Zero SR/F vs LiveWire S2 Del Mar
Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
The Zero SR/F and LiveWire S2 Del Mar are among the most cross-shopped naked bikes of 2026. The LiveWire S2 Del Mar undercuts the Zero SR/F by about $5,696, so value is squarely on the table. On paper the Zero SR/F leads on power with 110 hp. Below we put them head to head on price, performance, weight and seat height, then give our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
Our pickZero
Zero SR/F
LiveWire
LiveWire S2 Del MarThe verdict
The Zero SR/F edges it overall at 8/10, but the LiveWire S2 Del Mar wins on best for new riders, so let how you ride decide.
LiveWire S2 Del Mar
84 hp.
Zero SR/F
110 hp and 0.50 hp/kg, the strongest here.
LiveWire S2 Del Mar
Our 7.9/10 at $15,499, the most bike per dollar.
LiveWire S2 Del Mar
199 kg with an 775 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.
Zero SR/F
Our top score in this matchup at 8/10.
Cyan marks the best figure in each row. Specs are the most-cited for the current model; verify before relying on them.
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Zero SR/F vs LiveWire S2 Del Mar: your questions answered
Which is faster, the Zero SR/F or the LiveWire S2 Del Mar?
The Zero SR/F makes the most power at 110 hp and 190 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.
Which is cheaper, the Zero SR/F or the LiveWire S2 Del Mar?
The LiveWire S2 Del Mar is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $15,499.
Which is lighter, the Zero SR/F or the LiveWire S2 Del Mar?
The LiveWire S2 Del Mar is the lightest at 199 kg, which makes it the easiest to manage at low speed and in the bends.
Which is better for a beginner, the Zero SR/F or the LiveWire S2 Del Mar?
For a new rider we'd point to the LiveWire S2 Del Mar: 84 hp and 199 kg make it the most approachable of the group.
