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When the UK stated that they would be cutting the very same grants that they had put out to encourage the masses toward electric travel, many were confused as hell – I know that I certainly was. It didn’t make sense – we even covered the reaction of Chief Executive of the Motorcycle Industry Association …

Zero Motorcycles has issued a recall of the 2022 model year SR, SR/F, and SR/S electric motorcycles over an incorrect brake pad that may have been installed in the rear caliper. Asphalt and Rubber report that “45 motorcycles in question fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 122, “Motorcycle …

Zero Motorcycles has been around for a while, despite only really showing up in the market in a big way in the last couple of years. A specialist company making electric motorcycles, you won’t find any screaming inline fours, rumbling v-twins, or chattering parallel twins here. All you will find is the low whine of …

A decade ago, we couldn’t have said that electric motorcycles were as efficient as they are today.  They were heavier, clunky, sported multiple problems, and didn’t have the range of charging locations that our countries currently hold.  Now, they’re starting to give fossil fuel machines a run for their money – to the point where even …

When it comes to art, it doesn’t matter what niche the talent comes from – creativity is a flexible thing, so it’s not surprising to see inventions that work well on crossover collabs.  Here at wBW, we’ve seen lots of those projects funnel through the pipeline. We’ve covered tattoo artists’ collabs with custom shops to …

ZERO Motorcycles has just had an early release of their 2022 Lineup – and the rush is apparently due to a massive surge in demand for electric bikes.  Since the lockdowns of 2020, the motorcycle industry has been booming. Bikers need bikes to bike, and a hoonigan finding themself at home with extra cheese in …

With countries like America and Canada promising net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, it’s no wonder that more and more motorcycle companies are getting on the energy-efficient bandwagon. Torque remains a huge priority, and the main problem to solve has been power management in an engine that faces more and more limitations. While the battle for …

Zero Motorcycles has just reported that their highly successful ‘Cash For Carbon’ incentive program is back at participating dealerships – and the timing is impeccable. The clever trade-in incentive began as a method for gas-powered motorcyclists to upgrade their rides for a more energy-efficient and low-carbon experience. Today, unprecedented times have created a wealth of …

Introduction I’m the guy who can often be found eating dessert before the meal or breakfast at dinner time. So I’m going to start off by saying the Zero DSR is an incredible experience. There, saved everyone loads of time. Haters can start bitching right away and fanboys can say I told you so. Simple …

Zero’s EV R&D Brings All The Boys To The Yard “I could teach you, but I’d have to charge”. Zero is on a roll with the sheer volume of collaboration efforts they have involved themselves in as of late. I guess that when you have the best EV bike on the market, other OEM’s will …

Three Pieces, One Design Just like the guys from Donut Media said (here’s the video), you can’t own a Tesla without a cringey vanity plate tacked onto the back to inform everyone else on the roadways that you’re a witty genius that has decided to give up traditional petrol-powered transportation and instead opted for the …

2021 Zero FX: Trail-Shredding EV Power in a Lightweight Package Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links Out of the five dual-sport motorcycles Zero has in their new 2021 lineup, the 2021 Zero FX can be found at the bottom of the performance and pricing scale, but don’t let that fool you into thinking …

2021 Zero DSR/BF: The Apex Predator of Electric ADV Motorcycles Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2021 Zero DSR/BF (Black Forest) is the highest level available from Zero when it comes to dual-sport/ADV style bikes in their 2021 lineup. The bike is tailored to ADV enthusiasts and comes complete with all the …

2021 Zero DS: Dual-Sport Commuting With a Side of Trail Riding Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2021 Zero DS is the little brother to the DSR and DSR/BF models found in their complete 2021 lineup. This bike is a great all-around dual-sport choice for riders seeking an economical choice when commuting …

2021 Zero DSR: An Electric Dual-Sport For All Riding Styles Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links Why limit yourself to one style of riding when you can take your motorcycle quite literally anywhere? This is the exact niche that dual-sport motorcycles seek to fill, and more specifically, the Zero DSR. Buying a dirt …

2021 Zero FXS: Modern EV Technology in a Supermoto Formfactor Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links Supermoto style motorcycles have been the go-to for stunt riding and overall hoon-ing since they first gained popularity. They have characteristics of being light, ‘flickable’ and easily maneuverable due to their riding position and wide handlebars; making …

2021 Zero S: EV Performance on a Budget Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The American-built Zero S is the perfect motorcycle for riders seeking a cheaper EV option for their daily commute. This motorcycle has more modest performance and range numbers, but what it will excel at is getting you from point …

2021 Zero SR: The EV Mid-Range Master Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The Zero SR is the perfect midway point between the high and low-end range when looking at Zero’s 2021 model lineup. Due to this bike being approximately $5000 cheaper than the SR/S and SR/F models, you do have to make …

2021 Zero SR/S: An EV Sport Touring Option With Overwhelming Torque Numbers Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links Along with the Zero SR/F (aptly nicknamed ‘The EV Streetfighter’), the American-based EV motorcycle manufacturer also produces this SR/S model. The SR/S is a sport-touring version of the SR/F featuring full-fairings, sitting on top of …

2021 Zero SR/F: A Naked Motorcycle With Unlimited Torque Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2021 Zero SR/F is one of the top models that Zero Motorcycles offers in their 2021 lineup; a naked version of its SR/S full-fairing street-bike-styled brother. This model has all the industry leading features you would expect …

God From the Electric Machine Deus ex Machina has decided to team up with head-honcho of the EV charge, Zero Motorcycles, to bring a custom one-off Zero SR/S to compliment Zero’s new 2021 lineup of EV motorcycles. Deus ex Machina (god from the machine) is a custom motorcycle builder with a resume that stacks up …

Zero Emissions, Tons of Fun  Zero Motorcycles has been making quality electric motorcycles for years now, and the company continues to pick up steam. It’s the latest addition is the SR/S sport-touring bike, but as you can see below, there’s a slew of great electric motorcycles in its lineup.  While an electric bike isn’t going …

New Bikes? Zero Motorcycles has recently filed some new trademarks, which hints at a few new models. According to Motorcycle.com, the company filed Zero DSR/X and Zero FXE trademarks with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for use with “Electric motorcycles; Motorcycles and structural parts therefor; Motorcycles for motocross.” This is the same language used …

Zero Wants Your Gas Bike Zero Motorcycles is one of the many electric motorcycle companies out there, but it’s the one that stands out as a killer option and offers some of the best bikes. Now you have an even bigger incentive to switch to an electric bike thanks to Zero’s Cash for Carbon trade-in …

What Is the Best New Bike? Looking over the long list of new or updated motorcycles for 2020, I have to say that there are some truly killer machines out there this year. There are far more new or updated models than I originally thought, and there are standouts in each segment of the motorcycle …

A Good-Looking Electric Sportbike I reported not long ago about the leak of the Zero SR/S sportbike. That leak proved to be accurate. Zero just officially revealed the motorcycle and ahead of schedule. The bike is a sport-touring machine with a more relaxed riding position than the SR/F that came out last year.  The motorcycle …

Zero’s Latest Looks Pretty Good The new Zero SR/S wasn’t supposed to come out until the 24th. A pretty detailed video of the bike leaked out on YouTube. The motorcycle looks pretty great, and the video showcases specs and performance stats, too. A pretty big whoops, but still a super cool look at the bike …

Electricity Intensifies Zero Motorcycles will hold its first-ever Electric National competition during the motorcycle races at The One Motorcycle Show 2020. Only electric motorcycles will be allowed to compete in the race. The field will be filled by top-level racers and national-level riders. Cash prizes will be awarded. Currently, there’s no information about who will …

Plenty of Electric Bike Goodness Zero Motorcycles has recently announced its 2020 base model line. The company has a good crop of bikes, including the Black Forest DSR as an all-new global model. The bike used to be an EU-only model, but it now is available in all global markets. In terms of the whole model …

Cocky or Just Correct? In a recent interview with Motorcycle News, the CEO of Zero Motorcycles said that he isn’t scared of major manufacturers getting into the electric motorcycle game. Sam Paschel, the company’s CEO, seemed unworried when asked about the big names that are entering the market. He said his company knew the electric …

An Age-Old Race for a New Bike Electric motorcycles make a lot of sense for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. The air is so thin at the top that many internal combustion engines have trouble gulping the air they need. According to RideApart, Zero Motorcycles will compete in the hill climb event with its …

It’s an Impressive-Looking Bike The electric motorcycle manufacturer Zero has finally released the details of its new SR/F electric motorcycle. The company spent the last couple of months teasing little tidbits of information about its bike, and now with all of the stats in, we can say things look pretty good.  The Zero SR/F looks …

Another Teaser Gives Allows for Performance Speculation Zero Motorcycles will give all the juicy details of its new SR/F model come February 25, but the company keeps the teasers coming in the meantime. The most recent teaser is the video below. It’s a series of close up shots of the bike that gives you a …

We reported not long ago that Zero has a new motorcycle in the works. It’s called the SR/F and the company just teased a new image of the bike (shown above). While you can’t tell a ton from the image, you can see that it looks remarkably similar to the Zero SR. With that said, …

Here’s the big news in the world of motorcycles for the week of December 30, 2018. #1 – Arcimoto Snags $4.5 Million Investment For Electric Trike Production https://www.webbikeworld.com/arcimoto-snags-4-5-million-investment-for-electric-trike-production/ Electric trike company Arcimoto managed to get a 4.5 million dollar investment for production of its unique vehicle. This means the company will start churning these bikes …