2013 Zero MX

The 2013 Zero MX is an electric motocross bike in production since 2009. It's manufactured by American company Zero Motorcycles located in Santa Cruz, California.

The Zero MX is powered by Z-Force 75-7 passive air-cooled, high efficiency radial flux permanent magnet brushless motor. The Lithium Ion batteries power a clutch-less chain drive and the motor outputs 68 ft lbs of torque. It can reach maximum speeds of 85 mph (137 km/h) and can sustain 70 mph (113 km/hr).

The MX can be purchased with a 2.8 kWh or a 5.7 kWh battery. The 2.8 kWh battery can output 27 hp and the charge can last between 20-60 minutes on a MX Track or 30-70 minutes on a dirt trail. The 5.7 kWh battery can output 54 hp and the charge can last between 35-120 minutes on a MX Track or 50-140 minutes on a dirt trail. Standard charge times range from 2.7 hours for the 2.8 kWh model to 4.9 hours for the 5.7 kWh model.

The seat height is 35.8 in (912 mm) and the curb weight is listed at 223 lbs (101 kg) for the 2.8 kWh model and 264 lbs (120 kg) for the 5.7 kWh model.

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Prices in Canada and the United States start at $9,495 for the 2.8 kWh model and $11,990 for the 5.7 kWh model.

For more information on the Zero MX follow this link.