2010
Zero Engineering Type 8 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 751291 |
|---|---|
| Category | Custom-cruiser |
| Make | Samurai Chopper |
| Model | Type 8 |
| Year | 2010 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Rigid Goose Neck |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Single disc |
| Frontsuspension | 74 Springer fork |
| Fronttyre | 4.50-18 |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc |
| Reartyre | 4.50-18 |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 88.9 x 96.8 mm (3.5 x 3.8 inches) |
|---|---|
| Compression | 9.7:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 1196.33 ccm (73.00 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | V2, four-stroke |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Greenish Brown/Ivory, Metallic Cocoa/Ivory |
|---|---|
| Comments | Made by Zero Engineering. Harley-Davidson EVO Sports engine. |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 210.0 kg (463.0 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 6.00 litres (1.59 gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 100 mm (3.9 inches) |
| Oilcapacity | 2.80 litres (0.18 quarts) |
| Overallheight | 1,100 mm (43.3 inches) |
| Overalllength | 2,240 mm (88.2 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 760 mm (29.9 inches) |
| Seatheight | 711 mm (28.0 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.