2024 Zero S

The gateway to Zero’s electric bike lineup gets major updates for 2024.

2024 Zero S, $14,995.Zero Motorcycles

Overview

As one of the original Zero models, the S started off as a somewhat supermoto-style bike before gradually morphing into the naked roadster it has become today. The S model is looked at as the entry-level machine in the company’s catalog, with a fairly simple build that enables it to have a low price. Although the FX and FXE models have lower prices, the S is still considered as the gateway bike to Zero’s catalog with its lower seat height and less demanding character. The S model’s previous Z-Force 75-5 motor produced 78 lb.-ft. of torque with a peak of 46 hp at 4,300 rpm, which was more than enough to propel the 313-pound bike (with the 7.2kWh battery) to 98 mph with ease. Another plus that you don’t find on other gateway models is fully adjustable suspension, with the S offering up rebound and compression damping adjustment at both ends in addition to spring preload.

New styling accompanies the new 14.4kWh battery pack, which is significantly larger than the old 7.2kWh unit, and also significantly heavier, helping bump the new Zero S’s weight from 313 to 492 pounds.Zero Motorcycles

For 2024, the S received many of the same updates as other models in Zero’s lineup received. Regarding the S, that includes upgrades to both the motor and battery pack. The Z-Force 75-5 motor gets replaced by the new 75-7 motor that delivers 97 lb.-ft. of torque, with a peak of 68 hp at 4,500 rpm; while a 22-hp jump sounds huge, it should be noted that a 19 lb.-ft. increase in torque is something that is much more immediately felt when you ride. Apparently Zero is finding that customers want more power and range rather than light weight, as the S also gets the larger-capacity 14.4kWh battery that has twice the energy storage as the old model. That translates to a near doubling of range, with the combined city/highway rating jumping from 60 miles to 113 miles. Unfortunately that larger-capacity battery also adds considerable heft, with the S model’s curb weight ballooning from 313 pounds to 492 pounds. Top speed is now a claimed 104 mph, with seat height dropping from 31.8 to 31.0 inches.

Pricing and Variants

The 2024 Zero S is available in White/Silver starting at $14,995.

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2024 Zero S Claimed Specs

MSRP: $14,995
Motor: ZF 75-7 air-cooled, permanent magnet AC
Battery Pack: 14.4kWh
Charging: Integrated, 3.0kW
Charging Time: 9.7 hr. 100%, 9.2 hr. 95% Level 1; 4.5 hr. 100%, 4.0 hr. 95% Level 2; 1.8 hr. 100%, 1.3 hr. 95% 6kW rapid charger
Transmission/Final Drive: Clutchless direct drive/carbon belt
Frame: Steel trellis
Front Suspension: 43mm Showa inverted SFF-BP fork, spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustable; 4.7 in. travel
Rear Suspension: Single Showa shock, spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustable; 5.5 in. travel
Front Brake: Dual J.Juan radial 4-piston calipers, dual 320mm discs w/ ABS
Rear Brake: J.Juan 2-piston slider caliper, 240mm disc w/ ABS
Wheels, Front/Rear: Spoked, aluminum; 17 x 3.50 in. / 17 x 5.50 in.
Tires, Front/Rear: Tubeless; 120/70-17 / 180/55-17
Rake/Trail: 24.5°/3.7 in.
Wheelbase: 62.1 in.
Ground Clearance: 5.4 in.
Seat Height: 31.0 in.
Range: 154 mi. city; 101 mi. hwy.
Wet Weight: 492 lb.
Contact: zeromotorcycles.com