range e-motorcycle is a beast on and off the road

Jackson Chen Sep. 17, 2022 Tech The Zero DSR/X gets 180 miles of range in the city but also has 166 ft-lbs of torque to handle any rough or steep terrain. Zero / YouTube

Zero Motorcycles is known for its attractive e-motorcycle design and its latest DSR/X is no different. The Zero DSR/X looks to be an upgraded version of its DSR e-motorcycle, but with a few key upgrades that makes it better for those weekend getaways. Zero

180 miles The range of the Zero DSR/X in the city. Zero

If you’re planning on hitting the great outdoors, the DSR/X will get you 107 miles on the highway going 55 mph. Depending on how far your campsite is, you’ll likely have to find a spot to charge up. Zero

Zero put a new Z-Force 75-10X motor into the DSR/X, giving it 100 horsepower and a top speed of 112 mph. The motor gives the e-motorcycle 166 ft-lbs of torque so it can power through any rough or steep terrain. Zero

Fancy features

There are a couple new features on the DSR/X, including a Linked Braking feature that engages both the front and rear brakes simultaneously whenever the DSR/X senses a loss of traction or slippage. There’s also a Vehicle Hold braking feature that acts as a temporary parking brake if you clamp the brake level all the way down when you’re stopped on a steep slope. Zero

The DSR/X is powered by Zero’s ZF 17.3 kWh battery, which will be the largest stock battery capacity on a Zero bike. You can opt for the Power Tank upgrade for a nearly 21 kWH battery that gives you a max range of 220 miles in the city. Zero

If you’re charging the DSR/X through a household 110V outlet, it’ll take 10 hours to get it to 95 percent charged. There’s an upgradeable option for a 6 kW rapid charger that can nearly fully charge the DSR/X in an hour. Zero

Finding the charging infrastructure for the Zero DSR/X might be tricky, but Zero bikes are compatible with Rivian ’s charging network. The company is also working with Backcountry Discovery Routes to build out a catalogue of routes with charging infrastructure information.

$24,495 Starting price of the Zero DSR/X. Zero

That nearly $24,500 price tag for the DSR/X is almost as expensive as some upcoming EVs these days. But there’s a lot to like with Zero’s upcoming e-bike, like its looks, range, and off-roading capabilities. You can reserve the DSR/X now, but it’ll officially be at dealerships in limited supply starting October 1. Zero

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