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Zero Motorcycles delays shipment of 2009 S due to overheating motors

After getting a tip regarding a possible delay on the 2009 Zero S electric motorcycle, we contacted the company for confirmation. It seems that the original motor used in the S model was prone to overheat under certain circumstances in testing. A new motor is now being used that reportedly fixes the overheating problem and also allows for a slightly higher top speed. As it turns out, the company has already shipped a small number of 2009 models to customers, and those with deposits already in are being contacted and offered their bikes ... Read more →

Zero Motorcycles nabs EPA Certificate of Conformity, gets rated at 455 mpg Jeremy Korzeniewski

We still think it's a wee bit odd that electric motorcycles need a Certificate of Conformity from the Environmental Protection Agency, but that is indeed the case and Zero Motorcycles has issued a ...

Jay Leno reviews Zero S electric motorcycle [w/VIDEO] Jeremy Korzeniewski

We suspected it wouldn't take long for Jay Leno to throw a leg over the new Zero S electric motorcycle, and indeed the popular late night comedian and talk show host has just posted a video ...

Engadget throws a leg over the Zero S electric motorcycle Jeremy Korzeniewski

Our friends over at Engadget managed to snag some seat time on the new Zero S electric motorcycle, and their initial impressions are rather favorable. While it's 60-mile range and 60 mph top speed ...

Zero S electric supermoto to be unveiled in April Jeremy Korzeniewski

Zero Motorcycles, makers of electric off-road motorcycles, is planning to release its first street-legal machine next month. Speaking on Fox Car Report Live, company founder Neal Saiki let out a few ...

Zero Motorcycles delays shipment of 2009 S due to overheating motors 1 month ago on Autoblog Green

After getting a tip regarding a possible delay on the 2009 Zero S electric motorcycle, we contacted the company for confirmation. It seems that the original motor used in the S model was prone to overheat under certain circumstances in testing. A new motor is now being used that reportedly fixes ...

Zero Motorcycles nabs EPA Certificate of Conformity, gets rated at 455 mpg 1 month ago on Autoblog Green

We still think it's a wee bit odd that electric motorcycles need a Certificate of Conformity from the Environmental Protection Agency, but that is indeed the case and Zero Motorcycles has issued a press release indicating that its two-wheeled highway-speed EVs now satisfy that requirement. For ...

Jay Leno reviews Zero S electric motorcycle [w/VIDEO] 5 months ago on Autoblog Green

We suspected it wouldn't take long for Jay Leno to throw a leg over the new Zero S electric motorcycle, and indeed the popular late night comedian and talk show host has just posted a video review of the bike on the Jay Leno's Garage site. Zero founder and CTO Neal Saiki drops by and offers a ...

Engadget throws a leg over the Zero S electric motorcycle 6 months ago on Autoblog Green

Our friends over at Engadget managed to snag some seat time on the new Zero S electric motorcycle, and their initial impressions are rather favorable. While it's 60-mile range and 60 mph top speed will surely serve to limit its usefulness for a large portion of riders, those that can live with ...

Zero S electric supermoto to be unveiled in April 8 months ago on Autoblog Green

Zero Motorcycles, makers of electric off-road motorcycles, is planning to release its first street-legal machine next month. Speaking on Fox Car Report Live, company founder Neal Saiki let out a few intriguing details about the company's new Zero S electric supermoto bike, including the fact that it ...


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