Zero Engineering Type 9 Softail vs Ultra Ground Pounder 330 Anniversary (2014)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Zero Engineering Type 9 Softailstacks up against the Ultra Ground Pounder 330 Anniversary. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecZero Engineering Type 9 SoftailUltra Ground Pounder 330 Anniversary
Model year20142012
Price$19,999
Engine1573 cc1573 cc
Weight226 kg
Seat height26 mm
Fuel capacity1.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Ultra callipers
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Ultra calliper
Tires5.00-16 / 5.00-16 120-21 / 330-18

Zero Engineering Type 9 Softail vs Ultra Ground Pounder 330 Anniversary — which should you buy?

Picking between the Zero Engineering Type 9 Softail and the Ultra Ground Pounder 330 Anniversary usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Zero Engineering Type 9 Softail brings its published horsepower in a 226 kg package, while the Ultra Ground Pounder 330 Anniversary 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: