# Entirely Electric Miltary Motorcycles The Zero MMX Electric Motorcycles Were Made for Military Use By M | Published 2013-06-14 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-motorcycles References: [wired](http://www.wired.com/autopia/2013/06/zero-mmx/) & [zeromotorcycles](http://www.zeromotorcycles.com/) The MMX entirely electric motorcycles by Zero are engineered for a sleath, cunning and strategic drive. Developed for the USA's Special Operation Forces as a versatile combat bike, the MMX electric motorcycles are perfect mode of transportation for staying undercover. Because the MMX is designed to travel on a completely electric battery-powered engine, this bike travel far distances without needing to conventionally stop and refuel on gasoline. Riders can carry the small kWh lithium-ion batteries and easily swap them out while driving out on the terrain. The battery-powered electric engine also reduces the motorbike's overall noise, so whether in motion or stopped, the MMX makes hardly any sound. Drivers can also take this bike up to 3.2 feet deep in water, so ponds, puddles and swampy areas are no problem for this military bike. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Electric Military Motorcycles:** The development of electric motorcycles specifically designed for military use presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the defense industry. - **Stealth Transportation:** The use of electric motorcycles with reduced noise levels and the ability to travel silently presents disruptive innovation opportunities for covert military operations. - **Battery Swapping Technology:** The integration of small kWh lithium-ion batteries and the ability to easily swap them out while driving presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the electric motorcycle industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Defense:** The defense industry can explore the adoption of electric motorcycles for military use, enabling stealth and versatility in combat situations. - **Transportation:** The transportation industry can leverage the technology behind electric motorcycles to develop efficient and noise-free vehicles for various applications. - **Electric Vehicle:** The electric vehicle industry can benefit from the battery swapping technology used in military electric motorcycles to enhance convenience and efficiency in consumer models. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Premium Electric Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-ds-2024.md) - [Supermoto-Inspired Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-zero-fxe.md) - [Electric Motocross Bikes Unveiled](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha-ye-01.md) - [Performance-Pushing E-Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ampx.md) - [High-Performance Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huge-moto-srx-concept-motorcycle.md) - [All-Around Mountain-Ready E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mxc-bike.md) - [Efficient Cyberpunk Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraviolette-shockwave.md) - [Urban Pursuit Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cfmoto-300-gt.md) - [Backcountry-Ready Electric Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-motorbike1.md)