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Zero Motorcycles DSR/X vs LiveWire One: Which Is Better?

We compared the Zero Motorcycles DSR/X and the LiveWire One across 8 real-world categories. The Zero Motorcycles DSR/X wins 4 of them - here is why, and when the loser is still the better buy.

Specification Zero Motorcycles DSR/X DSR/X $24,500 LiveWire One One $17,900
Battery 17.3 kWh 15.4 kWh
Range 180 mi city / 110 mi highway 146 mi city / 70 mi highway
Top speed 124 mph 110 mph
Power 121 hp 100 hp
Torque 166 lb-ft 86 lb-ft
Weight 528 lb 462 lb
Charging (fast) ~60 min (0-80%) ~60 min (0-80%)
Drive Belt Belt
Rating 4.5 / 5 4.3 / 5

At a glance

Here is how the two models stack up on the specs that matter most.

Specification DSR/X One
Range 290 km 235 km
Battery 17.3 kWh 15.4 kWh
Efficiency 6 kWh/100km 6.6 kWh/100km
0-100 km/h 0 s 0 s
Fast charge 10-80% ~60 min ~60 min
Seats 1 1
Price $24,500 $17,900
Rating 4.5/5 4.3/5
Estimated running cost / year $135 $149

The DSR/X wins 4 of 8 categories, making it our pick in this head-to-head.

Range & efficiency

The DSR/X is rated for 290 km of range versus 235 km for the One. That is a difference of about 55 km, which matters most if you do regular long trips.

The DSR/X consumes about 6 kWh per 100 km versus 6.6 kWh for the One - so the DSR/X is the cheaper and greener option per kilometre.

Performance

Acceleration figures vary by trim; check the full spec sheet below for the exact variant tested.

Charging

Fast charging from 10-80% takes about 60 minutes in the DSR/X and 60 minutes in the One. One spends less time at the plug on road trips.

Space & comfort

The DSR/X seats 1 and the One seats 1. Check the full spec sheet for cargo volume.

Price & running costs

The DSR/X lists at $24,500 and the One at $17,900. At 15,000 km per year, estimated running costs are about $135/yr versus $149/yr.

Verdict

The DSR/X is our pick, taking 4 of 8 categories in this head-to-head. It leads on the longer range (290 km vs 235 km), the larger battery (17.3 kWh vs 15.4 kWh) and the lower consumption (6 kWh/100km vs 6.6 kWh/100km). That said, the One is still the better buy if you are on a tighter budget (it is $6,600 cheaper).

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