Setting A New World Record: The Largest Off Road Race…On Electric Motorcycles

Posted on April 8, 2009 by Cristina Foung .

Last Saturday and Sunday, April 4th to 5th, about 50 motocross riders participated in the first 24 hour long endurance race….on electric motorcycles. The event, 24 Hours of Electricross, was hosted by Zero Motorcycles, the creators of the Zero X motorcycle, an off-road electric bike, and the soon-to-come Zero S street legal motorcycle. From 11 a.m. on Saturday to 11 a.m. on Sunday, 10 teams competed to see which could complete the most laps on one Zero X motorcycle. With a maximum of 3 batteries, the teams had to consider their speed, use of their braking systems, and how often to switch out and charge their batteries.

Mission One: World’s Fastest Electric Motorcycle

Posted on February 6, 2009 by Matt Embrey .

San Francisco based Mission Motors unveiled this jaw dropping, face melting Electric Motorcycle yesterday at the 2009 TED conference.  I am going to cut straight to the chase… aside from being sexy as hell, the Mission One has a range of 150 miles and it will get you there in an hour (top speed 150mph)! 

The Uno Electric Motorcycle, or MotorUnicycle

Posted on May 8, 2008 by Matt Embrey .

Upgrade: $TBD

Dubbed the Uno, this crazy Segway / crotch rocket hybrid is the result of teen, Ben Gulak’s preternatural engineering skills combined with his desire to help the environment.  This “motorUnicycle” actually has two wheels, side by side, and is reportedly easy to ride.  Pictured above is an actual working prototype that weights about 120 [...]

Zero Emissions Dirt Bike - The Zero X

Posted on April 10, 2008 by Matt Embrey .

Upgrade: $7450+

The Zero X is an all electric dirt bike sans emissions and noise.  With a top speed of 60 mph and the ability to go 0-30 in under 2 seconds, this is no wimpy bike.  It is driven by  a permanent magnet electric motor that is powered by a special high powered [...]