Range & Charging Data
142
City Range (mi)
104
Highway Range (mi)
125
Combined Range (mi)
12.6 kWh
Battery Capacity
46 kW
Motor Power
9.0 hrs
Level 2 Charge
9.9 mi/kWh
Efficiency
💰 Annual Fuel Cost Estimate
| Scenario | Miles/Year | Est. Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Low mileage rider | 5,000 | $81 |
| Average mileage rider | 10,000 | $161 |
| High mileage rider | 15,000 | $242 |
* Based on average US electricity rate of $0.16/kWh. Rates vary by region.
🌱 Environmental Impact
0 g/mi
Direct CO₂ Emissions
39 g/mi
Grid CO₂ (avg US mix)
9/10
Green Score
79% less
vs Avg Gas Motorcycle
⚡ Electric motorcycles produce zero tailpipe emissions. Grid CO₂ depends on your local energy mix — renewable charging = near-zero total emissions.
Range Maximization Tips
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Manage battery temperature: Cold batteries lose 20–30% range. Pre-condition the battery in cold weather before riding.
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Use smooth throttle inputs: Aggressive acceleration is the biggest range killer. Smooth, progressive throttle use maximizes range.
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Use regenerative braking: Set regen braking to maximum and plan stops early to recover energy instead of wasting it as heat.
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Highway speed kills range: Range drops rapidly above 60 mph due to wind drag. Riding at 55 mph vs 75 mph can gain 25–35% more range.
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Reduce aerodynamic drag: Tucking behind the screen and removing unnecessary luggage improves highway range significantly.
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Charge to 80% for daily use: Regularly charging to 100% degrades lithium batteries over time. Keep daily charging to 80% and charge to 100% only for long trips.
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Plan your route: Using navigation to avoid hills, plan charging stops, and choose roads with lower speed limits maximizes range confidence.
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Avoid extreme heat storage: Never store an electric motorcycle in a hot garage — battery degradation accelerates above 95°F. Seek shade or a cool space.
How It Compares — Zero Motorcycles Lineup
| Model | Year | Range (mi) | Battery (kWh) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SR/F | 2019 | 161 | 14.4 |
| SR/S | 2020 | 161 | 14.4 |
| DS | 2016 | 113 | 12.6 |
| FX | 2016 | 100 | 7.2 |
| S | 2016 | 137 | 12.6 |
| DSR | 2016 | 137 | 12.6 |
| FXS | 2016 | 91 | 7.2 |