Yahoo Autos View Photos of the Zero DSR/X EV Motorcycle
The Zero DSX/R brings electric power to the adventure-bike genre, with 166 pound-feet of torque and 180 miles of city range. But it's expensive, and straying anywhere near its 112-mph top speed will drastically reduce range.
Street tires are standard, but the knobby Pirellis are optional.
The DSR/X weighs about 550 pounds, so its reverse function comes in handy.
Among the myriad ride modes, we preferred Canyon, with its quick throttle response and aggressive regen.
The bodywork that looks like a gas tank is actually storage, although it can be a gas tank of sorts—that's where the optional auxiliary battery mounts.
The windshield can be raised or lowered via manual knobs on the sides.
The Showa suspension feels plush but doesn't offer the travel of a Honda Africa Twin.
Zero decided on Level 2 charging for the DSR/X, and the standard setup can charge the bike to 95 percent in about two hours. An optional second charger halves that time.
The Gates belt drive is smooth and quiet, but hardcore off-roaders can opt for a metal chain drive.
The Zero's 100 horsepower puts it in line with comparable gas-powered adventure bikes from Honda and BMW, but its 166 pound-feet of torque is in another league.
At a steady 70 mph, rated range drops to 85 miles. We saw about 100 miles of range during a ride on fast back roads.
Keep on going to check out even more pictures of the Zero DSR/X electric motorcycle.
Zero DSR/X EV adventure bike
Zero DSR/X EV adventure bike
Zero DSR/X EV adventure bike
Zero DSR/X EV adventure bike
Zero DSR/X EV adventure bike
Zero DSR/X EV adventure bike
Zero DSR/X EV adventure bike
Zero DSR/X EV adventure bike
Zero DSR/X EV adventure bike
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