A Cooler, More Colorful Zero Motorcycles Lineup For 2010
Today Zero rolled out their 2010 lineup of electric motorcycles. Most noticeable are the bold new graphics on all four models. The blue / black and red / black options are a big improvement on the white and black of 2009 although the Stormtrooper look is still an option.
The Zero S and DS now have [...]
In: Zero Motorcycles · Tagged with: 2010, 2010 Zero DS, 2010 Zero Motorcycles Lineup, 2010 Zero MX, 2010 Zero S, 2010 Zero X, air cooled, improvements, pictures, Video, Z-Force Air Induction, Zero, Zero DS, zero mirrors
eGrandPrix Race Series Lineup Complete | North American Championship Series Schedule
eGrandPrix completed the TTXGP venue list by adding Road America in Elkhart lake, WI as the June stop for the US series. The torcherous Isle Of man course may be off the list for 2010 but RA is no cake walk. It’s beautiful rolling hills and long, partially uphill straight will sap battery packs and [...]
In: TTXGP · Tagged with: Albacete, Brands Hatch, dates, eGrandPrix, Elkhart Lake, Infineon Raceway, Mugello, North American Championship Series, Road America, schedule, TTXGP, ttxgp schedule, venuses, Video, VIR
Video Infers Zero S Will Soon Get More Power
Zero Motorcycles posted a video of a guy from the Engineering department doing a burn out on a Zero S. The info on the video says it’s “a test of more powerful and unreleased powertrain.” I contacted Zero and they told me they recycled all the powdered rubber from the test and the smoke was [...]
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Quantya Snow X Prototype In Development
Quantya is experimenting with a prototype snowbike called the Quantya Snow X. The Snow X is a Quantya Track with what appears to be something similar to an Explorer Smart All Terrain System fitted. The system consists of a specially designed ski attached to the forks and a snowmobile-like track attached to the swing arm. [...]
In: Quantya · Tagged with: AD Boivin, AD Boivin Design, axpo, electric snow bike, electric snowmobile, Elektrotöffs, Explorer, Quantya, Quantya Snow X, Quantya Switzerland, quantyaparx, snow, snow cross, snow cross bike, snow riding, snowmobile, snowXbike, Switzerland, Video
Electric Moto EMAX 72DS MX Track Video
A grainy video of the Electric Moto EMAX 72DS being ridden around an outdoor motocross track was recently posted on YouTube. The footage is not the best but you can see the 13″ of Ohlins suspension soaking up landings and whoops. This video also gives us proof the bike has the electrics dialed in enough to ride in [...]
In: Electric Moto · Tagged with: 72 volt, ATK, Cannondale, Electric Moto, EMAX 72, motocross, motorcr, MX, Ohlins, track, Video
Phil Smage Playing Indoors On The Zero MX
The Smage bros. are two of those multi-talented guys you love to hate. If it has two wheels they can probably ride it better than you. Yeah, I’m sure it’s hard work that got them there but saying it’s heredity makes me feel better about my riding skills.
LP Motocross recently filmed Phil Smage on the [...]
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2009 Ride Green Eco Enduro Results And Video
Pictures and results have surfaced for the FIM Ride Green Eco Enduro which was held last weekend in Denmark and ran through Feddett, Moen and Copenhagen. 39 riders including many big European names in off road tackled 10 stages that combined enduro in most and supermoto in the final. Have a look at the pictures [...]
In: Racing · Tagged with: EcoEnduro, Enduro, FIM, Joel Smets, pictures, Quantya, race, Racing, results, Ride Green Eco Endruo, Video, Zero
Electric Moto EMAX 72DS Based on ATK Chassis
Since Ely Schless stepped down from CEO to CTC we have not heard much from Electric Moto and their Blade XT. They are back with a new website, a new CEO and a 72 Volt, full size electric dirtbike. It sits on high spec Tag/ wheels, Ohlins suspension and an aluminum frame that is unmistakably [...]
In: Electric Moto · Tagged with: 72 volt, ATK, Blade XT, dual sport, Electric Moto, Ely Schless, EMAX 72DS, Mitch Lenard, off road, pics, street legal, Video
Jay Leno’s Electric Motorcycle Collection
If you are into cars and motorcycles you probably know Jay Leno has one of the largest collections out there and many can be viewed at Jay Leno’s Garage. His video reviews and interviews make it obvious he is a true enthusiast.
Jay also openly and actively promotes alternative fuels. On the Leno Show he as [...]
In: Motorcycles · Tagged with: Aptera, Brammo, Enertia, Jay Leno, Jay Leno's Garage, Neal Saiki, reviews, Tesla Roadster, Video, Zero Motorcycles, Zero S, Zero X
SEV eTRICKS Crosses The Alps – Almost
Brammo is not the only motorcycle making an impressive journey this month. The French electric vehicle company SEV recently completed the Traversée des Alpes on their eTRICKS electric moped. The Traversée des Alpes is a three day trip through the mountains and the highest road in France. Each leg of the trip must be completed [...]
In: SEV · Tagged with: 1000 W, 48 Volt, DC brushless motor, eTRICKS, France, Guillaume Amory, Lithium Polymer, moped, off road, SEV, Traversée des Alpes, Video, x-dirt
