| Model version | ZERO DS ZF8.5 | ZERO DS ZF11.4 | ZERO DS ZF11.4+POWER TANK |
| Engine Type | Z-Force® 75-7 passively air-cooled, high efficiency, radial flux permanent magnet, brushless motor | Z-Force® 75-7 passively air-cooled, high efficiency, radial flux permanent magnet, brushless motor | Z-Force® 75-7 passively air-cooled, high efficiency, radial flux permanent magnet, brushless motor |
| Controller | High efficiency, 420 amp, 3-phase brushless controller with regenerative deceleration | High efficiency, 420 amp, 3-phase brushless controller with regenerative deceleration | High efficiency, 420 amp, 3-phase brushless controller with regenerative deceleration |
| Max torque | 68 ft-lb (92 Nm) | 68 ft-lb (92 Nm) | 68 ft-lb (92 Nm) |
| Max power | 54 hp (40 kW) @ 4,300 RPM | 54 hp (40 kW) @ 4,300 RPM | 54 hp (40 kW) @ 4,300 RPM |
| Top speed (max) | 98 mph (158 km/h) | 98 mph (158 km/h) | 98 mph (158 km/h) |
| Top speed (sustained) | 80 mph (129 km/h) | 80 mph (129 km/h) | 80 mph (129 km/h) |
| Acceleration, 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) | 5.2 seconds | 5.7 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
| Est. pack life to 80% (city) | 213,000 miles (343,000 km) | 284,000 miles (457,000 km) | 354,000 miles (570,000 km) |
| Power pack | Z-Force® Li-Ion intelligent | Z-Force® Li-Ion intelligent | Z-Force® Li-Ion intelligent |
| Max capacity | 8.5 kWh | 11.4 kWh | 14.2 kWh |
| Nominal capacity | 7.5 kWh | 10.0 kWh | 12.5 kWh |
| Charger type | 1.3 kW, integrated | 1.3 kW, integrated | 1.3 kW, integrated |
| Charge time (standard) | 6.0 hours (100% charged) / 5.5 hours (95% charged) | 7.9 hours (100% charged) / 7.4 hours (95% charged) | 9.9 hours (100% charged) / 9.3 hours (95% charged) |
| CHAdeMO charge time (accessory) | 1.5 hours (100% charged) / 1 hour (95% charged) | 1.5 hours (100% charged) / 1 hour (95% charged) | 1.5 hours (100% charged) / 1 hour (95% charged) |
| Quick 2x charger time (accessory) | 3.6 hours (100% charged) / 3.1 hours (95% charged) | 4.6 hours (100% charged) / 4.1 hours (95% charged) | 5.8 hours (100% charged) / 5.1 hours (95% charged) |
| Input | Standard 110V or 220V | Standard 110V or 220V | Standard 110V or 220V |
| Transmission | Clutchless direct drive | Clutchless direct drive | Clutchless direct drive |
| Final drive | 132T / 28T, Poly Chain® GT® Carbon™ belt | 132T / 28T, Poly Chain® GT® Carbon™ belt | 132T / 28T, Poly Chain® GT® Carbon™ belt |
| Front suspension | 43 mm inverted forks with adjustable compression and rebound damping. | 43 mm inverted forks with adjustable compression and rebound damping. | 43 mm inverted forks with adjustable compression and rebound damping. |
| Rear suspension | Piggy-back reservoir shock with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping | Piggy-back reservoir shock with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping | Piggy-back reservoir shock with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping |
| Front suspension travel | 7.00 in (178 mm) | 7.00 in (178 mm) | 7.00 in (178 mm) |
| Rear suspension travel | 7.03 in (179 mm) | 7.03 in (179 mm) | 7.03 in (179 mm) |
| Front brakes | Nissin 2 piston hydraulic, 313×4 mm floating disc | Nissin 2 piston hydraulic, 313×4 mm floating disc | Nissin 2 piston hydraulic, 313×4 mm floating disc |
| Rear brakes | J-Juan 1 piston hydraulic, 240×4.5 mm disc | J-Juan 1 piston hydraulic, 240×4.5 mm disc | J-Juan 1 piston hydraulic, 240×4.5 mm disc |
| Front tire | 100/90-19 | 100/90-19 | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tire | 130/80-17 | 130/80-17 | 130/80-17 |
| Front wheel | 2.15×19 | 2.15×19 | 2.15×19 |
| Rear wheel | 3.00×17 | 3.00×17 | 3.00×17 |
| Wheel base | 56.2 in (1,427 mm) | 56.2 in (1,427 mm) | 56.2 in (1,427 mm) |
| Seat height | 33.2 in (843 mm) | 56.2 in (1,427 mm) | 56.2 in (1,427 mm) |
| Rake | 26.5° | 26.5° | 26.5° |
| Trail | 4.6 in (117 mm) | 4.6 in (117 mm) | 4.6 in (117 mm) |
| Frame | 22 lb (10 kg) | 2 lb (10 kg) | 2 lb (10 kg) |
| Curb weight | 372 lb (169 kg) | 404 lb (183 kg) | 449 lb (204 kg) |
| Carrying capacity | 393 lb (178 kg) | 361 lb (164 kg) | 316 lb (143 kg) |
| Equivalent fuel economy (city) | 425 MPGe (0.55 L/100 km) | 425 MPGe (0.55 L/100 km) | 425 MPGe (0.55 L/100 km) |
| Equivalent fuel economy (highway) | 206 MPGe (1.14 L/100 km) | 206 MPGe (1.14 L/100 km) | 206 MPGe (1.14 L/100 km) |
| Typical cost to recharge | $0.96 | $1.28 | $1.60 |
| Standard motorcycle warranty | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years |
| Power pack warranty | 5 years / 100,000 miles | 5 years / 100,000 miles | 5 years / 100,000 miles |
| Price | $12,995 | $14,995.00 | $17,490 |