The Zero DS ZF6 is a dual-sport motorcycle that was released in 2012. It has a high efficiency double-stator axial flux permanent magnet brushless motor with integrated forced air cooling and a 420 amp 3-phase brushless controller with regenerative deceleration. The power system is a patented Li-Ion intelligent power pack, with a maximum capacity of 6.0 kWh and an estimated pack life of 205,000 miles in the city. The bike has a one-speed transmission and a final drive of 132T/28T poly chain GT carbon belt. It features a lightweight and rigid twin spar frame made of aircraft-grade aluminum. The front suspension has 38mm inverted forks with adjustable compression and rebound damping, while the rear suspension is a direct-link shock with adjustable spring preload, compression, and rebound damping. The front brakes consist of a single 310mm 2 piston caliper, while the rear brakes are a single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper. The bike has a top speed of 80 mph (sustained). It weighs 297 pounds and has a carrying capacity of 340 pounds. The bike has a city range of 76 miles and a highway range of 43 miles. The seat height is 35.5 inches, but there is a low seat option with a height of 33.3 inches.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Zero DS ZF6
| Year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Motor | Type High efficiency, double-stator axial flux permanent magnet, brushless motor with integrated forced air cooling Controller High efficiency, 420 amp, 3-phase brushless controller with re-generative deceleration |
| Power System | Type Z-Force c patented Li-Ion intelligent power pack Maximum capacity 6.0 kWh Nominal capacity 5.3 kWh Estimated pack life to 80% (city) 205,000 miles (330,000 km) Charger type 1kW, integrated Charge time (standard) 6.0 hours (100% charged) / 5.3 hours (95% charged) Quick 2x charger time (accessory) 3.0 hours (100% charged) / 2.7 hours (95% charged) Quick 3x charger time (accessory) 2.2 hours (100% charged) / 1.8 hours (95% charged) Quick 4x charger time (accessory) 1.8 hours (100% charged) / 1.3 hours (95% charged) Input Standard 110V or 220V |
| Range | City (EPA UDDS) 76 miles (122 km) Highway (commuting, 70mph) 43 miles (69 km) |
| Drive Train | Transmission Clutchless one speed Final drive 132T / 28T, Poly Chain (R) GT (R) Carbon c belt |
| Frame | Aircraft grade aluminum lightweight and rigid twin spar frame |
| Front Suspension | 38mm Inverted forks with adjustable compression and rebound damping |
| Front Wheel Travel | 240 mm / 9.4 in |
| Rear Suspension | Direct-link shock with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 196 mm / 7.7 |
| Front Brakes | Single 310mm 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 100/80-17 |
| Rear Tyre | 110/90 -16 |
| Rake | 25.3 degrees |
| Trail | 89 mm / 3.5 in |
| Wheel base | 1455 mm / 57.3 in |
| Seat Height | 897 mm / 35.5 in (Low seat 846 mm/ 33.3 in) |
| Weight | 135 kg / 297 lb |
| Carrying capacity | 154 kg / 340 lb |
| Top Speed | 129 km/h / 80 mph (sustained) 113 km/h / 70 mph |
