Zero S, DS, and DSR revamped for 2022

California-based Zero Motorcycles are at the forefront of the electric motorcycle revolution, and it seems like the brand has had a pretty phenomenal year. Zero has sold through its entire 2021 production run, forcing it to launch its 2022 line-up ahead of schedule. Updated S, DS, and DSR models will join the recently launched FXE model, with a new TFT screen and fresh color schemes. 

A side view of the 2022 ZERO S

The powertrains and batteries on these motorcycles will remain the same when they do make their way to the market and, consequently, range numbers haven’t seen an increment, either. The S and DS models will be powered by the Z-Force 75-5 motor that produces 46bhp and 78ft-lb of torque, while the DSR gets a bigger 75-7 motor that makes 70bhp and 116ft-lb of torque. 

A close-up of the dash on the ZERO S

With the standard 7.2kWh battery pack, the Zero S has a combined range of 68 miles, while the DS will take you 61 miles on a full charge – owing to its off-road tires. On the other hand, Zero claims that the 14.4kWh pack on the DSR will give you a combined range of 122 miles.

Note: The aforementioned combined mileage numbers have been measured with a steady-state highway speed of 55mph. You can head to the Zero website to find more detailed information on range figures and how they’re tested.

A close-up of the new infotainment system present in the all-new 2022 BMW Transcontinental

The rest of the Zero range will receive updates for 2022 over the next few weeks, but the top-of-the-line SR/S and SR/F are expected to carry on unchanged. The street-going counterpart to the DSR, the SR, has not been included in this update, but online reports suggest that it will continue to be a part of the company’s portfolio. 

The updated models have brought with them a slight bump in price, with prices for the S and DS starting at $11,195. The Zero DSR, meanwhile, wears a heftier $15,695 price tag.

– Submitted by Vishal Venugopal

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

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