Zero Motorcyles is a California-based manufacturer of electric motorcycles. Though the first Zero prototypes were produced in 2006, Zero is already one of the leaders of the electric motorcycle segment. Zero got its start in the off-road world with the Zero X dirt bike and has quickly expanded its lineup to include a variety of dual purpose electric motorcycles like the Zero DS and Zero XU.
If you're not yet weary of reading about how electric motorcycles have been approaching the speed and usability of petrol-powered bikes, here's another chance. The new 2013 Zero S is changing the way we judge these electron-excited two-wheelers.
This year looks like a particularly exciting time to be a motorcyclist, if for no other reason than the variety of bikes available across every category, including electric! Here then is our list of the top 10 bikes we're eager to ride in 2013.
This week Zero Motorcycles unveiled its 2013 lineup, brandishing five new models - the S, DS, XU, MX and an all-new street model, the FX - as the most technologically advanced to date.
It's again that time of the year when we select Motorcycle.com's Best Of choices - our annual MOBO awards. Surf along as we look back at the standout motorcycles of the past year.
Electric motorcycles have just crossed a new threshold. No longer play things for the Earth conscious and tree huggers among us who crave propulsion on two wheels. The Zero DS is a glimpse into the future of motorcycling. And we like it!
The motorcycles that have made their way to dealerships in the last 12 months have been category-crushing and stunningly well developed. After riding everything this year, here's our selections of the best motorcycles of 2011.
There's something about light motorcycles with narrow profiles, flat handlebars, spoke wheels and fairly long-travel suspension that brings out the inner hooligan in us.
Now in its fifth year, Zero is exultant over its new 2011 bikes. And why not? The new electric motorcycles look better and feel more sorted, having shed aspects that made them reminiscent of kit bikes.
Will the evolution of electric dirt bikes continue with the Zero Extreme MX? We were pleasantly surprised with how much fun we had tearing around on this silent steed.
With 100-mph top speeds and purported ranges beyond 100 miles, the 2013 Zero S and Brammo Empulse are the most advanced electric motorcycles in mass production. Let's see which bike comes out on top.
Who would have thought even three years ago that we'd be comparing three U.S.-manufactured electric street motorcycles priced for popular consumption, and with no less a mission than to change the world?
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Zero Motorcycles has introduced a new line of accessories and apparel to supplement its electric motorcycle offerings. The official Zero Motorcycles Shop offers a number of add-ons to improve comfort and/or performance, allowing Zero owners to customize their motorcycles to their preferences. Most items are designed for the Zero S and DS but some can [...] more
At Europe’s Clean Week 2020 elections, held earlier this month, the 2013 Zero S was voted the European e-Motorbike Of The Year 2013, followed in second place by the Zero DS. The Zero S has won the award for the third consecutive year. A conference aimed at providing an annual review of future-fuelled, environmentally friendly vehicles, [...] more
Today is a rather big day for Zero Motorcycles, as the company has signed its first East Asian distributor, Yuen Ho Trading Company, Ltd. (YHT), based in Hong Kong. To celebrate, the Hong Kong government has purchased 59 MY 2012 Zero S models, the single largest sale for Zero to date. The majority of these [...] more
American motocross pioneer, race team manager and motorcycle industry executive Mark Blackwell is getting another honor: being recognized as an AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Legend. Blackwell, who was inducted to the Hall of Fame in 2000, will be feted alongside the 2013 induction class during AMA Legends Weekend, Oct. 18-19 at the Green Valley [...] more
Zero Motorcycles has announced a new model designed for military use. The 2013 Zero MMX was designed specifically for the U.S. Special Operations Forces who could take advantage of a silent-running vehicle capable of moving rapidly over rough terrain. The MMX is based on the Zero MX but was developed under contract with the U.S. [...] more
Anyone who questions the future of electric motorcycles may want to take a look at Zero. The California-based company is moving its corporate and manufacturing headquarters to a new 47,000 square-foot location in Scotts Valley, California to meet demand. The new location is 26% larger than the company’s previous Scotts Valley location, and allows the [...] more
For the first time in its 90-year history, the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb will feature a class exclusively for electric motorcycles. Electing to take advantage of this new development, Zero Motorcycles and Hollywood Electrics, the first all-electric motorcycle dealership in the country, are joining forces to compete in this year’s event on June 30. [...] more
Zero Motorcycles announced the addition of Pieter De Waal as the newest member of its board of directors. De Waal provides Zero with more than 30 years of experience in the automotive and motorcycle industries. Formerly of Nissan, Delta (General Motors), Mercedes Benz and, most recently, BMW, De Waal has experience dealing with many facets [...] more
Zero Motorcycles has released a new mobile phone app that can be used to adjust a motorcycle’s performance. Available for Apple iOS and Android, the Zero Motorcycles App is compatible with all 2013 models as well as any future models. The app allows riders to connect their Zero motorcycles to their smartphones via Bluetooth, turning [...] more
Zero Motorcycles is offering two new police-spec electric motorcycles for law enforcement agencies and security companies for 2013. The Santa Cruz, Calif., company has been supplying police versions of Zero DS in 2012 (following an initial trial in 2011 in Scotts Valley, Calif.) with but 2013, the company is adding a new model based on [...] more
