Handcrafted Electric Motorcycle from Japan

By Arison Knapp - December 2, 2015

Motorcycles are an emotional and passionate piece of engineering. Designers, manufacturers and private custom builders are always innovating to find new ways to bring more excitement. New technologies can deliver unexpected life-changing experiences. That is exactly what the Japan based Znug Design Studios who created the zec00 electric motorcycle does; expose the true pleasure of the electric motorcycle with world-class hand built quality. The zec00 is designed to be one of the most futuristic looking and operating electric motorcycles in the world featuring a unique in-house frame, steering and out-sourced propulsion systems.

The design is quite peculiar with or without a rider. This futuristic design that Znug developed is a vertical twin frame with hub-center steering system and single-side aluminum swingarms on the front and rear allowing better battery pack placement. This setup helps the rider attain maximum control without changing riding position. This also balances out the lithium-ion battery pack which must weigh a lot with the total bike weighing over 600 lbs.

The zec00 team wanted to build their creation with an established and reliable motor so they sought out the most powerful one they could find. Our own American Zero Motorcycles electric motor was chosen to be applied in the design being racetrack and open road tested. The zec00 can reach speeds up to 99 MPH with a 144 Nm Zero electric motor offering a range of up to 99 miles. A full up electric charge can take anywhere from 8 hours down to 4 hours with a faster current of 200 volts. Znug Design studios report that 49 examples will be for sale of this concept piece of art with a starting MSRP of just over $72,000.

Do you own an electric motorcycle beside your Harly-Davidson? Which one? Would you consider this is an alternate to your HD on a Saturday or just another show piece? Tell us how you feel about the quiet ride. Could you live with the silence?