2016 Zero DSR, Zero DSR can expand its 13 kWh battery with a 2.8 kWk Power Tank. DSR comes standard with a 13 kWh battery pack that can last for 147 miles (237 km) in the city. Still, an optional Power Tank can expand the capacity a little and extend the range to 179 miles (288 km).

The Z-Force motor is equipped with a 600 amp, 3-phase controller and can deliver 67 hp @ 4,000 rpm, with a peak torque of 106 ft-lb (144 Nm), figures that remain unchanged even if you install the Power Tank. The batteries' life cycle should effortlessly last at least as long as you'll be using the bike, with more than half a million kilometers to them being more than feasible. In fact, Zero claims that they will still be north of 80% capacity even after 331,000 miles (533,000 km).

Zero DSR retains the Poly Chain GT Carbon belt and the clutchless direct drive and the bike can do 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 3.9 seconds. For brief periods, the DSR can reach a top speed of 98 mph (158 km/h), but the sustained top speed is only 90 mph (145 km/h).

The standard DSR weighs 419 lb (190 kg), while the Power Tank adds a small bulk to 463 lb (210 kg). The price tags in the US read $15,995 and $18,669, respectively.





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