The DS is the tip of the spear into the Zero Motorcycles dual sport model line and never before has such capability been available in an 11kW motorcycle. The all-new for 2023 Zero DS delivers all of the stump-ripping torque you need to tear through any route from backroads to daily commutes. The 2023 Zero Motorcycles DS has entirely improved capabilities thanks to its new battery, a whole new style, and a brand-new motor. The Zero DS is a considerable candidate for your daily ride. Electrify your ride with the 2023 Zero DS.

The all-new Z-Force 75-7 motor is Zero’s latest in a long line of enhanced thermal efficiency, passively air-cooled, interior permanent magnet AC motors. The 2023 Z-Force 75-7 shares the exterior motor hardware of the DSR/X, the pinnacle of the Zero dual sport line, to shed heat fast but utilizes different internal architecture to maximize power and drastically reduce weight. The result is overall cost savings for an 11kW category killer in the dual sport electric class. The Z-Force 75-7 motor delivers 132 N-m of torque and 45 kW, effortlessly propelling the DS to a top speed of 139 km/h. Pairing Zero’s renowned internal permanent magnet brushless architecture and a passively air-cooled compact design creates class-leading performance and efficiency.

While it may appear that the Zero DS shares the same steel-trellis frame as Zero’s street motorcycles, the similarities end there. Updated to maximize its strength while shedding as much weight as possible, the frame is reinforced for the rigors of any terrain that is thrown at it. The powertrain is perfectly distributed, resulting in a weight-optimized/mass-centralized design. The Zero DS componentry is also situated differently to optimize for adventure by providing a category-leading 24.6 cm of ground clearance. Paired with a coaxial power-pivot swingarm which has also been reinforced to handle greater loads under harsher conditions, the architecture of the bike and Showa’s adventure suspension delivers a nimble and controlled riding experience.

Customize your dash or simply let the industry’s gold standard in auto-contrasting light sensing do all the work for you. Data fields abound when you choose the bike info you want to be displayed and read it clearly on the optically bonded, full-color 12.7 cm TFT display. Multi-mode navigation enables on-the-fly ride mode switching, cruise-control, heated grip control, and much more.