More Morning Moto News - Aaron Zanotti & Zero Launches 2010 Models

Aaron Zanotti has hooked up with his old team, Red Viper Spike, to contest the 2010 BSB Evo class. At first it seemed like the rider would have to go it alone, but his team came back and signed him for another year aboard a Suzuki GSX-R1000. As you can imagine, he is very happy with this turn of events as it keeps him in the series for one more season.

http://tinyurl.com/ydpr4e9

It's official now, Zero Motorcycles launched their four 2010 models at the Daytona Bike Week event in Florida yesterday. There are some changes - both technical and cosmetic - to this year's models, but they all have one thing in common with the previous models; they are industry leaders in convenience and technology. Zero is the only electric motorcycle manufacturer with four full models on sale to the public currently. Go ahead and take the link for more information.

http://tinyurl.com/y92oark

Saturday Morning Moto News - Zero Motorcycles PR

Yep, direct from the press release about Zero and "Ride to Adventure Extreme", an Outdoor Channel reality show:

The Outdoor Channel selected Zero Motorcycles for the popular series "Ride to Adventure Extreme." The upcoming episode takes place in Colorado where a group of off-road riders climb to over 13,000 feet on one of the toughest backcountry passes in the state. It's showing at 5:30PM and 8:30PM PST Monday Feb 8th.

On our site we've posted a few outtakes from the show:http://www.zeromotorcycles.com/gallery.php#id=action-videos&num=2

Interested in watching a little something on the street? Our engineering team has been developing significant upgrades for our powertrain. Below is a link to a short clip that they shot during a test… if you're curious about what they're up to, give us a call.

Engineering powertrain test video:http://www.zeromotorcycles.com/zero-s-burnout.php

As you can see, plenty to check out. Zero will probably have an extensive line of high-powered on and off-road machines by this time next year, so stay tuned!

Looks Like ZERO Motorcycles Has Even More Fans!

The eCarTec show judged the Zero X as the "Best Electric Motorcycle" back in mid-October, and now Governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger is a new fan. Apparently, he was in Germany at the event as part of the Governor's international relations trip. Now, ZERO is trying to get him to buy and ride one - just like he did with Harley-Davidson. If only he would, the electric motorcycle market would probably explode - in a good way!

http://tinyurl.com/yhpdpn4

ZERO Motorcycles Announces New Financing Program

If you are looking into purchasing a ZERO electric motorcycle, you can now take advantage of their new financing program. In conjunction with Prosper.com, they are offering the very first peer-to-peer lending retail purchase financing solution ever. This will allow you to set up a loan on any of ZERO's offerings via the Prosper.com right at the time of purchase. A phenomenal deal - especially if you buy the Zero S or DS as you get a federal credit of 10% of the purchase price - for a fantastic motorcycle.

http://tinyurl.com/ybbshwg

ZERO Motorcycles Announces Fleet Sales Program

If you read their website, it was already in the works, but now it is alive. ZERO Motorcycles has started their fleet sales program which will sell their electric motorcycles to police departments, delivery companies, and any other organization which will purchase several ZERO motorcycles at one time - there are plenty of government agencies and enterprises which would find the ZERO electric motorcycle very useful given the many advantages - quiet, small footprint, easy maintenance, etc. There is really no reason not to buy them - unless you need something VERY fast with a rather long range...otherwise, this is a very good deal!

http://tinyurl.com/yaul9hc

Just In Case You Missed These - Motorcycle Recalls In October

The list consists of Ducati, BMW, Triumph and ZERO Motorcycles. Ducati is recalling the 2009 1098R and 1198S and the 2010 Streetfighter. And, BMW is asking customers to bring in their 2009 K1300GT and K1300S for electrical issues. Triumph is recalling its Sprint ST1050 from model years 2005-2009 for a suspension link issue. And, finally, ZERO Motorcycles has some trouble with the 2009 Zero X and Zero MX and the throttles sticking open. So, check what you own and if it is on this list, take care of it soon!

http://tinyurl.com/y935bv8

P.S. Yes, some of these have been posted before, but this being a safety issue, it not a bad thing to double-up.

ZERO Motorcycles Expands into Asia

ZERO has been rather successful with their current line of zero-emissions electric motorcycles. Sales have been good in North America and Europe, so they want to open up another market. They have - smartly - chosen Asia. AMPLE, a global marketing and distribution company based in Singapore, has signed on to distribute ZERO products into Asia. Looks like they are on their way to world domination! Not a bad thing...

http://tinyurl.com/ykevul3

Recall Notice: Zero Motorcycles

It was sure to happen - it is a completely new machine and every manufacturer, even the ones in business for over '100 years', issue them - Zero Motorcycles has a recall. It is due to a throttle issue that you will certainly want looked into. Take the link if you are an owner...

http://tinyurl.com/yz2g5sz