Premium Electric Motorcycles Just Got a Bit More Affordable

Here at GP, we have long been fans of Zero Motorcycles, which has been leading innovation in the electric moto space for damn near 20 years. Among the Santa Cruz-based brand’s groundbreaking highlights are the street-centric SR/F, a 2019 GP100 selection, and the off-road-ready DSR/X, a 2022 pick.

But as Zero launches its 2024 model year line, something different jumps out: affordability. Because among the eight shiny releases, the new S makes urban riding more wallet-friendly than ever, while the new DS does the same for off-roading fans. Here’s the scoop on those two bikes as well as the new DSR, a big step up from the DS that’s still $3,000 cheaper than the DSR/X.

Zero S: Street Fleek on the Cheap

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The new Model S boasts the best battery value yet — 14.4 kWh for less than $15,000 ($5,500 less than Zero’s flagship naked bike, the SR/F). That’s twice the capacity of its predecessor, fueling an all-new motor delivering 68 hp at 4,500 rpm, plus 97 ft-lbs of torque, a top speed of 104 mph and a city range of 154 miles.

Zero DS: Offroad Entry Point

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As promising as last year’s DSR/X was, the initial price of $24,495 was a high bar. The new DSR/X comes in below that figure ($22,995), but this new base model is much more accessible at $15,995. It features the same battery and motor as the S, plus a reinforced chassis and long-lasting Gates carbon belt drive for piling up miles on and off the beaten path.

Zero DSR: Torqued-Up Trail Blazer

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For $4,000 more than the DS, you can straddle a steed that’s even more ready to shred tough trails. This bike packs a larger 15.6 kWh battery and a brand-new motor delivering a formidable 80 hp at 3,650 rpm and 144 ft-lbs of torque, more than enough brawn to tackle dirt and gravel adventures far off the highway.

Here’s the pricing for all 2024 Zero models, including the stripped-down FXE and FX, still Zero’s most affordable bikes: The 2024 Model S is available for $14,995, the 2024 SR/F is available for $20,495, and the 2024 SR/S retails for $20,995. The all-new DS sells for $15,995, the all-new DSR costs $19,995, and the pinnacle electric adventure bike, the DSR/X, is available for $22,995. The FXE and FX both retail for $12,495.

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