Zero Engineering Type 6 vs Samurai Chopper Type 6 Shovel (2011)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Zero Engineering Type 6stacks up against the Samurai Chopper Type 6 Shovel. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Zero Engineering Type 6 | Samurai Chopper Type 6 Shovel |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2011 | 2009 |
| Price | $28,800 | $26,950 |
| Engine | 1524 cc | 1524 cc |
| Weight | 240 kg | 240 kg |
| Seat height | 27 mm | 27 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 2.1 L | 2.1 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | — | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Single disc. HD 1-Piston | Single disc. HD 1-Piston |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Wilwood 2-P | Single disc. Wilwood 2-P |
| Tires | 500-16 / 500-16 | 500-16 / 500-16 |
Zero Engineering Type 6 vs Samurai Chopper Type 6 Shovel — which should you buy?
Picking between the Zero Engineering Type 6 and the Samurai Chopper Type 6 Shovel usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Zero Engineering Type 6 brings its published horsepower in a 240 kg package, while the Samurai Chopper Type 6 Shovel counters with its own power figure at 240 kg. On price, the Samurai Chopper Type 6 Shovel 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: