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.
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
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