Zero Engineering Type 5 Evo vs Von Dutch Lowbrow ProCruiser (2009)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Zero Engineering Type 5 Evostacks up against the Von Dutch Lowbrow ProCruiser. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecZero Engineering Type 5 EvoVon Dutch Lowbrow ProCruiser
Model year20092009
Price$23,950
Engine1852 cc1852 cc
Horsepower124 hp
Weight230 kg255 kg
Seat height27 mm24 mm
Fuel capacity2.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. HD 1-PistonSingle disc. Brembo Floating Rotor with chrome centers
Rear brakesSingle disc. Wilwood 2-PSingle disc. IIntegrated Hidden Drive side setup by Independent Cycle Co.
Tires500-16 / 500-16 120-21 / 240-18

Zero Engineering Type 5 Evo vs Von Dutch Lowbrow ProCruiser — which should you buy?

Picking between the Zero Engineering Type 5 Evo and the Von Dutch Lowbrow ProCruiser usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Zero Engineering Type 5 Evo brings its published horsepower in a 230 kg package, while the Von Dutch Lowbrow ProCruiser counters with 124 hp at 255 kg.

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: