2022
Zero Engineering Type 9 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 195935 |
|---|---|
| Category | Classic |
| Make | Zero Engineering |
| Model | Type 9 |
| Year | 2022 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Steel pipe gooseneck |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Single disc. Hydraulic |
| Frontsuspension | Springer fork |
| Fronttyre | 4.50-18 |
| Rake | 38.0° |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. Hydraulic |
| Rearsuspension | Multi-link suspension |
| Reartyre | 5.00-16 |
| Seat | Single person leather seat, various colors |
| Wheels | Wire spoked |
Engine & Transmission
| Displacement | 1570.0 ccm (95.80 cubic inches) |
|---|---|
| Driveline | HD transmission. |
| Enginedetails | Various HD engine options |
| Enginetype | V2, four-stroke |
| Exhaustsystem | Black |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain (final drive) |
| Valvespercylinder | 4 |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Black perl, Dark blue pearl |
|---|---|
| Comments | Model id: SRK (US Type9). Version sold in the US. Slightly other specs with a 1450 ccm engine for versions sold in EU and Japan. Made in Japan. Customizable. See also Samurai Chopper. |
| Instruments | Analogue, minimalistic |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Fuelcapacity | 10.00 litres (2.64 US gallons) |
|---|---|
| Groundclearance | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Overallheight | 935 mm (36.8 inches) |
| Overalllength | 2425 mm (95.5 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 795 mm (31.3 inches) |
| Seatheight | 636 mm (25.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weightincloilgasetc | 260.0 kg (573.2 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.