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If you've been staring lustfully at an electric motorcycle but needed that little extra push to make the jump, Zero Motorcycles has a unique incentive in store: it'll pay for your first 25,000 miles on the road. Should you take the keys to any one of the company's two-wheelers between now and the end of May, you'll get a Visa gift card for the amount within a few weeks. Of course, the reason it can make such a seemingly generous offer is through the sheer efficiency of an electric engine: at a typical 10 cents for every kilowatt-hour, you're looking at just under $200 for what's likely several years of driving, even if you're particularly enthusiastic. Knowing that riding the same amount with a gas-powered bike practically requires taking out a small mortgage in the current economy, though, we'd say that Zero is just reminding us of an an advantage e-motorbikes already have.

Zero Motorcycles will pay for your first 25,000 e-motorbike miles, wants you to ride guilt-free originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 May 2012 15:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>E-Motorbikee-motorbikese-motorcycleelectric engineelectric motorelectric motorcycleelectric motorcycleselectric vehicleElectricEngineElectricMotorElectricMotorcycleElectricMotorcyclesElectricVehiclepromopromotiontransporttransportationzeroZero DSZero Motorcycleszero mxZero Szero xzero xuZeroDsZeroMotorcyclesZeroMxZeroSZeroXZeroXuFri, 18 May 2012 15:57:00 EST<![CDATA[Zero Motorcycles reveals longer range, longer lasting 2012 lineup (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/08/zero-motorcycles-reveals-longer-range-longer-lasting-2012-lineu/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/08/zero-motorcycles-reveals-longer-range-longer-lasting-2012-lineu/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/08/zero-motorcycles-reveals-longer-range-longer-lasting-2012-lineu/#comments Zero Motorcycles 2012 Lineup Zero Motorcycles is gearing up for 2012, and not by stockpiling canned goods and ammunition. The company is refreshing its line of all-electric bikes and adding a host of refinements, including a new powertrain and a battery pack rated to last as long as the motorcycle does (though, whether or not it lives up to that lofty claim in real-world conditions remains to be seen). Of particular interest is the 9kWh configuration of the Zero S, which has an estimated range of 114 miles -- making it the first EV bike available to consumers that can exceed 100 miles on a single charge. In total Zero will be shipping five models in February, starting at $7,695 for the XU, while the S and DS will fetch $11,495 or $13,995 in their respective 6kWh and 9kWh versions. Off-road enthusiasts can choose between the trail shredding Zero X at $9,995 or the motocross-minded Zero MX for $9,495. Check out the gallery below and the video after the break for peek at the company's 2012 line.

Gallery: Zero Motorcycles 2012 lineup

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Zero Motorcycles reveals longer range, longer lasting 2012 lineup (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>electric motorcycleelectric motorcyclesElectricMotorcycleElectricMotorcyclesEVEVsmotorcyclemotorcyclesvideozeroZero DSZero MotorcyclesZero MXZero SZero XZero XUZeroDsZeroMotorcyclesZeroMxZeroSZeroXZeroXuTue, 08 Nov 2011 15:13:00 EST<![CDATA[Zero Motorcycles unveils faster-charging, even quieter 2011 motorcycle lineup (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/08/zero-motorcycles-unveils-faster-charging-even-quieter-2011-moto/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/08/zero-motorcycles-unveils-faster-charging-even-quieter-2011-moto/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/08/zero-motorcycles-unveils-faster-charging-even-quieter-2011-moto/#comments To those who are still convinced that loud motorcycles make you more safe: it's best you look away now. The quietest bikes in the business just got even more silent. Zero Motorcycles just has unveiled its 2011 lineup of electric motorcycles and among a suite of generally tidy enhancements comes a change to belt drive. This means no more chains, no more chain lube, and no more rattling and grating noises. There's nothing but the sound of the wind and the faint scream of the motor, which you can hear for yourself in the video below. Also new is a 12.5 percent boost in battery capacity and a quick-charge option that drops charging times in half -- but does so at an up-front cost of $595. That's on top of the $9,995 for a road-going Zero S. Meanwhile the dual-sport Zero DS starts at $10,495, off-road Zero X at $7,995, and the higher-spec Zero MX $9,495. All are available for order right now.

Update: We spoke with the kind folks at Zero and got a little more information on that new trick charger. A current Zero S or Zero DS will take about four hours to charge, but if you opt for the $595 quick-charge it'll go down to just two hours -- though you can get a 90 percent in about an hour. The X and MX, meanwhile, can be fully charged in about an hour. This is without requiring any fancy plugs or DC converters, it's still just a standard 110 outlet!

Gallery: 2011 Zero S electric motorcycle


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Zero Motorcycles unveils faster-charging, even quieter 2011 motorcycle lineup (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Feb 2011 10:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2011californiaelectric motorcycleelectric vehicleElectricMotorcycleElectricVehicleevmotorcyclevideozerozero dszero motorcyclezero motorcycleszero mxzero szero xZeroDsZeroMotorcycleZeroMotorcyclesZeroMxZeroSZeroXTue, 08 Feb 2011 10:06:00 EST<![CDATA[Engadget's Holiday Gift Guide: Fun Stuff]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-fun-stuff/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-fun-stuff/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-fun-stuff/#commentsWelcome to the Engadget Holiday Gift Guide! The team here is well aware of the heartbreaking difficulties of the seasonal shopping experience, and we want to help you sort through the trash and come up with the treasures this year. Below is today's bevy of hand curated picks, and you can head back to the Gift Guide hub to see the rest of the product guides as they're added throughout the holiday season.
Still haven't found just the right gift for that particularly hard-to-buy-for someone in one of the more neatly defined categories? Well, then look no further, 'cause we've collected a wide assortment of other products right here that may have little in common with one another, but will each undoubtedly bring a smile to the face of anyone that receives one of them. Just try to remember you're not shopping for yourself.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bongobongo drum t-shirtBongoDrumT-shirteigenharpeigenharp picoEigenharpPicohgghgg2009holiday gift guideholiday gift guide 2009HolidayGiftGuideHolidayGiftGuide2009mypressimypressi twistMypressiTwistnintendo wii supremeNintendoWiiSupremephosphorphosphor e-ink watchPhosphorE-inkWatchremote pet feederRemotePetFeedersparkle labsSparkleLabsstylophonestylophone beatboxStylophoneBeatboxwiizero motorcycleszero sZeroMotorcyclesZeroSMon, 21 Dec 2009 18:21:00 EST<![CDATA[Engadget shreds on the Zero S all-electric motorcycle (with video!)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/23/engadget-shreds-on-the-zero-s-all-electric-motorcycle-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/23/engadget-shreds-on-the-zero-s-all-electric-motorcycle-with-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/23/engadget-shreds-on-the-zero-s-all-electric-motorcycle-with-video/#commentsZero S electric motorcycle test ride and review It's not the first. It's not the fastest. It's not the lightest, the strongest, the cheapest, or even the best looking electric motorcycle out there. It is, however, one of the very few you can order today and, when it ships next month, ride it (legally) on the highways and byways of all 50 states. Europe, too. Among that very limited group the Zero S electric supermoto (or electrimoto as we've taken to calling it) is certainly a standout, completely custom-built around battery and motor, and we were lucky enough to take it for a spin on a hazy, dingy, frequently traffic'd New York City side street -- just the sort of conditions a two-wheeled urban warrior/commuter relishes. Read on for our full impressions and a video that will take you along for the ride.

Gallery: Zero S Motorcycle

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In the world of motorcycling the motard is a bike for crazies -- not packing much power but offering plenty of grunt for wheelies and other urban antics, making them quite popular amongst those who ride the city streets. They're typically modified off-roaders, as is the case with Zero X's new Zero S. The company took its electric dirtbike, added some street-friendly tires, tweaked the suspension, and doubled the battery life to offer 60 miles to a charge despite keeping the weight down to just 225 pounds. While a zero-to-60 time of five seconds won't win any awards from two-wheeled aficionados, that's more than quick enough to ensure victory at stoplights. A top speed of just 60 mph means highways are to be avoided, but they're no fun anyway. You can throw your leg over your own later this month for $9,950, or catch a video of this near-silent screamer right now after the break.

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