Silence S01 vs Zero Motorcycles SR/S: Which EV is better?
Head-to-head: Silence S01 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 4 of 8 categories compared below, with a margin of 2 category wins.
The numbers that matter
Real, comparable stats from our database. The green value wins each category.
| Specification | S01 | SR/S |
|---|---|---|
| Range SR/S wins | 133 km | 240 km |
| Battery SR/S wins | 11.6 kWh | 17.3 kWh |
| Efficiency SR/S wins | 8.7 kWh/100km | 7.1 kWh/100km |
| 0-100 km/h | 0 s | 3.3 s |
| Fast charge 10-80% | ~0 min | ~0 min |
| Seats S01 wins | 2 | 1 |
| Price S01 wins | $8,000 | $23,995 |
| Rating SR/S wins | 4.1 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Est. running cost / yr | $196/yr | $160/yr |
View the full specification sheet
| Specification | S01 | SR/S |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 11.6 kWh (removable) | 17.3 kWh |
| Range | 133 km | 240 km (city) / 160 km (highway) |
| Top speed | 75 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Power | 9 hp | 110 hp |
| Weight | 170 kg | — |
| Charging | ~4.5 h | — |
| Drive | Belt | Belt drive |
| Seats | 2 | 1 |
| Extras | Rolling battery case | — |
| 0-100 km/h | — | 3.3 s |
| Charging (0-100%) | — | ~2.5 h (6kW) |
| Efficiency | — | 7.1 kWh/100 km |
| Cargo | — | 0 L |
Silence S01
Pros
- Huge range
- Rolling removable battery
- Practical storage
- Well built
Cons
- Expensive
- Heavy
- 75 km/h cap
- Seat firm
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 Silence S01?
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, Silence S01 or Zero Motorcycles SR/S?
133 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 $196/yr for the Silence S01 and $160/yr for the Zero Motorcycles SR/S.
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