2016
Zero Engineering Type 9 Shovel - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 601171 |
|---|---|
| Category | Classic |
| Make | Zero Engineering |
| Model | Type 9 Shovel |
| Price | US$ 30270. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Year | 2016 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Gooseneck frame, multlink |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Wheels | Wire spoked |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 92.2 x 114.3 mm (3.6 x 4.5 inches) |
|---|---|
| Compression | 8.2:1 |
| Displacement | 1524.09 ccm (93.00 cubic inches) |
| Driveline | Baker 6-into-4 “Frankentranny” transmission |
| Enginedetails | V2, four-stroke |
| Enginetype | S and S Shovelhead engine |
| Exhaustsystem | Black |
| Fuelsystem | Injection |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
| Valvespercylinder | 4 |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Silver |
|---|---|
| Comments | Made in Japan. |
| Instruments | Analogue, minimalistic |
| Starter | Electric & kick |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Fuelcapacity | 9.84 litres (2.60 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Groundclearance | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Oilcapacity | 2.80 litres (0.18 quarts) |
| Overallheight | 935 mm (36.8 inches) |
| Overalllength | 2,425 mm (95.5 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 795 mm (31.3 inches) |
| Seatheight | 636 mm (25.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weightincloilgasetc | 259.9 kg (573.0 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.