Zero Motorcycles Shows Project Ventura, an Electric Motorcycle Under $8,000
Zero Motorcycles has unveiled Project Ventura at EICMA 2026 in Milan. It is a lightweight electric motorcycle with a target price under $8,000 and a 130 km/h peak speed. Zero also announced a street-legal version of its XE dirt bike priced from $6,295.
By the Tesla News Wire staff · Edited by Seamus McKenna · · 2 min read
Zero Motorcycles is going after cheaper electric bikes. At EICMA 2026 in Milan, the company showed Project Ventura, which it still calls a prototype. The supermoto-style bike targets a price under $8,000, Electrek says. Frandroid reports a price under €8,000.
Project Ventura
More than 20 kW (27 hp) peak power.
130 km/h (81 mph) momentary top speed and 105 km/h (65 mph) sustained.
Estimated real-world range of 150 km (93 miles). Battery capacity has not been given.
Onboard Level 2 charging, ABS, 17-inch wheels and room for a passenger.
Frandroid says it will be A1-licence compatible in Europe, pending homologation.
Expected in summer 2027, per Electrek.
Also new
A street-legal XE dirt bike arrives in spring 2027 from $6,295, with a 60 mph top speed. The LS3 scooter makes its European debut with 75 mph and up to 150 km of range. Zero is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.
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