QUICKSPIN I 2023 Zero Motorcycles DSR/X
P100
Battery regeneration and riding
modes are the final points of interest
when riding the DSR/X. Each mode
is like a power map and can be tuned
to the rider's liking. I preferred Canyon
Mode, as it offered the most regen while
riding. This regenerative energy came
from the bike's deceleration, which feels
like engine braking. The designers did
a great job with this "map" to make it
feel like a natural riding experience. The
spool of the wheels or energy created
while braking recharges the battery
while you ride and gives the rider a bit
of extra juice. My only complaint about
the ride modes was having to reset them
every time the bike was turned off.
As far as Zero's range, I was unable
to verify the numbers that we talked
about earlier on this Zero-led-and-laid-
out-ride. Our ride burned up just 60
miles, approximately 75 percent of
which was on paved roads at a mild
pace and on one charge. When we
returned to the hotel, my bike showed
approximately 60 miles left on the
battery. The recharging process takes
about two hours for a 95% charge on
a level-two electric vehicle charger,
but a full battery will take almost three,
said the reps from Zero. The DSR/X
comes with a standard level-one 110-
volt wall charger, but a full charge from
that will take about 10 hours. However,
if the DSR/X can indeed get up to at
least 150 miles on a charge as they
say, I couldn't help but wonder why
they didn't show off that capability and
plan a longer ride for us. After all, we
did come all this way, didn't we? At 60
miles, I'm usually just getting warmed
