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Zero X
“Small but powerful,” the Zero X is an all-electric dirt bike that runs on a super-small lithium battery—a “nontoxic, landfill-approved pack that charges in two hours.”
Price: $7,500
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Contact: Zeromotorcycles.com
Source: Best Life
Brammo Enertia
Weighing only 285 pounds, this electric bike runs on a lithium-iron-phosphate power cell “designed to be as safe as it is efficient.” The 13-kilowatt motor reaches 30 mph in 3.8 seconds and maxes out at 53 mph, but its lightning-fast torque makes it “perfect for wheelies.”
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Price: $7,995
Contact: Brammo.com
Source: Wired
The Mission One
The Mission One can reach 150 mph with 100 foot-pounds of “instantaneous torque,” making it the “fastest electric sport bike on the planet.” Impressively, it achieves that velocity on a lithium-ion battery, so there’s zero carbon emissions.
Price: $73,000
Contact: Ridemission.com
Source: CNNmoney.com
Xtreme Green X Rider
This quiet yet brawny bike was built for two passengers and can carry up to 330 pounds. Weighing 266 pounds and running on a lithium-ion battery, it can reach a speed of 65 mph with a range of up to 100 miles per charge.
Price: $7,999
Contact: Xgpinc.com
Source: Best Life
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