CFMoto 800MT-ES vs Zero DSR/X
Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
The CFMoto 800MT-ES and Zero DSR/X are among the most cross-shopped adventure bikes of 2026. The CFMoto 800MT-ES undercuts the Zero DSR/X by about $13,796, so value is squarely on the table. On paper the Zero DSR/X leads on power with 100 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 pickCFMoto
CFMoto 800MT-ES
Zero
Zero DSR/XThe verdict
The CFMoto 800MT-ES edges it overall at 8/10, but the Zero DSR/X wins on most exciting, so let how you ride decide.
CFMoto 800MT-ES
90 hp.
Zero DSR/X
100 hp and 0.40 hp/kg, the strongest here.
CFMoto 800MT-ES
Our 8/10 at $10,499, the most bike per dollar.
CFMoto 800MT-ES
231 kg with an 825 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.
CFMoto 800MT-ES
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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CFMoto 800MT-ES vs Zero DSR/X: your questions answered
Which is faster, the CFMoto 800MT-ES or the Zero DSR/X?
The Zero DSR/X makes the most power at 100 hp and 229 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.
Which is cheaper, the CFMoto 800MT-ES or the Zero DSR/X?
The CFMoto 800MT-ES is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $10,499.
Which is lighter, the CFMoto 800MT-ES or the Zero DSR/X?
The CFMoto 800MT-ES is the lightest at 231 kg, which makes it the easiest to manage at low speed and in the bends.
Which is better for a beginner, the CFMoto 800MT-ES or the Zero DSR/X?
For a new rider we'd point to the CFMoto 800MT-ES: 90 hp and 231 kg make it the most approachable of the group.
