Zero Motorcycles Creates Special Military Model

Zero Motorcycles recently created a special model of its electric
bike specifically for the U.S. military. The machine, the 2013 Zero
MMX, was made for U.S. Special Operations Forces and will be used
in situations where the silence, long range, minimal heat
signature, speed and agility could benefit the group.
"The military needed a very specific set of core features on the
MMX, and we were incredibly thankful to work side-by-side with them
to deliver such a unique product," said Zero's chief technology
officer Abe Askenazi. "The great news for our civilian customers is
that we made the decision to incorporate into our ... motorcycles
virtually all of the powertrain enhancements associated with
satisfying this project's stringent military requirements."
Some of those top features built into this special model include
keyless ignition, a specialized military dash, overrides that can
extend range in extreme situations and swappable power packs. These
packs can even increase the horsepower and reduce charge time to
make the bikes easier to ride and maintain.
While this model is not available to the general public, quite a
few of the improvements needed to fit the military's needs are
built into other Zero motorcycles. The additional charging and
battery accessories,
to name a few. These features add to the overall versatility of an
electric bike and are sometimes needed to make the most of these
capabilities, so riders interested in investing in an electric bike
would have to consider the additional costs that come with the
machine.