2026 Zero SR/F
Best electric motorcycles

Zero · 2026

SR/F

The serious electric naked, with real range and DC fast charging.

Jun's rating

out of ten

7.8
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In one line

The most usable electric motorcycle for real distance, if you can live with the weight and the price.

What is new for 2026

The 2025 SR/F ships with the 17.3 kWh pack and a 6.6 kW integrated charger as standard, 12.6 kW with the optional Rapid Charge module, Cypher III+ with over-the-air updates, and Bosch cornering ABS.

Engine
Z-Force 75-10X permanent-magnet motor, 17.3 kWh battery
Battery
17.3 kWh
Range
290 km

City, manufacturer claim

Power
111 hp

48.9 hp per 100 kg

Torque
190 Nm
Wet weight
227 kg
Seat height
787 mm
Base MSRP
$18,495

US, subject to change

The review

Five parts, no spec-sheet copying.

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Range is freedom measured in kilometres. The SR/F has more of it than any other electric here.

Jun

Mechanical Breakdown

The SR/F pairs Zero's Z-Force motor with a 17.3 kWh battery in a steel trellis frame, and it is the most mature electric platform on the market. The 2025 update cut prices and added a 6 kW charger as standard with an optional 12 kW Rapid Charge that fills 0 to 95 percent in about an hour. Showa suspension is fully adjustable, and J.Juan calipers grip twin 320 mm discs.

A Bosch six-axis IMU drives cornering ABS and traction control through Zero's Cypher software.

Ride Character

The SR/F is a big, smooth, fast naked. The torque is more measured than the Del Mar's and the weight is 30 kg higher, so it feels like a large sport-tourer rather than a hooligan. Range is the story: around 290 km in the city and 160 on the highway, which makes it the only electric here you could plan a day trip on.

The chassis is stable and the ergonomics are upright and comfortable.

Maintenance Outlook

Belt drive, no oil, no valves. Zero's fifteen-year history means the platform is well understood, and the battery has a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty. Software updates are over the air. Dealer coverage is thin outside North America and Western Europe.

Who It's For

The commuter with a longer highway route, the rider who wants the electric bike with the most range, and anyone who values maturity over excitement in an emerging category.

Jun's Verdict

The SR/F is the electric motorcycle that works as a motorcycle. It is heavy and expensive, but it has the range, the charging, and the track record that the category still mostly lacks. If you need to go further than a city, it is the only serious choice.

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Gallery

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Photography from Unsplash contributors. Some frames show a close relative of this exact model.

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Prices are US base MSRP at time of writing ($18,495 for this bike) and change without notice. Specs are manufacturer claims unless stated.