Zero Engineering Type 6 Big Twin vs Saxon Whip (2014)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Zero Engineering Type 6 Big Twinstacks up against the Saxon Whip. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecZero Engineering Type 6 Big TwinSaxon Whip
Model year20142012
Price
Engine1573 cc1573 cc
Weight227 kg195 kg
Seat height26 mm
Fuel capacity1.9 L3.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Bremo 4-piston calipers
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Bremo 2- piston calipers
Tires5.00-16 / 5.00-16 90/90-21 / 200-18

Zero Engineering Type 6 Big Twin vs Saxon Whip — which should you buy?

Picking between the Zero Engineering Type 6 Big Twin and the Saxon Whip usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Zero Engineering Type 6 Big Twin brings its published horsepower in a 227 kg package, while the Saxon Whip counters with its own power figure at 195 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: