Zero DS Street (2016)

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The Zero DS Street (2016) motorcycle comes equipped with a Z-Force motor, high-efficiency 3-phase brushless controller, and a Z-Force Li-Ion intelligent power pack. The motor and controller are air-cooled and have regenerative deceleration, providing a maximum capacity of up to 15.9 kWh with the power tank. The estimated pack life is lengthy, ranging from 248,000 to 403,000 miles. The charging time ranges from 6.3 to 10.3 hours, with the option to decrease charging time with accessory chargers to as little as 1.5 hours. The range of the motorcycle is between 110 to 179 miles in the city and up to 134 miles on the highway. The motorcycle has a 40 kW/54 hp engine, with a clutchless direct drive transmission, final drive 132T/28T carbon belt, and both front and rear suspension with adjustable preload, compression, and rebound damping. The motorcycle features Bosch Gen 9 ABS brakes and Pirelli MT-60 tires, with a top speed of 98 mph and an acceleration time of 5.2 to 6.4 seconds. The bike has a weight capacity ranging from 144 to 394 lbs, depending on the power pack, and a maximum carrying capacity of 318 to 394 lbs. Overall, the Zero DS Street (2016) provides impressive technology and performance for electric motorcycle enthusiasts.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Zero DS

Year: 2016


Motor: Type Z-Force (R) 75-7 passively air-cooled, high efficiency, radial flux permanent magnet, brushless motor. Controller High efficiency, 420 amp, 3-phase brushless controller with regenerative deceleration
Power Pack: Z-Force Li-Ion intelligent
Maximum capacity: ZF 9.8: 9.8 kWh ZF 13.0: 13.0 kWh ZF 13.0 + Power tank: 15.9 kWh
Nominal capacity: ZF 9.8: 8.6 kWh ZF 13.0: 11.4 kWh ZF 13.0 + Power pack: 14.0 kWh
Estimated pack life (to 80%): ZF 9.8: 399 000 km / 248 000 miles ZF 13.0: 533 000 km / 331 000 miles ZF 13.0 + Power tank: 649 000 km / 403 000 miles
Charger Type: 1.3 kW, integrated
Charge Time (standard): ZF 9.8: 6.8 hrs (95%: 6.3 hrs) ZF 13.0: 8.9 hrs (95%: 8.4 hrs) ZF 13.0 + Power tank: 10.8 hrs (95%: 10.3 hrs)
With One Accessory Charger: ZF 9.8: 4.0 hrs (95%: 3.5 hrs) ZF 13.0: 5.2 hrs ( 95%: 4.7 hrs) ZF 13.0 + Power tank: 6.3 hrs (95%: 5.8 hrs)
With Max Accessory Chargers: ZF 9.8: 2.0 hrs (95%: 1.5 hrs) ZF 13.0: 2.6 hrs (95%: 2.1 hrs) ZF 13.0 + Power tank: 3.0 hrs (95%: 2.5hrs)
City Range: ZF9.8: 177 km / 110 miles ZF 13.0: 237 km / 147 miles ZF 13.0 + Power tank: 288 km / 179 miles
Maximum Combined Range (City and Highway): ZF9.8: 114 – 134 km / 71 – 83 miles ZF 13.0: 153- 177 km / 95 – 110 miles ZF 13.0 + Power tank: 187 – 216 km / 116 – 134 miles
Input Standard: 110V or 220V
Max Power: 40 kW / 54 hp @ 4300 rpm
Max Torque: 92 Nm / 7.3 kgf-m / 68 ft-lb
Transmission: Clutchless direct drive

Final Drive: 132T / 28T, Poly Chain GT Carbon Belt
Front Suspension: Showa 41 mm inverted cartridge forks, with adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping
Front Wheel Travel: 178 mm / 7.00 in
Rear Suspension: Showa 40 mm piston, piggy-back reservoir shock with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping
Rear Wheel Travel: 179 mm / 7.03 in
Front Brakes: Bosch Gen 9 ABS, J-Juan asymmetric dual piston floating caliper, Single 320 x 5 mm disc
Rear Brakes: Bosch Gen 9 ABS, J-Juan single piston floating caliper, Single 240 x 4.5 mm disc
Front Wheel: 2.50 x 19
Rear Wheel: 3.50 x 17
Front Tyre: Pirelli MT-60 100/90-19
Rear Tyre: Pirelli MT-60 130/80-17
Rake: 26.5 degrees
Trail: 117 mm / 4.6 in
Wheelbase: 1427 mm / 56.2 in
Seat Height: 843 mm / 33.2 in
Curb Weight: ZF 9.8: 173 kg / 381 lbs ZF 13.0: 187 kg / 413 lbs ZF 13.0 + Power tank: 207 kg / 457 lbs
Carrying capacity: ZF 9.8 179 kg / 394 lbs ZF 13.0: 164 kg / 362 lbs ZF 13.0 + Power tank: 144 kg / 318 lbs
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h / 60 mph: ZF 9.8: 5.2 sec ZF 13.0: 5.7 sec ZF 13.0 + Power tank: 6.4 sec
Top Speed: 158 km/h / 98 mph
Top Speed (sustained): ZF 9.8: 129 km/h / 80 mph ZF 13.0: 137 km/h / 85 mph ZF 13.0 + Power tank: 137 km/h / 85 mph

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