Cake Ösa vs Zero Motorcycles SR/S: Which EV is better?
Head-to-head: Cake Ösa vs Zero Motorcycles SR/S. Compare real range, efficiency, charging time, price, rating and running costs to find the best electric vehicle for you in 2026.
Our verdict
Zero Motorcycles SR/S wins this head-to-head
It wins 3 of 8 categories compared below, with a margin of 1 category wins.
The numbers that matter
Real, comparable stats from our database. The green value wins each category.
| Specification | Ösa | SR/S |
|---|---|---|
| Range SR/S wins | 88 km | 240 km |
| Battery SR/S wins | 2.6 kWh | 17.3 kWh |
| Efficiency Ösa wins | 3 kWh/100km | 7.1 kWh/100km |
| 0-100 km/h | 0 s | 3.3 s |
| Fast charge 10-80% | ~0 min | ~0 min |
| Seats tie | 1 | 1 |
| Price Ösa wins | $12,000 | $23,995 |
| Rating SR/S wins | 4.2 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Est. running cost / yr | $68/yr | $160/yr |
View the full specification sheet
| Specification | Ösa | SR/S |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 2.6 kWh | 17.3 kWh |
| Range | 88 km | 240 km (city) / 160 km (highway) |
| Top speed | 90 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Power | 11 hp | 110 hp |
| Torque | 42 Nm | — |
| Weight | 140 kg | — |
| Charging | ~2.5 h | — |
| Drive | Chain | Belt drive |
| Extras | Modular rack system | — |
| 0-100 km/h | — | 3.3 s |
| Charging (0-100%) | — | ~2.5 h (6kW) |
| Efficiency | — | 7.1 kWh/100 km |
| Seats | — | 1 |
| Cargo | — | 0 L |
Cake Ösa
Pros
- Beautiful minimalist design
- Light and agile
- Modular cargo racks
- Off-road capable
Cons
- Expensive
- Short range
- Sparse dealers
- No fast charging
Zero Motorcycles SR/S
Pros
- Superbike performance
- Fast home charging
- Excellent range
- Refined electronics
Cons
- Expensive
- Highway range drops
- Thin dealer network
- No standard fast-DC
Frequently asked questions
Is the Zero Motorcycles SR/S really better than Cake Ösa?
Our verdict is based on real specs: range, battery, efficiency, acceleration, charging speed, seats, price and rating. The winner wins the majority of those categories, but the right choice depends on your budget, driving style and priorities.
Which has more range, Cake Ösa or Zero Motorcycles SR/S?
88 km vs 240 km respectively, before factoring in weather and driving conditions.
Which is cheaper to run?
Based on official efficiency and a typical $0.15/kWh tariff at 15,000 km per year, running costs are estimated at $68/yr for the Cake Ösa and $160/yr for the Zero Motorcycles SR/S.
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