# Badass Electric Bikes Zero S Is Perfect For Cruising City Streets or Off-Roading By Samina Esha | Published 2009-04-22 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-friendly-electronic-motorcycle References: [i.gizmodo](http://i.gizmodo.com/5202955/zero-s-electric-supermoto-is-street-legal-and-hits-top-speed-of-60-mph) & [zeromotorcycles](http://www.zeromotorcycles.com/zero-s.php) While all the auto companies are coming up with new ideas for eco-friendly electric cars, motorcycle lovers can’t help to think if there is an environmentally-friendly bike on the way. [Zero Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-ls1) came up with the revolutionary fully electric Zero S with 31 horsepower and 62.5 lb ft of torque, reaching top speeds of 60mph. Zero S has a “digital speedometer” and “projector beam” headlights which provide more focused light. For high performance, “[instant acceleration and a lightweight design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blitz-s1) enable the Zero S to take on any city street, hill or obstacle. Whether accelerating onto the highway or out of the turns, the Zero S is designed for performance.” The Zero S has already gone into production, and project retail costs are around $10,000. You can have your own street legal, eco-friendly, fully electric Zero S with a down payment of $1,000. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Electric Motorbikes:** There is a growing trend for eco-friendly electric motorcycles, such as the Zero S, which provide high performance and zero emissions. - **Eco-friendly Transportation:** Consumers are increasingly demanding environmentally-friendly modes of transportation, creating opportunities for electric bike companies like Zero Motorcycles. - **High-performance Electric Vehicles:** The development of electric vehicles with impressive acceleration, speed, and design, like the Zero S, is a disruptive innovation in the automotive industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Motorcycle Manufacturing:** The motorcycle manufacturing industry has the opportunity to incorporate electric technology into their product offerings, capitalizing on the demand for eco-friendly transportation. - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry can explore the potential of high-performance electric vehicles to cater to the growing market demand for sustainable transportation. - **Green Technology:** The green technology industry can benefit from the development and production of electric motorcycles like the Zero S, contributing to a more environmentally-conscious future. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electric Adventurer Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-adventure-motorcycle.md) - [Supermoto-Inspired Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-zero-fxe.md) - [Ultra-Modern Urbanite Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-ls1.md) - [Eco-Friendly Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-electric-scooter.md) - [Chic EV Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/senmenti-0-electric-motorcycle.md) - [Solar-Powered Electric Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e-clipse-2.md) - [Trail-Ready Commuter E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trailready-commuter-ebike.md) - [Affordable Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onyx-rcr.md) - [Adventurous Off-Road Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super73-adventure-series.md)