Zero Motorcycles unveils Project Ventura, a lightweight electric motorcycle targeted below $8,000, at EICMA 2026
By Eve
Zero Motorcycles marked its 20th anniversary at EICMA 2026 in Milan with several announcements, led by Project Ventura, a lightweight electric street motorcycle with supermoto-inspired styling and 17-inch wheels, targeted at a price below US $8,000. The company also announced a street-legal version of its XE electric dirt bike beyond Europe, the arrival of its LS3 electric scooter in Europe, a redesigned smartphone app, and more details on its upcoming DC fast-charging system. The report comes from coverage of Zero's booth at the show.
Why it matters
Zero sharing more detail on its own DC fast-charging system signals that a motorcycle maker is moving into charging hardware and standards, which CPOs and site developers should watch when planning for light electric vehicle demand. A lower-priced, more approachable bike could also widen the base of riders needing public charging access.
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- Original title
- “Zero Motorcycles unveils $8K electric motorcycle, street-legal dirt bike, and much more”
- Published
- 3 November 2026
- Updated
- 4 November 2026
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- Electric Vehicles
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- United States
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