2023 Zero™ Motorcycles S NA ZF7.2 TWILIGHT

The model that originally defined electric motorcycle street riding is still able to thrill riders all over the world. Stunning acceleration at any RPM, sharp lines and sporty ergonomics transform your daily ride into a thrill. This foundational powertrain delivers ranges up to 89 miles in the city and 45 miles on the highway.

 

 

Key Features

 

Pure performance: Transform performance profiles with the press of a button to perfectly conquer city streets, urban arteries or twisty back roads. The Zero S is pre-programmed with Eco or Sport modes. Connect using your mobile device to customize performance or get stats on your ride.

 

Performance profiles: Pure stealth. Propelled by the industry’s most advanced tech, the Z-Force powertrain slingshots you forward. No shifting. All torque. Just smooth acceleration at the twist of a throttle. The Zero S strips away the noise, fumes and vibration so all you feel is the uninterrupted flow of the ride. Transform performance profiles with the press of a button to perfectly conquer city streets, urban arteries or twisty back roads. The Zero S is pre-programmed with Eco or Sport modes. Connect using your mobile device to customize performance or get stats on your ride.

 

Charge up to 6x faster.: The Charge Tank option funnels up to 85 miles of riding into the Zero S for every hour of charging when plugged into a Level 2 charge station. One cup of coffee now equals ~30 miles of riding. Or, charge fully in as little as an hour depending on battery size

 

Charging. Meet household outlet.: No special charging equipment required. Your standard household outlets just became "fueling" stations that deliver daily rides at a fraction of the cost of gasoline. Plug in at night and start every day with a full "tank."

 

Ride more. Maintain less.: Goodbye costly powertrain maintenance and stale waiting room donuts. Sophisticated. Simple. The Z-Force powertrain eliminates the greasy mess of fossil burners. No oil, spark plugs, clutches, filters, chain adjustments or expensive tune-ups. Instead, a carbon fiber belt directly connects the rear wheel to a motor that uses a single moving part to deliver torque at levels beyond conventional superbikes. Always advancing. Code for the Z-Force powertrain is constantly refined to deliver improved performance. The Zero App easily delivers the upgrades using your mobile device.

 

Battery: Zero Motorcycles’ Z-Force battery is the most power and energy dense in the EV industry. The Zero S comes with the ZF7.2 battery. Add a Power Tank accessory to expand battery capacity by 3.6 kWh.The battery is designed to last and backed by a five-year, unlimited mileage warranty. The Zero S also features Long Term Storage Mode to optimize the battery’s state of charge and further improve long term battery health.

 

Motor: The impressive Z-Force motor produces smooth power and up to 116 ft-lb with a design so efficient it only requires passive air-cooling. Roll on the throttle for massive acceleration. Roll off the throttle to progressively channel energy back into the battery.No heavy, complicated or expensive liquid cooling. No fuss. No routine maintenance. This is the industry’s most efficient, powerful, and compact brushless motor.

 

Dash: The Zero S comes equipped with a full color display to project the specs you need: speed, state of charge, power output, selected riding mode and more. Sync with your smartphone to customize the information that is displayed on your dash.

 

Suspension: Zero collaborated with Showa to develop smooth suspension with superior small bump compliance and predictable control of bigger impacts. The entire suspension system can be fully and easily adjusted to glide over any city street or rip down your favorite twisty roads.

 

Wheels and Tires: Corner with confidence. Pirelli Diablo Rosso II tires are mounted on stylish cast alloy wheels to form a system that delivers maximum grip. A hollow front axle shaves unsprung weight to improve handling.

 

Brakes: The Bosch anti-lock brake system (ABS) delivers confident braking. Tested for just about any situation you can imagine, the system optimizes deceleration when you hit your brakes hard. Braking is actuated via levers that can be adjusted for improved ergonomics. ABS can be switched on or off by the rider.

 

Direct Drive: Strip away clutches, gears, shifting, chains and all their weighty complexities. Seamlessly rocket to speeds in excess of 100 mph with pure efficiency as energy quietly transforms into propulsion. The Zero S is direct drive. Its state-of-the-art motor connects directly to the rear wheel using a carbon fiber belt.

 

Standard Charge Port: Simple. Subtle. The standard charge port is discrete. A lightweight cable easily connects the onboard charger to any standard household outlet. No additional charging equipment required.

 

The Tank: No motorcycle "tank" on earth is more versatile. The standard Zero S tank is equipped with spacious lockable storage. Interested in faster charging or greater range? Swap the standard tank for either the Charge Tank option or the Power Tank accessory.

 

Technical Specifications

 

Curb weight: 313 lb.

 

Seat height: 31. 80 in.

 

Top speed (max): 98 mph

 

Typical cost to charge: $0.81

 

Peak torque: 78 ft. lb.

 

Charge tank: 1 hour charge time

 

Powertrain: 100% electric, low maintenance

 

Operating system: cypher II

 

City range: 89 miles

 

Transmission: clutchless direct drive

 

Generation 9 ABS: Bosch

 

Power pack warranty: 5 years/unlimited miles

 

Range

 

City: 89 miles (143 km)

 

Highway, 55 mph (89 km/h): 54 miles (87 km)

 

Combined, 55 mph (89 km/h): 68 miles (109 km)

 

Highway, 70 mph (113 km/h): 45 miles (72 km)

 

Combined, 70 mph (113 km/h): 60 miles (97 km)

 

Motor

 

Peak torque: 78 ft-lb (106 Nm)

 

Peak power: 46 hp (34 kW) @ 4,300 rpm

 

Top speed (max): 98 mph (158 km/h)

 

Top speed (sustained): 80 mph (129 km/h)

 

Type: Z-Force 75-5 passively air-cooled, high efficiency, radial flux, interior permanent magnet, brushless motor

 

Controller: High efficiency, 550 amp, 3-phase brushless controller with regenerative deceleration

 

Power System

 

Power pack: Z-Force Li-Ion intelligent integrated

 

Max capacity: 7.2 kWh

 

Nominal capacity: 6.3 kWh

 

Charger type: 1.3 kW, integrated

 

Charge time (standard): 5.2 hours (100% charged) / 4.7 hours (95% charged)

 

With Charge Tank option: 1.5 hours (100% charged) / 1.0 hour (95% charged)

 

With one accessory charger: 3.1 hours (100% charged) / 2.6 hours (95% charged)

 

With max accessory chargers: 1.6 hours (100% charged) / 1.1 hours (95% charged)

 

Input: Standard 110 V or 220 V

 

Drivetrain

 

Transmission: Clutchless Direct Drive

 

Final Drive: 90T / 18T, Poly Chain HTD Carbon belt

 

Chassis / Suspension / Brakes

 

Front suspension: Showa 41 mm inverted cartridge forks, with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping

 

Rear suspension: Showa 40 mm piston, piggy-back reservoir shock with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping

 

Front suspension travel: 6.25 in (159 mm)

 

Rear suspension travel: 6.35 in (161 mm)

 

Front brakes: Bosch Gen 9 ABS, J-Juan asymmetric dual piston floating caliper, 320 x 5 mm disc

 

Rear brakes: Bosch Gen 9 ABS, J-Juan single piston floating caliper, 240 x 4.5 mm disc

 

Front tire: Pirelli Diablo Rosso II 110/70-17

 

Rear tire: Pirelli Diablo Rosso II 140/70-17

 

Front wheel: 3.00 x 17

 

Rear wheel: 3.50 x 17

 

Dimensions

 

Wheelbase: 55.5 in (1,410 mm)

 

Seat height: 31.8 in (807 mm)

 

Rake: 24.0°

 

Trail: 3.2 in (80 mm)

 

Weight

 

Curb Weight: 313 lb (142 kg)

 

Carrying Capacity: 404 lb (183 kg)

 

Economy

 

Equivalent fuel economy (city): 477 MPGe (0.49 l/100 km)

 

Equivalent fuel economy (highway): 240 MPGe (0.98 l/100 km)

 

Typical cost to recharge: $0.81

 

Warranty

 

Standard Motorcycle Warranty: 2 years

 

Power Pack Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited Miles

 

NOTES:

 

Specifications are subject to change without notice. Imagery may not reflect most current product specifications. Zero Motorcycles reserves the right to make improvements and/or design changes without any obligation to previously sold, assembled or fabricated equipment. Engine Type: Z-Force® 75-5, high efficiency, radial flux, interior permanent magnet, brushless motor
Cooling: Passively air-cooled
Transmission: Clutchless direct drive
Final Drive: 90T / 18T, Poly Chain® HTD®
Front Suspension: Showa 41 mm inverted cartridge forks, with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping
Rear Suspension: Showa 40 mm piston, piggy-back reservoir shock with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping
Front Brakes: Bosch Gen 9 ABS, J-Juan asymmetric dual piston floating caliper, 320 x 5 mm disc
Rear Brakes: Bosch Gen 9 ABS, J-Juan single piston floating caliper, 240 x 4.5 mm disc
Front Tire: Pirelli Diablo Rosso II 110/70-17
Rear Tire: Pirelli Diablo Rosso II 140/70-17
Wheelbase: 55.5 in. (1,410 mm)
Seat Height: 31.8 in. (807 mm)
Rake: 24.0 deg.
Trail: 3.2 in. (80 mm)
MPG: Equivalent City: 477 MPG (0.49 l/100 km); Equivalent Highway: 240 MPG (0.98 l/100 km)
Dry Weight: 313 lb. (142 kg)