Zero Unveils Project Ventura Electric Motorcycle
Zero Motorcycles' new electric street bike is targeted below $8,000 as Yamaha and ReBake also unveil electric two-wheelers at EICMA.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Motorcycles
Live Poll
Would you consider buying an electric motorcycle or scooter instead of a gas-powered one?
Zero Motorcycles unveiled Project Ventura, an electric supermoto-inspired street motorcycle with a targeted price below $8,000 and an A1-friendly license version. Yamaha also unveiled the Nmax E and Xenter E electric scooters at EICMA in Italy.
Why it matters
Electric motorcycles are moving toward lower price points and lighter licensing requirements that could widen access for new riders across the United States. The launches signal growing manufacturer investment in battery-electric two-wheelers as the segment matures.
Project Ventura promises over 20kW (around 28bhp) and a 65mph sustained top speed, while the Nmax E's 7.5kW motor delivers around 10hp from a 3.5 kWh battery. The Ventura's estimated 75-mile real-world range remains unconfirmed by the manufacturer.
The players
Zero Motorcycles
Zero Motorcycles is a California-based electric motorcycle manufacturer that has built its brand around battery-electric street and off-road bikes.
Yamaha
Yamaha is a Japanese motorcycle and scooter manufacturer whose Nmax line is a major seller in Europe.
ReBake
ReBake is a Swedish electric vehicle company that succeeded Cake and is launching the Abler, a cargo-capable electric light motorcycle.
The details
Project Ventura is a supermoto-inspired electric street motorcycle that will be sold in an A1-friendly license version. Zero also unveiled a faster LS3 scooter with a 75mph top speed for short bursts and 93 miles of range.
Timeline
Zero Motorcycles is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2026.
EICMA show electric motorcycle launches were reported on November 4, 2026.
Roadmap
Yamaha's Nmax scooter line sells roughly 85% of its sales in Europe, and the Nmax E carries that proven platform into battery-electric form on an all-new A1 EV architecture. The move reflects a broader European push to electrify light two-wheelers as manufacturers chase lower-cost, license-friendly models.
A sub-$8,000 electric motorcycle with an A1-friendly license option could lower the entry cost for riders who want to avoid a full motorcycle license. Buyers should still confirm final pricing and real-world range once the manufacturer releases them.
The takeaway
Electric two-wheelers are becoming more accessible in price and licensing, but buyers should wait for confirmed specifications and pricing before committing. Comparing range claims against real-world testing will matter most for commuters.
Further reading
Explore more Motorcycles coverage for context on the electric two-wheeler market.
Source note: This article includes information reported by TechRadar.
Live Poll
Would you consider buying an electric motorcycle or scooter instead of a gas-powered one?
