Zero Motorcycles is a company that has been producing electric motorcycles since 2006. Founded by Neal Saiki, a former aerospace engineer, Zero Motorcycles has become a leader in the electric motorcycle industry.
Zero Motorcycles began as a small startup in Santa Cruz, California. Saiki had been working on electric motorcycles since the late 1990s, but it wasn’t until 2006 that he was able to launch the company. Initially, the company focused on producing electric dirt bikes, but soon expanded to include street-legal models.
The first Zero Motorcycle was the Zero X, a dirt bike that was released in 2008. It was the first electric motorcycle to be sold commercially and was a huge success. The Zero X was followed by the Zero S, a street-legal electric motorcycle that was released in 2009. The Zero S was the first electric motorcycle to be sold in the United States and was a major milestone for the company.
In 2010, Zero Motorcycles released the Zero DS, a dual-sport electric motorcycle that was designed for both on- and off-road use. This was followed by the Zero FX, a lightweight electric motorcycle that was designed for urban riding. The Zero FX was the first electric motorcycle to be sold in Europe and was a major success.
In 2011, Zero Motorcycles released the Zero MMX, a military-grade electric motorcycle that was designed for use in the military. This was followed by the Zero SR, a high-performance electric motorcycle that was designed for street riding. The Zero SR was the first electric motorcycle to be sold in Japan and was a major success.
In 2012, Zero Motorcycles released the Zero FXS, a supermoto-style electric motorcycle that was designed for urban riding. This was followed by the Zero DSR, a dual-sport electric motorcycle that was designed for both on- and off-road use.
In 2013, Zero Motorcycles released the Zero S ZF7.2, a street-legal electric motorcycle that was designed for long-distance riding. This was followed by the Zero SR ZF13.0, a high-performance electric motorcycle that was designed for street riding.
In 2014, Zero Motorcycles released the Zero FXS ZF6.5, a supermoto-style electric motorcycle that was designed for urban riding. This was followed by the Zero DSR ZF14.4, a dual-sport electric motorcycle that was designed for both on- and off-road use.
In 2015, Zero Motorcycles released the Zero S ZF14.4, a street-legal electric motorcycle that was designed for long-distance riding. This was followed by the Zero SR ZF13.0, a high-performance electric motorcycle that was designed for street riding.
In 2016, Zero Motorcycles released the Zero FXS ZF7.2, a supermoto-style electric motorcycle that was designed for urban riding. This was followed by the Zero DSR ZF14.4, a dual-sport electric motorcycle that was designed for both on- and off-road use.
Today, Zero Motorcycles is a leader in the electric motorcycle industry. The company has released a wide range of electric motorcycles, from dirt bikes to street-legal models. Zero Motorcycles has also developed a range of accessories and technologies, such as regenerative braking and quick-charging systems, that make electric motorcycles more practical and enjoyable to ride.
Zero Motorcycles has come a long way since its inception in 2006. The company has become a leader in the electric motorcycle industry and has helped to make electric motorcycles more accessible and enjoyable to ride. Zero Motorcycles has also helped to reduce emissions and improve air quality, making it a leader in the fight against climate change.