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MotoLibrary Score
81/100High Performance
Power/Weight
0.88 hp/kg
Torque
197 Nm
Engine
2163 ccm
Technical Overview
2019 Curtiss Zeus Cafe Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
At the heart of the 2019 Curtiss Zeus Cafe naked motorcycle, Curtiss relies on a 2163.2 cc (132 cu in) oil & air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 190 HP (138.7 kW) while maximum torque reaches 196.6 Nm (145 lb-ft), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 87.8 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the Zeus Cafe measures 215.5 kg (475 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.88 HP/kg (1.13 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 724 mm (28.5 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,562 mm (61.5 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 14.19-liter (3.7 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
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Power
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Seat Height
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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