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Zero Engineering Type 5-B - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 645136 |
|---|---|
| Category | Custom-cruiser |
| Make | Zero Engineering |
| Model | Type 5-B |
| Year | 2016 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Gooseneck steel pipes frame |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Single disc. Hydraulic |
| Frontsuspension | Springer fork |
| Fronttyre | 5.00-16 |
| Rake | 33.2° |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. Hydraulic |
| Rearsuspension | Rigid |
| Reartyre | 5.00-16 |
| Seat | Single person leather seat, various colors |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 88.8 x 108.0 mm (3.5 x 4.3 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Wet multiplate coil spring |
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 1570.00 ccm (95.80 cubic inches) |
| Driveline | Haraley Davidson transmission |
| Enginedetails | V2, four-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor. Injection in Japan |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Ignition | Mircotech |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
| Valvespercylinder | 4 |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Black/chrome |
|---|---|
| Comments | Zero Engineering is a Japanese brand. |
| Instruments | Compact analogue |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Fuelcapacity | 8.40 litres (2.22 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Groundclearance | 100 mm (3.9 inches) |
| Oilcapacity | 2.80 litres (0.18 quarts) |
| Overallheight | 930 mm (36.6 inches) |
| Overalllength | 2,300 mm (90.6 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 720 mm (28.3 inches) |
| Seatheight | 660 mm (26.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weightincloilgasetc | 250.0 kg (551.2 pounds) |
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.