Ultra Lowdown Drop Seat vs Zero Engineering Type 5 Evo (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ultra Lowdown Drop Seatstacks up against the Zero Engineering Type 5 Evo. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecUltra Lowdown Drop SeatZero Engineering Type 5 Evo
Model year20112009
Price$29,990$23,950
Engine1852 cc1852 cc
Weight230 kg
Seat height26 mm27 mm
Fuel capacity2.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Performance Machine callipersSingle disc. HD 1-Piston
Rear brakesSingle disc. Performance Machine callipersSingle disc. Wilwood 2-P
Tires120-21 / 300-18 500-16 / 500-16

Ultra Lowdown Drop Seat vs Zero Engineering Type 5 Evo — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ultra Lowdown Drop Seat and the Zero Engineering Type 5 Evo usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ultra Lowdown Drop Seat brings its published horsepower, while the Zero Engineering Type 5 Evo counters with its own power figure at 230 kg. On price, the Zero Engineering Type 5 Evo has the lower MSRP.

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: