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Zero MX

Joe Magro — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:28:38 +0000

Another electric motorcycle launched by Zero. With a newly designed suspension and frame its stronger, lighter and more agile then ever, here are some numbers to crunch:

50 ft-lbs of torque
Total weight is 156 lbs
23 hp
Battery range up to 2 hours or 40 miles
Recharge time Less than 2 hours
Typical cost to recharge is less than $.01 per mile

There are just too many other features and upgrades to the latest dirt bike to list them all here, if your interested check out the Zero site for all the details.

Hit the jump to watch the Zero MX in action.

2009 Zero X Electric Motorcycle

Joe Magro — Fri, 29 May 2009 14:36:41 +0000

After announcing the Zero S earlier this year, Zero Motorcycles have now released info on the 2009 Zero X. The new electric motorcycle not only features updated custom bodywork and a more advanced brake system, it also comes with a new two year limited warranty that is extended to all of their motorcycles, including two new warranty plans for increased coverage. You can run through all of new features and upgrades here.

Hit the jump to watch some video contest winners.

Zero S Officially Announced

Joe Magro — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 13:54:21 +0000

With its lithium-ion power pack and handmade aircraft grade aluminum frame, it claims to be the fastest, lightest, cleanest and most fun electric motorcycle. You can read over all of the listed specs and features from their website, just too many to list here!

Check out the video of the Zero S on the track after the jump.

Tax Credits for Electric Bikes

Joe Magro — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 18:22:04 +0000

Two major players in electric motorcycles, Vectrix and Zero Motorcycles, are eligible for a 10% Federal tax credit for plug-in vehicles. Zero Motorcycles, already known for its electric dirt bikes, is launching a new street legal version, the Zero S coming sometime this spring. As for Vectrix, you can still get a tax credit on its scooters but as for its street bike concept there has been no confirmation from the company if it’s in production or even will be produced at all.

The legislation will also provide almost $2 billion to the American battery industry to tackle some of the shortcomings of electric vehicles – distance on a charge and the time it takes to full charge the battery are the main concerns. Speed is also an issue with cars, but with a top speed of 70mph on the Zero S and 50mph on the Vectrix VX-1 it doesn’t seem to be a problem on two wheels.