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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.

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2014 Zero FX Dirt Review – Video

February 28, 2014 1
2014 Zero FX Dirt Review – Video
What better place is there to test the electric Zero FX's off-road chops than in the backyard of AMA Hall-of-Famer ...

2014 Zero SR – First Ride Teaser

2014 Zero SR – First Ride Teaser
February 19, 2014 5
Zero was kind enough to grant Motorcycle.com the very first SR press bike, and while we’re still putting it through ...

2013 Zero S Review

2013 Zero S Review
April 19, 2013
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.

The 10 Hottest Bikes of 2013

The 10 Hottest Bikes of 2013
January 2, 2013
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.

2013 Zero Motorcycles Lineup

2013 Zero Motorcycles Lineup
October 3, 2012
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.

Best Motorcycles of 2012

Best Motorcycles of 2012
August 24, 2012
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.

2012 Zero DS Review - Video

2012 Zero DS Review - Video
March 1, 2012
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!

Motorcycle.com Best of 2011 Awards

Motorcycle.com Best of 2011 Awards
August 18, 2011
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.

2011 Zero XU Review [Video]

2011 Zero XU Review [Video]
June 30, 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.
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Zero Comparisons

2013 Brammo Empulse R vs Zero S ZF11.4 - Video

2013 Brammo Empulse R vs Zero S ZF11.4 - Video
April 25, 2013
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.

2010 Electric Motorcycle Shootout

2010 Electric Motorcycle Shootout
August 4, 2010
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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  • AMA Honors Zero and Scot Harden with Bessie Stringfield Award

    The American Motorcyclist Association has bestowed a special recognition award to Zero Motorcycles and its Vice President of Marketing, Hall-of-Famer Scot Harden, for their work in attracting new riders and the positive impact they’ve delivered to mainstream media. Harden (pictured above from our recent Zero FX dirt riding review) and Zero were awarded the AMA […] more

  • Getting Dirty With The 2014 Zero FX

    I’ve done plenty of miles aboard the Zero FX. I first rode one when I competed at Pikes Peak last year, then rode one again a few months later during a 24-hour endurance race. All this time, however, I’ve never ridden one straight as it comes off the showroom floor. Nor have I ridden one […] more

  • Edeweiss Introduces Electric Motorcycle Tour of the Alps

    One of the most common critiques about electric motorcycles is the limited range available in their lithium-ion batteries. Motorcycle tour company Edelweiss Bike Travel will put those concerns to the test, with its new zero-emission Alps Electric Tour. The week-long tour package includes five days of riding through the Austrian Alps, covering from 70 to […] more

  • 2012-2013 Zero Motorcycles Recalled for Buggy Controller Firmware

    Zero Motorcycles is recalling 2013 FX and 2012-2013 XU, S and DS models because of a problem with its controller firmware that could cause a motorcycle to suddenly shut down. According to documents released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the controller firmware on some models may disconnect power to the motor in response […] more

  • Electric Vehicle Tax Credits End Today

    Two federal incentives aimed at increasing electric vehicle sales are set to end on January 1, 2014. The first provides a 30% tax credit (up to $1000) for individuals who install a high-speed electric vehicle charger in their homes. The second covers up to 10% of the cost of an electric motorcycle, up to $2500. […] more

  • New U.S. Electric Roadrace Series Set To Debut In 2014

    We should have seen the writing on the wall earlier. The eRoadRacing series cut its ties to its Australian arm before the start of the end of the 2012 season, and there are strong rumors it will be announcing plans to focus its efforts solely in Europe for 2014 and beyond. That rumor is strengthened […] more

  • Terry Hershner Attempting E-Bike Cross-Country Record Aboard Zero S

    E-bike mega-miler, Terry Hershner, is at it again. In June of last year, Hershner became the first person to cross the United States on an electric motorcycle. This time, he’s attempting to become the fastest person to cross the country on an electric bike, going from San Diego, California to Jacksonville Beach, Florida, and he’s […] more

  • 2013 FIM eRoad Racing World Cup Cancelled

    The International Motorcycling Federation (FIM) and TTXGP have cancelled the eRoad Racing World Cup final. The final, which would pit the top teams from the electric racing championship’s North American and European series, was originally scheduled to take place Nov. 17 as a support race for the World Superbike Championship round at India’s Buddh International […] more

  • EICMA 2013: 2014 Zero SR First Impressions Video

    Electric motorcycle manufacturer Zero announced a number of upgrades across its entire 2014 streetbike lineup at the 2013 EICMA show along with an all-new sportier model called the SR. Editor-in-Chief Kevin Duke gives us a rundown on the Zero SR’s features including its 56% improvement in torque and 24% increase in power over the Zero […] more

  • EICMA 2013: 2014 Zero Motorcycles Street Lineup

    Zero Motorcycles made two big announcements for its 2014 street model lineup during this, the second day of EICMA 2013. First is the introduction of the Z-Force Power Tank accessory that allows riders on a Zero S or Zero DS to travel up to 171 miles in the city or 88 miles on the highway. […] more

  • San Mateo Police Pick Zero Motorcycles

    The San Mateo Police Department, located in Northern California, just south of San Francisco, has purchased a 2013 Zero DS Police edition to include into its downtown patrol unit. The Zero DS Police edition, which is built specifically for the needs of law enforcement officials based on their direct input, was selected due to the […] more

  • LAPD Testing Brammo Empulse LE and Zero DS Police Motorcycles

    The Los Angeles Police Department is testing new police motorcycles from Brammo and Zero, trying to determine if it should add electric models to its existing fleet of gas-powered motorcycles. Chief Charlie Beck made a bit of a splash last month, arriving at the Los Angeles Police Museum last month on the Brammo Empulse LE […] more

  • Results From This Weekends eRoadRace Event At Indianapolis

    Electric motorcycles took to the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend as part of the new FIM eRoadRacing series, a merger between the FIM ePower series and TTXGP series. The event served as a support race to the MotoGP circus, with Shane Turpin taking the overall win ahead of his teammate Eric Bostrom. Both were onboard […] more

  • 2011-2012 Zero S, DS Recalled for Corroding Brake Caliper Mounts

    Zero Motorcycles is recalling the 2011-2012 Zero S and Zero DS because their front brake caliper mounting bolts may be susceptible to corrosion. According to documents released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the affected units were assembled with incorrect grade front caliper mounting bolts. These bolts may experience stress corrosion through environmental corrosion, […] more

  • 2013 FIM eRoadRacing World Cup Laguna Seca Results

    Eric Bostrom took the victory in a crash-filled race at Laguna Seca to open the U.S. leg of the 2013 FIM eRoadRacing World Cup. Three out of eight racers crashed out on the first of nine laps while pole qualifier Shane Turpin retired with a mechanical breakdown on the penultimate lap. For most of the […] more

  • Terry Hershner Places Second In Canada To Mexico Electric Rally Aboard Zero S

    In a field comprised entirely of electric cars like the Nissan Leaf, Toyota RAV4 EV, and the uber-expensive Tesla Model S and Tesla Roadster, Terry Hershner, aboard his highly modified 2012 Zero S beat all but one of them in the BC2BC Electric Rally, held the first week of July, where participants travel from British […] more

  • Zero Motorcycles And Hollywood Electrics Set Records At 2013 Pikes Peak Hill Climb

    Over the past week, I’ve filed updates on my progress from the 2013 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. You can find the practice and qualifying report here, and the final results here. The event was a momentous occasion for  Zero Motorcycles and Hollywood Electrics, as this marks the first time a class was formed specifically for Zero […] more

  • 2013 Zero FX and XU Recalled for Battery Module Water Protection

    Zero Motorcycles is recalling certain 2013 models of the street-legal FX and XU because of a defect in the waterproofing of their batteries. According to documents released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, defects in the internal sealing in the battery could allow water to leak inside and contact the power cells. This may […] more

  • Motorcycle Results From The 2013 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

    The 91st running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is in the books, and while much of the media attention focused on Sebastien Loeb demolishing the outright course record, setting the first eight-minute lap with a 8:13.878 — over 90 seconds faster than the previous lap record —in his Peugeot 208 T16, history was […] more

  • Motorcycle.com Saturday Update From Pikes Peak

    It’s Saturday on the eve of the 91st running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, and a lot has happened over the past week. From the moment we arrived in Colorado Springs on Monday for registration and technical inspection, there’s been excitement in the air because both car and motorcycle divisions are poised to […] more

  • Zero Supplies 100 Police Motorcycles for Bogota, Colombia

    Zero Motorcycles announced the sale and deployment of 100 Zero DS Police bikes in Bogota, Colombia. The Bogota Police Department will use its fleet of electric motorcycles for regular patrols, traffic enforcement and other daily police uses. The Bogota P.D. may order additional units in the future, but the initial batch of 100 machines will […] more

  • Motorcycle.com Features Editor Troy Siahaan To Race 2013 Zero FX At Pikes Peak

    Zero Motorcycles and Hollywood Electrics, the nation’s leading Zero dealer, are teaming up to tackle the 91st running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on Sunday, June 30. The team will feature six riders, including yours truly, with half riding the 2013 Zero S and the others, including myself, riding 2013 Zero FX models. […] more

  • Zero Motorcycles Launches New Apparel and Accessories Store

    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

  • Zero S Voted European E-Bike Of 2013

    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

  • Hong Kong Government To Use Zero S Motorcycles

    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

  • Mark Blackwell Recognized as AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Legend

    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

  • 2013 Zero MMX Military Motorcycle Announced for U.S. Special Operations Forces

    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

  • Zero Motorcycles Moves To New Location Due To Growth

    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

  • Ex-BMW Executive Pieter De Waal Joins Zero Motorcycles Board of Directors

    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 Mobile App Can Adjust Motorcycles Performance

    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