2009
Zero Engineering Type 5 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 911655 |
|---|---|
| Category | Custom-cruiser |
| Make | Road Hopper |
| Model | Type 5 |
| Year | 2009 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | ZERO Original Design |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Single disc. HD 1-Piston |
| Frontsuspension | 74 Springer |
| Fronttyre | 200-16 |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. Wilwood 2-P |
| Reartyre | 300-16 |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 101.6 x 114.3 mm (4.0 x 4.5 inches) |
|---|---|
| Compression | 10.1:1 |
| Displacement | 1337.00 ccm (81.58 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | V2, four-stroke |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | SmokeBlue/Black, Yamabuki/Black |
|---|---|
| Comments | Made by Zero Engineering. S and S engine. Road Hopper. See also Samurai Choppers. |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 230.0 kg (507.1 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 7.94 litres (2.10 gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 100 mm (3.9 inches) |
| Oilcapacity | 2.80 litres (0.18 quarts) |
| Overalllength | 2,300 mm (90.6 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 710 mm (28.0 inches) |
| Seatheight | 686 mm (27.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
About Zero Engineering
Country of Origin:
Japan
Founder:
Shinya Kimura (early design language), later Zero Engineering
Best Known For:
Minimalist, perfectly proportioned customs (Samurai aesthetic)
Company History
Zero Engineering’s rigid-look customs—narrow, purposeful, with hand-formed tins—redefined restraint. Geometry stays rideable; components are serviceable; details are immaculate. The brand influenced global custom culture by proving that proportion, stance, and craft outlast trends. Its Road Hopper line translated the look into limited production that people could actually ride daily.