American motorcycle company Zero has released its 2011 line of electric bikes: the S, DS, X, and MX. Every model in the line has received a host of technical upgrades and new styling. One of the highlights is the quick-charge system that allows to charge the batteries nearly half the time of the standard version. Other changes come in the form of things like upgraded brakes, suspension and refined charge status indicator.
„During the past year, we’ve benefitted from experienced new leadership and the results are clear. In close collaboration at our Santa Cruz based offices, we have designed and built the world’s finest collection of electric motorcycles: motorcycles that strike the optimum balance between performance, range, weight, affordability and availability.” says the press release.
Highlights to the 2011 model line include:
- Every model is now ‘quick-charge’ capable using an optional upgrade
- Every model has been completely overhauled both technically and visually
- New brakes, suspension and wheels for every model
- A silent and maintenance free belt drive system for the Zero S and Zero DS
- Street legal versions of the Zero X and Zero MX
2011 Zero S Specifications and Photos
2011 Zero DS Specifications and Photos
2011 Zero X Specifications and Photos
2011 Zero MX Specifications and Photos
via Zero Motorcycles