Segment: Supermoto
Production started year: 2016
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The 2016 Zero DS ZF9.8 is a electric bike, sold from 2016.Zero Motorcycles designed the Z-Force motor from the ground up to be compact, efficient and powerful. It delivers exhilarating acceleration to a top speed of 98 mph on the Zero DS. Completely air-cooled, the motor provides a fantastic riding experience, minus the need for any regular maintenance. When slowing down, the motor generates electricity that is channeled back into the power pack to help extend ride times.
ZERO DS ZF9.8 2016-Present
ZERO DS ZF9.8 8.6 Kwh (54 HP)
| engine specs | Type: | Z-Force 75-7 passively air-cooled, high efficiency, radial flux, permanent magnet, brushless motor | Displacement: | - | Bore X Stroke: | - | Compression Ratio: | - | Horsepower: | 54/4300 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 68/- lb-ft/RPM OR 92/- Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | - |
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| transmission specs | Gearbox: | Direct drive | Clutch: | Clutchless | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | 130T / 28T, Poly Chain GT Carbon belt |
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| chassis specs | Frame: | Aluminium Twin spar | Front Suspension: | Showa 41 mm inverted cartridge forks | Rear Suspension: | Showa 40 mm piston, piggy-back reservoir shock with adjustable spring preload | Front Brake: | Double discs 350mm | Rear Brake: | Single disc 240mm |
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| dimension specs | Overall Length: | - | Overall Width: | - | Seat Height: | 33.2 in OR 843 mm | Wheelbase: | 56.2 in OR 1427 mm | Ground Clearance: | - | Weight: | 395 lbs OR 179 kg | Fuel Capacity: | - |
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| tyres specs | Front: | 100/90-19 | Rear: | 130/80-17 |
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| power system specs | Power pack: | Z-Force Li-Ion intelligent | Nominal Capacity: | 8.6 kWh | Maximum Capacity: | 9.8 kWh | Charger type: | 1.3 kW, integrated | Charging time (normal): | 6.8 hours (100% charged) / 6.3 hours (95% charged) hours | Charging time (quick): | 2.0 hours (100% charged) / 1.5 hours (95% charged) hours | Range: | 179 miles OR 288.1 km |
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| Notes |
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| City: 110 miles (177 km) Highway: 66 miles (106 km) Combined: 83 miles (134 km) Highway: 53 miles (85 km) Combined: 71 miles (114 km) Est. pack life to 80% (city): 248,000 miles (399,000 km) Top speed (max): 98 mph (158 km/h) Top speed (sustained): |