Von Dutch Killer B vs Zero Engineering Type 5 Evo (2009)

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

Spec comparison

SpecVon Dutch Killer BZero Engineering Type 5 Evo
Model year20092009
Price$23,950
Engine1852 cc1852 cc
Horsepower124 hp
Weight244 kg230 kg
Seat height22 mm27 mm
Fuel capacity2.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Brembo Floating Rotor w/ chrome centersSingle disc. HD 1-Piston
Rear brakesSingle disc. Brembo Floating Rotor w/ chrome centersSingle disc. Wilwood 2-P
Tires90/90-21 / 180-18 500-16 / 500-16

Von Dutch Killer B vs Zero Engineering Type 5 Evo — which should you buy?

Picking between the Von Dutch Killer B and the Zero Engineering Type 5 Evo usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Von Dutch Killer B brings 124 hp in a 244 kg package, while the Zero Engineering Type 5 Evo counters with its own power figure at 230 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: