Zero Engineering Type 5 Evo - 2014 Specifications and Reviews
The 2014 Zero Engineering Type 5 Evo is a premium custom cruiser built for riders seeking authentic vintage styling with modern reliability. Powered by an S&S Evo V-twin engine and featuring classic elements like a springer fork and gooseneck frame, it excels as a show-stopping cruiser that blends retro aesthetics with contemporary performance.
2014
General information | |
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
| Year | 2014 |
| Model | Zero Engineering Type 5 Evo |
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Driveline | Open primary. HD transmission. Black option. |
| Clutch | Wet multiplate coil spring |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Engine details | S and S Evo engine. Black or natural. |
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
| Capacity: | 1573.25 ccm (96.00 cubic inches) |
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
| Wheels | Wire spoked |
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front brakes | Single disc |
| Rear tyre dimensions | 5.00-16 |
| Front tyre dimensions | 5.00-16 |
| Front suspension | Springer fork |
| Frame type | Gooseneck frame |
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Physical measures and capacities | |
| Oil capacity | 2.80 litres (0.18 quarts) |
| Fuel capacity | 7.00 litres (1.85 gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1,600 mm (63.0 inches) |
| Dry weight | 225.0 kg (496.0 pounds) |
Other specs | |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay |
| Comments | Made in Japan. Customizable. |
| Color options | Black or custom |
| Seat | Single person leather seat, various colors |
| Instruments | Compact analogue |
| Starter | Electric |
Performance Profile & Rider Fit
6.5s
0-60 mph (est.)
Best For
Track5%
City35%
Cornering20%
Daily Riding25%
Touring15%
Passenger10%
Rider Profile
| Best For | This is a bike best suited to experienced riders who are comfortable with a long, low, rigid-feeling custom chopper rather than a modern, forgiving machine. |
| Purpose | It exists purely as a rolling art piece and style statement, built around a big S&S V-twin and a hand-built custom frame rather than outright performance or practicality. |
| Rider Fit | The stretched wheelbase, springer front end, and low single seat demand a relaxed feet-forward posture, and the minimal suspension travel means every bump is felt directly through the rider. |
| Character | It suits a rider who values presence, craftsmanship, and individuality, and who enjoys slow cruising and being seen far more than carving corners or covering distance. |
| Not Ideal For | It is not for riders seeking agile handling, long-range comfort, passenger accommodation, or any kind of off-road capability. |
Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.
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