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{{Infobox Motorcycle
| name           = Zero X
| image          = Zero X 2011.jpg
| manufacturer   = [[Zero Motorcycles]]
| production     =
| successor      =
| class          =
| engine         = Electric motor
| top_speed      = {{Convert|60|mph|abbr=on}}
| power          = {{convert|17.4|kW|abbr=on}}
| torque         = {{convert|67.7|N.m|abbr=on}}
| transmission   = 1-speed
| suspension     =
| brakes         =
| tires          =
| rake_trail     =
| wheelbase      = {{convert|54|in|abbr=on}}
| length         =
| width          =
| height         =
| seat_height    ={{convert|36|in|abbr=on}}
| dry_weight     ={{convert|68.5|kg|abbr=on}} with battery
| wet_weight     = 
| fuel_capacity  = 2 kWh (58&nbsp;V&nbsp;@&nbsp;35&nbsp;A·h)
| related        = 
| similar        = 
| range          ={{convert|80|km/h|abbr=on}}
| price          =
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The '''Zero X''' is an [[Electric motorcycles and scooters|electric motorcycle]] manufactured by [[Zero Motorcycles]].

==Specifications==
The wheels are driven by hardened steel 420 chain and direct drive gearing.

Braking is performed by six-piston calipers per axle, with a {{convert|9|in|adj=on}} front rotor.

It includes {{cvt|17|by|2.5|in}} rear rim with {{cvt|17|x|3.5|in}} rear tire and {{cvt|20|x|3.0|in}} front tire.

Standard battery pack is made from lithium-ion, with rated range of up to two hours or {{cvt|64|km}}. Recharging is done using 120&nbsp;V or 240&nbsp;V with a charging time of two hours.

Other features include USB port that allow access to the bike's motor controls.<ref>[https://gizmodo.com/gadgets/electrobike/zero-x-electric-motorcycle-is-fast-eco+friendly-usb-compatible-285995.php Zero X Electric Motorcycle is Fast, Eco-Friendly, USB Compatible]</ref>

Extreme Package includes Higher Power Perm Motor with 10% more power over stock and faster top end speeds, customized stronger fork.

===2009===
Changes include improved chassis, which features hydroformed top tub, larger swing arms, [[thru-axle]] rear hub, shot-peened and anodized frame, organic frame gusseting, new number plate. As a result, it was {{convert|6|lb}} heavier (now {{cvt|151|lb|disp=or}}) than 2008 model.<ref>[http://www.autobloggreen.com/2008/10/30/video-2009-zero-x-electric-motorcycle-stronger-faster/ VIDEO: 2009 Zero X electric motorcycle: stronger, faster]</ref>

Prototype of 2009 model was unveiled in 2008 ''Alternative Energy and Transportation Expo'' in Santa Monica, California.

==Sales==
On 24 September 2008, Zero Motorcycles announced all 2008 models had been sold out.<ref>[http://www.autobloggreen.com/2008/09/25/zero-motorcycles-sells-out-of-08s-touts-09s/ Zero Motorcycles sells out of '08s, touts '09s]</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
{{Commons category}}
*[http://www.zeromotorcycles.com/zero-x.php Official Webpage]
*[https://www.dofabike.com/ Electric Motorcycle]
*[https://www.motorcyclebd.com/five-technologies-to-prevent-motorcycle-accidents/ Technologies To Prevent Motorcycle Accidents]

[[Category:Zero Motorcycles|X]]
[[Category:Electric motorcycles]]


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