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Zero Engineering Type 9 Softail - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 196295 |
|---|---|
| Category | Custom-cruiser |
| Make | Zero Engineering |
| Model | Type 9 Softail |
| Year | 2014 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Multi Link frame |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Single disc |
| Frontsuspension | Springer fork |
| Fronttyre | 5.00-16 |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc |
| Rearsuspension | Multilink |
| Reartyre | 5.00-16 |
| Seat | Single person leather seat, various colors |
| Wheels | Wire spoked |
Engine & Transmission
| Displacement | 1573.25 ccm (96.00 cubic inches) |
|---|---|
| Driveline | Open primary. HD transmission. |
| Enginedetails | V2, four-stroke |
| Enginetype | S and S EVO enine, black or natural |
| Exhaustsystem | Black |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Black or custom |
|---|---|
| Comments | Made in Japan. Customizable. |
| Instruments | Analogue, minimalistic |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 226.0 kg (498.2 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 7.00 litres (1.85 gallons) |
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.