Zero Unveils Project Ventura Electric Supermoto
Zero Motorcycles revealed its lightweight electric supermoto Project Ventura at EICMA 2026, with riders expected by summer 2027.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Electric Vehicles
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Zero Motorcycles unveiled Project Ventura, a lightweight electric supermoto, at EICMA 2026. The company is targeting a price below $8,000 in the US and is developing the bike to meet A1 licence requirements in Europe.
Why it matters
The launch signals Zero's push into a lower-cost, lightweight segment of electric motorcycles aimed at riders in both the US and Europe. A1 licence compliance broadens the bike's potential appeal to younger or novice riders in European markets.
Project Ventura produces more than 20kW (27 HP) and is capable of sustaining 65 mph, with a momentary boost to 80 mph, and features 17-inch wheels. Zero has not disclosed torque output, battery capacity or charging times.
The players
Zero Motorcycles
Zero Motorcycles is a California-based manufacturer of electric motorcycles known for its focus on battery-powered two-wheelers.
The details
Project Ventura uses an all-new electric powertrain on a conventional supermoto chassis with road-biased tires and an upright riding position. The bike will include standard ABS, Bluetooth connectivity and an integrated Level 2 AC charger.
Timeline
EICMA 2026: Zero unveils Project Ventura.
Summer 2027: Project Ventura expected to be ready for riders.
Roadmap
Project Ventura is being developed to meet the European A1 licence class, which caps engine output for entry-level motorcycle riders. The bike positions Zero within a growing field of electric motorcycles designed for lighter, more affordable use.
Zero is targeting a US price below $8,000 for Project Ventura, which would make it a lower-cost entry point into electric motorcycling. The claimed real-world range of about 93 miles suggests the bike is suited to short urban and commuter trips rather than long-distance touring.
The takeaway
Riders considering an electric motorcycle should weigh the claimed 93-mile range against their typical trips and wait for Zero to confirm battery capacity and charging times before committing. The summer 2027 timeline leaves room for those details to be published.
Further reading
Explore more on Electric Vehicles coverage for context on the expanding market for battery-powered two-wheelers.
Source note: This article includes information reported by HotCars.
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