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ANTA CRUZ, Calif., March 27, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Zero Motorcycles today announced the Zero X, a no-compromise electric motorcycle that has race winning performance without the obnoxious noise and pollution of regular gasmotorcycles. Its electric drive system provides incredible torque, delivering all you would expect in a full-fledged high performance motorcycle.
"I rode the Zero X prototype in a demonstration motocross race in Las Vegas in 2007 and was very impressed," said National Motocross Champion, Hall of Famer and TV commentator Jeff Emig. "I'm expecting the production version to have a huge impact in the motor sports industry."
"Local motorcycle and backyard tracks are being closed because of the noise and pollution made by gasoline engines. I built the Zero X to enjoy off- road riding without the loud engine noise. At first customers are interested in our motorcycle because it's silent and clean," said Neal Saiki, inventor and founder of Zero Motorcycles. "After a test ride, they are amazed with the extraordinary power and torque that is packed in the lightweight battery unit."
The Zero X is not a gas motorcycle conversion and was designed from the ground up to operate on 100% electric power. Neal applied his aerospace engineering degree and 15 years as a leading mountain bike designer to the problem. The chassis is made out of aircraft aluminum making it one of the lightest motorcycle frames on the planet at 18 pounds. More than 300 individual parts were custom fabricated and result in a total weight of only 140 pounds. That helps the Zero X weigh in at less than half the weight of a gas powered motorcycle.
What makes the Zero X truly different from other electric motorcycles is the use of a special high power Lithium Ion battery. The Zero X is the only motorcycle in production today that incorporates this powerful, longer lasting, and more efficient battery solution. Zero Motorcycle's patent-pending high capacity power grid technology has the highest power density (power storage per weight) battery pack on the market, delivering the full current of the battery pack immediately, safely and without overheating. Riders get the enjoyment of up to 2 hours of quality riding without seeing any impact on performance. To complete the cycle and keep it green, the Zero X battery unit is 100% recyclable and landfill approved.
Zero Motorcycles is even getting mountain bikers interested in riding an electric motorcycle. "This motorcycle has given me the connection with the trail, the single tracking maneuverability and closeness to nature I get on a mountain bike; while blasting up the hill at full throttle," says Mark Weir, International Professional Mountain Bike racer.
Zero Motorcycles has created the next generation of motorcycle technology. With the release of the Zero X, the first of what will be a series of powerful, capable, clean electric motorcycles is now available.
You can find out more about the Zero X and general information on Zero Motorcycle's website, http://www.zeromotorcycles.com.
For media information, please contact Ashley Millan, DRIVEN Media Communications http://www.drivenontheweb.com, 951-587-9465 or media@zeromotorcycles.com
SOURCE Zero Motorcycles
ANTA CRUZ, Calif., March 27, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Zero Motorcycles today announced the Zero X, a no-compromise electric motorcycle that has race winning performance without the obnoxious noise and pollution of regular gasmotorcycles. Its electric drive system provides incredible torque, delivering all you would expect in a full-fledged high performance motorcycle.
"I rode the Zero X prototype in a demonstration motocross race in Las Vegas in 2007 and was very impressed," said National Motocross Champion, Hall of Famer and TV commentator Jeff Emig. "I'm expecting the production version to have a huge impact in the motor sports industry."
"Local motorcycle and backyard tracks are being closed because of the noise and pollution made by gasoline engines. I built the Zero X to enjoy off- road riding without the loud engine noise. At first customers are interested in our motorcycle because it's silent and clean," said Neal Saiki, inventor and founder of Zero Motorcycles. "After a test ride, they are amazed with the extraordinary power and torque that is packed in the lightweight battery unit."
The Zero X is not a gas motorcycle conversion and was designed from the ground up to operate on 100% electric power. Neal applied his aerospace engineering degree and 15 years as a leading mountain bike designer to the problem. The chassis is made out of aircraft aluminum making it one of the lightest motorcycle frames on the planet at 18 pounds. More than 300 individual parts were custom fabricated and result in a total weight of only 140 pounds. That helps the Zero X weigh in at less than half the weight of a gas powered motorcycle.
What makes the Zero X truly different from other electric motorcycles is the use of a special high power Lithium Ion battery. The Zero X is the only motorcycle in production today that incorporates this powerful, longer lasting, and more efficient battery solution. Zero Motorcycle's patent-pending high capacity power grid technology has the highest power density (power storage per weight) battery pack on the market, delivering the full current of the battery pack immediately, safely and without overheating. Riders get the enjoyment of up to 2 hours of quality riding without seeing any impact on performance. To complete the cycle and keep it green, the Zero X battery unit is 100% recyclable and landfill approved.
Zero Motorcycles is even getting mountain bikers interested in riding an electric motorcycle. "This motorcycle has given me the connection with the trail, the single tracking maneuverability and closeness to nature I get on a mountain bike; while blasting up the hill at full throttle," says Mark Weir, International Professional Mountain Bike racer.
Zero Motorcycles has created the next generation of motorcycle technology. With the release of the Zero X, the first of what will be a series of powerful, capable, clean electric motorcycles is now available.
You can find out more about the Zero X and general information on Zero Motorcycle's website, http://www.zeromotorcycles.com.
For media information, please contact Ashley Millan, DRIVEN Media Communications http://www.drivenontheweb.com, 951-587-9465 or media@zeromotorcycles.com
SOURCE Zero Motorcycles
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Imagine a first turn full of bikes that sound like blenders.
yeah, that would suck.
Imagine a first turn full of bikes that sound like blenders.
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It really is not as much for the riders on the street bike as it is for the blind people.
http://www.evdrive.com/index.html[/quote:2hbk2ufs]
Yeah I saw that a little while back. Seems legit since it is a CRF250 frame and suspenders.
[img:2hbk2ufs]http://www.evdrive.com/Emoto_project/images/images/P1000994_000.JPG[/im…]
It'd look pretty funny to the neighbors, with dirtbikes silently launching 5 feet over a 6 foot fence, then disappearing until the next jump.
Every kid and their brother are going to be ripping around the streets everywhere on electric dirtbikes from pepboys.
Every kid and their brother are going to be ripping around the streets everywhere on electric dirtbikes from pepboys.[/quote:ifn5b6ls]
This particular company is American I believe. The designer worked for NASA and they seem to have a pretty legit effort going here.
If someone said in 1995 that a four stroke would win a title within five years people would have said they were on crack. This might fall into that category.
yeah, that would suck.
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honestly being around sport the better part of 35 years, I would love to have a first corner full of bikes with a electric type sound. I am sick and tired of loud ass four strokes. Lets face it we have to get this quieted down, maybe not totally electric but before AMA "bans" them, like they have multicylinder, and 2 wheel drives, be cool to INCLUSIVE. I would pay 10k for a proven electric machine before I would pay 8k for a turd.
I'd work on making the central area more sleek. Too boxy now.
I like a wrap around plastic body that wouldn't catch on your clothing or boots.
It needs BNG.
Laptop batteries, ha.
Pit Row
down with innovation!
Thought the sound(not that loud of one) was part of the thrill riding or watchin'....
Imagine a first turn full of bikes that sound like blenders.
yeah, that would suck.[/quote:eg1j603s]
Now that frickin' funny.
The one built on the Honda chassis looks interesting, but the weight will have to come down about 60 pounds before I would buy one. It's a porker.
[youtube1:2v1ncp7g]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVh1HxIbBwA[/youtube1:2v1ncp7g]
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What are they comparing the weight to? Is Harley making dirtbikes?
[quote:3k68zbp5]The Zero X accelerates from 0-30 in under 2 seconds! The Zero's electric motor delivers over 20 horsepower and similar performance to a 250cc gas powered off-road motorcycle. With an electric motor you get 100% torque at all times for instantaneous throttle response and incredible off-the-line performance. [/quote:3k68zbp5]
[url:3k68zbp5]http://youtube.com/watch?v=TEJM5ZnuptU[/url:3k68zbp5]
Why did they race against each other instead of racing against a 250F? Bet it would be fun as a backyard toy though.
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