Zero DSR Black Forest Edition Electric Touring Bike Unveiled: Riding Range, Specs And Features

Zero DSR Black Forest Edition Electric Touring Bike Unveiled

Zero DSR Black Forest Edition electric touring bike unveiled.

The Zero DSR Black Forest electric bike is currently available for the European market.

The new dual sport electric bike is developed to meet the growing demand of riding enthusiasts which seek to tour on an electric bike.

The DSR Black Forest Edition offers the longest range of any electric dual sport bike.

The Zero DSR Black Forest Edition is based on the company's adventure styled DSR electric bike.

Zero DSR Black Forest Edition Electric Touring Bike Revealed: Riding Range, Specifications, Features & Images

The Black Forest Edition of the DSR has a claimed range of 250km in city riding conditions and 120km range on long-distance travel.

Zero Motorcycles European Managing Director Umberto Uccelli said: "Our customers have been asking for a model like this for years. Riding a Zero is the most connected way to move through nature. The Zero Motorcycles DSR Black Forest extends this to new, longer, and more fun adventures,"

Zero DSR Black Forest Edition Electric Touring Bike Revealed: Riding Range, Specifications, Features & Images

The electric touring bike gets Zero's game-changing new Charge Tank and a set of premium integrated luggage.

A new fast-charging tech quickly charges the battery at up to 150km of range in less than an hour. The DSR Black Forest Edition employs Zero's new Charge Tank, which is mainly the fast charger.

Zero says that the bike uses "the highest power and energy density battery tech in the EV industry."

Zero DSR Black Forest Edition Electric Touring Bike Revealed: Riding Range, Specifications, Features & Images

Users can charge the bike using the vast and growing network of Level II charge stations available across Europe.

The Touring Zero employs a 14.4kWh battery which delivers 146Nm of torque. Also, no clutch or shifting is needed from the bike, thanks to Zero's direct drive Z-Force powertrain.

Zero DSR Black Forest Edition Electric Touring Bike Revealed: Riding Range, Specifications, Features & Images

Additionally, the performance can be customised utilising Zero's mobile app according to the needs and experience levels of a diverse range of riders.

The bike is also offered with several optional accessories:

  • Charge Tank (optional)
  • Black aluminium top and side panniers
  • Touring windscreen
  • Touring seat
  • Dual sport drop bars
  • LED auxiliary lights (for off-road use only)
  • Head light protector (for off-road use only)
  • The company did not reveal prices for the Zero DSR Black Forest Edition; however, the bike will be on display at dealerships from April 2018.

    Zero DSR Black Forest Edition Electric Touring Bike Revealed: Riding Range, Specifications, Features & Images

    DriveSpark's Thought About The Zero DSR Black Forest Edition

    As for India, Zero Motorcycles has not ventured outside of the European market.

    That said, the company should look to capitalise the vast two-wheeler riding community in India even as the country looks to electrify its fleet by 2030.

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Article Published On: Sunday, March 4, 2018, 15:01 [IST]
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