Zero unveils electric motorcycle under $8000 with brief acceleration to 130 km/h
Project Ventura is designed for urban trips and is expected to launch in the summer of 2027. The manufacturer preliminarily claims over 20 kW of power and a range of about 120 km
American company Zero Motorcycles presented its new electric motorcycle, Project Ventura, at the EICMA exhibition in Milan. The company aims to offer it for under $8,000 and attract buyers ready to switch from e-bikes and lightweight electric motorcycles to a road-legal motorcycle.
Ventura features a supermoto-style design, 17-inch cast wheels, and an upright riding position. The design allows for passenger transport.
The preliminarily declared power output of the powertrain exceeds 20 kW—approximately 27 hp. The motorcycle will be able to sustain speeds of up to 105 km/h and briefly reach 130 km/h. The latter figure does not mean that such speeds can be maintained continuously.
Zero’s official website lists an estimated range of 120 km. The battery capacity has not yet been disclosed, and the specifications of the production version may still change.
Ventura will include ABS, Bluetooth, and connectivity to Zero’s new app. The built-in charger will allow users to utilize compatible AC charging stations without a separate external charging unit.
The company continues to refine the motorcycle, taking into account feedback from EICMA visitors and dealers. The model is scheduled for release in the summer of 2027. The price of under $8,000 is currently set as a target, and details about deliveries to Uzbekistan have not been announced.
In addition to Ventura, Zero introduced a road-legal version of the off-road XE for the U.S. market. Sales are planned to begin in the spring of 2027, starting at $6,295.
