Zero Engineering Type 5 Evo vs Von Dutch Cruelworld Rigid (2009)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Zero Engineering Type 5 Evostacks up against the Von Dutch Cruelworld Rigid. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Zero Engineering Type 5 Evo | Von Dutch Cruelworld Rigid |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2009 | 2009 |
| Price | $23,950 | — |
| Engine | 1852 cc | 1852 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 124 hp |
| Weight | 230 kg | 244 kg |
| Seat height | 27 mm | 22 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 2.1 L | — |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Single disc. HD 1-Piston | Single disc. Brembo Floating Rotor with chrome centers |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Wilwood 2-P | Single disc. Brembo Floating Rotor w/ chrome centers |
| Tires | 500-16 / 500-16 | 90/90-21 / 240-18 |
Zero Engineering Type 5 Evo vs Von Dutch Cruelworld Rigid — which should you buy?
Picking between the Zero Engineering Type 5 Evo and the Von Dutch Cruelworld Rigid usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Zero Engineering Type 5 Evo brings its published horsepower in a 230 kg package, while the Von Dutch Cruelworld Rigid counters with 124 hp at 244 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: