Saxon Griffin vs Zero Engineering Type 5 Open Primary (2016)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Saxon Griffinstacks up against the Zero Engineering Type 5 Open Primary. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Saxon Griffin | Zero Engineering Type 5 Open Primary |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2012 | 2016 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 1566 cc | 1570 cc |
| Weight | 297 kg | — |
| Seat height | 26 mm | 26 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 4.0 L | 2.2 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | — | 5-speed |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Bremo 4-piston calipers | Single disc. Hydraulic |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Bremo 2/piston calipers | Single disc. Hydraulic |
| Tires | 90/90-21 / 300-18 | 5.00-16 / 5.00-16 |
Saxon Griffin vs Zero Engineering Type 5 Open Primary — which should you buy?
Picking between the Saxon Griffin and the Zero Engineering Type 5 Open Primary usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Saxon Griffin brings its published horsepower in a 297 kg package, while the Zero Engineering Type 5 Open Primary counters with its own power figure.
Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: