The Zero X is an electric motorcycle

Electric motorcycles and scooters

Electric motorcycles and scooters are vehicles with two or three wheels that use electric motors to attain locomotion. Electric motorcycles, as distinguished from scooters, do not have a step-through frame....

 manufactured by Zero Motorcycles

Zero Motorcycles

Zero Motorcycles Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells high performance electric motorcycles. Formerly Electricross, it was started in 2006 near Santa Cruz, California in Scotts Valley. The company was founded by Neal Saiki who is a former NASA engineer and has also won numerous design awards in...

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Specifications

The wheels are driven by hardened steel 420 chain and direct drive gearing.

Braking is performed by six-piston calipers per axle, with 9 inches (22.9 cm) front rotor.

It includes 17 by rear rim with 17 by rear tire and 20 by front tire.

Standard battery pack is made from lithium-ion, with rated range of up to two hours or 64 kilometres (39.8 mi). Recharging is done using 110 V or 220 V with charging time of two hours.

Other features include USB port that allow access to the bike's motor controls.

Extreme Package includes Higher Power Perm Motor with 10% more power over stock and faster top end speeds, customized stronger fork.

2009

Changes include improved chassis, which features hydroformed top tub, larger swing arms, thru-axle rear hub, shot-peened and anodized frame, organic frame gusseting, new number plate. As a result, it was 6 pounds (2.7 kg) heavier (now 151 lb or 68.5 kg) than 2008 model.

Prototype of 2009 model was unveiled in 2008 Alternative Energy and Transportation Expo in Santa Monica, California.

Marketing

Zero X was marketed as a cleaner alternative to traditional 250 cc off-road motorcycle.