2025 Zero DSR Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in Zero's super motard motorcycle lineup, the 2025 Zero DSR features a purpose-built air-cooled electric configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 80 HP (58.4 kW) at 3,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 195.3 Nm (144 lb-ft), transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive.
On the scales, the DSR measures 242 kg (534 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.33 HP/kg (3.03 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 828 mm (32.6 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,524 mm (60 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability.
Within MotoLibrary's Zero archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 2016 to 2025, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Power-to-Weight
0.33 HP/kg (3.03 kg/HP)
Standover Height
828 mm (32.6 in)
Engine
Engine TypeElectric
Engine DetailsZ-Force 75-10X direct drive motor
Power80.0 HP (58.4 kW)) @ 3500 RPM
Torque195.3 Nm (19.9 kgf-m or 144.0 ft.lbs)
CoolingAir
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchClutchless direct drive
Driveline90T / 20T, Poly Chain® HTD® Carbon™ belt
Performance
Top Speed167.4 km/h (104.0 mph)
Emission DetailsNo direct emissions
Chassis
Frame TypeSteel trellis
Rake25.0°
Trail109 mm (4.3 inches)
Front SuspensionShowa 47mm Separate Function Cartridge Forks with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping
Front Travel190 mm (7.5 inches)
Rear SuspensionShowa 46mm piston, piggy-back reservoir shock with adjustable tool-less spring preload, compression and rebound damping
Rear Travel190 mm (7.5 inches)
Wheelbase1524 mm (60.0 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-19
Rear Tyre170/60-17
Front BrakesSingle disc. Combined braking. Floating discs. 4-piston calipers.
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Transmission
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