Zero XU is a lightweight electric motorcycle introduced in 2011 by
Zero Motorcycles
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in Scotts Valley, CA. The XU uses the
Zero X
The Zero X is an electric motorcycle manufactured by Zero Motorcycles
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dirtbike frame,
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Model history
The 2011 XU has spoked wheels (19" front / 16" rear) and road tires. A bay for a single removable battery module allows for quick swaps or charging away from parking. The XU uses a brushed DC motor and chain drive. The onboard 1 kW charger allows 90+% charging in 2 hours, and an optional quick charge accessory drops the charge time to 1 hour.[2011 Zero XU specifications](_blank)
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In 2012 the XU switched to belt drive and to a single-rotor brushless AC motor, reducing bike maintenance. Battery capacity increased by 50%, and both range and top speed improved. The onboard 1 kW charger allows 95% charging in 3.4 hours, and an optional quick charge accessory allows 95% charging in 1.7 hours.[2012 Zero XU specifications](_blank)
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In 2013 the XU switched to the more powerful 75-5 motor developed by Zero Motorcycles. A second removable battery bay was added, and the XU is now sold as the ZF2.8 and ZF5.7 models with 1 or 2 battery modules installed. When a single battery module is installed, a lockable storage container can be held in the empty bay. The 2013 XU is now capable of highway operation with a maximum speed of . The onboard charger is reduced in power to 650W (95% charge in 3.7, 7.4 hours for ZF2.8 and ZF5.7 respectively), but an optional CHAdeMO
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inlet provides a 1-hour 95% charge for both models.[2013 Zero XU specifications](_blank)
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The XU was discontinued after the 2013 model year.
Specifications
All specifications are manufacturer claimed.
Gallery
2012 zero-xu studio ra 1680x1200 press.jpg, zero-xu in 2012
See also
*List of motorcycles by type of engine
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References
External links
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2011 Zero XU
2012 Zero XU
2013 Zero XU
2013 Zero lineup press release
Electric motorcycles
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Motorcycles introduced in 2011