Fresh for 2023, Zero Motorcycles presents its new DSR/X, an electric adventure motorcycle designed to take riders away from the pavement. The Santa Cruz, California, company has been a force in the electric motorcycle segment for 15 years, but this is its first ADV rig.
The DSR/X is powered by a giant 17.3-kilowatt-hour battery, and while the rating is a measure of energy storage capacity, Zero motorcycles are also known for producing a hellacious amount of torque at the back wheel. The last time we rode a Zero SR/F, it churned out 140 lb.-ft. torque. This motor is said to deliver 166 lb.-ft. torque. That’s more than a six-cylinder Honda Gold Wing or BMW’s mighty K 1600. And it's a good thing it has that much juice, considering its hefty 544-pound ready-to-ride weight.
The DSR/X has rugged, modern styling, but it’s not overdone. Up front it rolls on a 19-inch cast-aluminum wheel, complemented by a 17-inch cast-aluminum rear hoop, the same type of wheel configuration employed by the BMW GS, Ducati Multistrada, Suzuki V-Strom, and Harley-Davidson’s Pan America. The 19/17 wheelset combo is ideal for riders who are looking to do light off-roading, with road remaining the focus.
Our favorite feature of this bike, next to its awesomely and easily adjustable windscreen, is the giant storage compartment. It’s capable of swallowing 7 gallons of gear. That’s double the capacity of the SR/F we tested three years ago, and enough to fill half a dozen decent-sized backpacks. Added auxiliary storage can be accessed via two torque screws on the front left side of the bike, and there’s also the usual small storage compartment underneath the rider seat.
This vehicle is charged with a standard J1772 charging point or a conventional household three-prong 110-volt adapter. The household adapter takes approximately 10 hours to charge from zero to 95 percent; the J1772 reduces that to roughly four hours.
Up front the DSR/X rolls on an inverted Showa fork with radial-mount brakes from J.Juan, a Brembo-owned Spanish brake manufacturer. A giant Showa shock mounts directly to the frame and swingarm without a linkage. We generally aren’t fans of bikes without rear suspension linkages, especially for off-road use, but in this application it works well. The suspenders offer more than 7 inches of suspension travel, fore and aft.
Another neat design feature is the belt final drive. So why doesn’t it employ a chain? Chain final drive is loud, and when used on a bike that otherwise does not make much noise, chain slaps get annoying. The drive sprocket mounts directly to the 17-inch rear wheel, allowing more even torque load during acceleration. The rear sprocket has holes inside designed to move dirt and debris out of the surface between the sprocket and the belt, helping to mitigate excess wear and keeping the belt from stretching or breaking when out on the trail.
This bike is a big rider-friendly motorcycle; those taller than average are going to like the ergonomics on this Zero. The handlebar is tall and swept forward, which is nice as it puts riders in an aggressive stance, though that might get a little annoying while logging highway miles. The rider’s seat is luxurious, cupping rear ends nicely. The faux fuel tank area is sizable and does a fine job of blocking the elements, which is what you want on a touring bike. The rearview mirrors do a nice job of showing off what’s behind.
Standing ergonomics on this bike work well throughout. Overall, this is a very cozy motorcycle.
True, the Zero is a tad wide, but that girth means it’s easy to squeeze the bike with the legs. The center of the bike is nice and flat and the faux fuel tank isn’t in our way, like it is with so many other modern ADVs...
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