Zero LS1
A1-licence light roadster
Motor & performance
- Motor
- DC brushless, rear-wheel drive (efficiency >85%)
- Peak power
- 8.4 kW / 11 CV
- Peak torque
- 51 Nm
- Top speed
- 100 km/h
- Power-to-weight
- 12 kg/CV
- Note
- Peak motor power
Battery & charging
- Capacity (max)
- 4.4 kWh
- Capacity (nominal)
- 3.7 kWh
- Chemistry
- Lithium
- Onboard charger
- 0.8 kW
- Charge time
- 5.0 h (100%) / 4.5 h (90%) with standard 800 W off-board charger; 3.1 h (100%) / 2.6 h (90%) with one accessory charger
Drivetrain & belt
- Sprocket / pulley (corona/pignone)
- 104T / 22T
- Final drive ratio
- 104T/22T
- Belt part number
- — (see dealer parts catalog)
- Transmission
- Clutchless direct drive
- Regen braking
- Dash Regen Meter indicates the amount of torque applied to the rear wheel while decelerating (off-throttle regeneration); no adjustable ride-mode regen described
Range (Zero figures)
- City
- 115 km
Chassis & suspension
- Model generation
- LS · Cypher III (Gen 3)
- Front fork
- Two forks, non-adjustable (front suspension); telescopic fork tubes with dust seals
- Rear shock (mono)
- Two shocks, non-adjustable (twin rear shocks)
- Wheelbase
- 1330 mm
Brakes
- Front
- Hydraulic disc brake operated by hand lever; DOT 4 brake fluid; pad wear limit 1.5 mm, rotor limit 3.5 mm (no caliper piston count or disc diameter specified)
- Rear
- Hydraulic disc brake operated by hand lever; DOT 4 brake fluid; pad wear limit 1.5 mm, rotor limit 3.5 mm (no caliper piston count or disc diameter specified)
- ABS
- ABS equipped (15 A ABS fuse; also Traction Control System with 10 A fuse); brand/generation not specified
Wheels & tyres
- Front wheel / tyre
- CST Urban Travel 110/80-14 59S
- Rear wheel / tyre
- CST Urban Travel 130/60-13 60S
- Front pressure (cold)
- 29 psi (200 kPa)
- Rear pressure (cold)
- 31 psi (215 kPa)
Lighting
- Headlight
- LED
- Tail light
- LED
- Turn signals
- LED
Dimensions & weight
- Seat height
- 780 mm
- Curb weight
- 132 kg
Real-world data
Real-world figures for the Zero LS1 — aggregated and anonymized from actual riding data, not brochure numbers.
Components, MY2026
What Zero’s own manual specifies for this exact model year, and how widely each part was shared across the range. Every row names the manual behind it.
| Part | As the manual describes it | On this model | Shared with |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front tyre | CST Urban Travel 110/80-14 | 2026 only | this line only |
| Rear tyre | CST Urban Travel 130/60-13 | 2026 only | this line only |
| Motor | Not identified for this model year — described generically — no maker and no dimension, so it cannot be identified as a part | ||
| Front fork | Not identified for this model year — described generically — no maker and no dimension, so it cannot be identified as a part | ||
| Rear shock | Not identified for this model year — described generically — no maker and no dimension, so it cannot be identified as a part | ||
| Front brake | Not identified for this model year — no manufacturer and no discriminant in the text | ||
| Rear brake | Not identified for this model year — no manufacturer and no discriminant in the text | ||
| ABS / stability control | Not identified for this model year — no manufacturer and no discriminant in the text | ||
| Final drive belt | Not identified for this model year — field absent from sheet | ||
No catalogue row names the Zero LS1 for MY2026 directly. Parts fitted to it may still be listed under a platform token, which this page will not expand for you — browse the part index instead.
Maintenance & parts
From the official Zero owner & service manuals.
Consumables & wear parts
- Final drive
- (104T / 22T)
- Brake fluid
- DOT 4
- Front tyre
- CST Urban Travel 110/80-14 59S
- Rear tyre
- CST Urban Travel 130/60-13 60S
- Headlight
- LED
- Tail light
- LED
- Turn signals
- LED
Final drive service
- Tension target
- 500 to 800 N tight-side tension, measured with a Gates 508C ultrasonic tension meter set to Mass 4.6 g/m, Width 23 mm, Span 356 mm; probe 8-15 mm above the midpoint between the large and small sprockets; verify average across wheel rotated 0/90/180/270 degrees
- Inspect / adjust
- Every 1,250 mi (2,000 km) — inspect belt for damage/cracking and check belt tension
- First / break-in service
- Initial service at 60 mi (100 km) — the initial/break-in maintenance is described as vitally important; where time and mileage are both listed, follow whichever occurs first
Key torque specs
- Rear axle nut
- 55 +/- 4 lb-ft (75 +/- 5 Nm)
- Front axle nut
- 55 +/- 4 lb-ft (75 +/- 5 Nm)
- Rear sprocket bolts
- 30 +/- 4 lb-ft (40 +/- 5 Nm)
- Motor (front) sprocket bolt
- 22 +/- 1.5 lb-ft (30 +/- 2 Nm)
- Front brake caliper bolts
- 22 +/- 1.5 lb-ft (30 +/- 2 Nm) per Owner Manual (Service Manual lists 30 +/- 4 lb-ft / 40 +/- 5 Nm)
- Rear brake caliper bolts
- 22 +/- 1.5 lb-ft (30 +/- 2 Nm)
- Front/rear brake rotor bolts
- 22 +/- 1.5 lb-ft (30 +/- 2 Nm)
- Swingarm mounting bolts
- 73 lb-ft (100 Nm) per Owner Manual (Service Manual lists 55 +/- 4 lb-ft / 75 +/- 5 Nm)
- Fork mounting bolts
- 30 +/- 4 lb-ft (40 +/- 5 Nm)
- Motor mounting shafts
- 44 +/- 4 lb-ft (60 +/- 5 Nm)
Service schedule
- Every rideCheck/adjust tire pressure and tread depth; check brake operation, damage and pad wear; check and fill brake fluid; check wheels/tires for damage; check front/rear suspension operation and for leakage; inspect battery for damage; check headlight operation
- Initial service — 60 mi (100 km)Mandatory first (break-in) dealer service — perform the applicable inspection/adjustment checks; the initial maintenance is stated as vitally important and must not be neglected
- Every 300 mi (500 km)
- Every 1,250 mi (2,000 km)Check hardware/fastener torque (see Component Fasteners) and replace as necessary; inspect drive belt for damage/cracking; check drive belt tension; inspect sprockets for wear; inspect and secure wiring harnesses; check bike tip-over protection operation; check all bearings (wheel, steering, swingarm) for smooth operation and replace as necessary
- Every 3,100 mi (5,000 km)
- Every 6,200 mi (10,000 km) or 12 months (whichever first)Replace brake fluid; replace front/rear suspension components as necessary
Service timeline
Every occurrence of every interval, from Zero's 26_LS1_OM_-_EU_-_English_-_8812142-AG.pdf, page 50.
Break-in
Own scale — these all happen in the first 100 kmRecurring
Every mark is one occurrence, to 10k kmEvery 300 mi (500 km)
Check hardware/fastener torque (see Component Fasteners) and replace as necessary; inspect drive belt for damage/cracking; check drive belt tension; inspect sprockets for wear; inspect and secure wiring harnesses; check bike tip-over protection operation; check all bearings (wheel, steering, swingarm) for smooth operation and replace as necessary
Every 3,100 mi (5,000 km)
Replace brake fluid; replace front/rear suspension components as necessary
Check/adjust tire pressure and tread depth; check brake operation, damage and pad wear; check and fill brake fluid; check wheels/tires for damage; check front/rear suspension operation and for leakage; inspect battery for damage; check headlight operation
Specifications extracted from the official Zero Motorcycles owner & service manuals (EU / metric figures). Values are for guidance — always confirm against your bike's manual.