franconia brewing company is a brewery in mckinney , texas , usa .

the brew master , dennis wehrmann , is an experienced brewer from nuremberg , germany , with a family history in the brewing industry .

dennis started building franconia in 2007 , and on february 26 , 2008 , they produced their first batch of beer .

as of december 2011 , franconia beers are available statewide through distributor ben e. keith .

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can handle for only $ 5 . nobody else can touch that deal . franconia is definitely
onde and wheat . make a point to try franconia beer the next time you see it available .
loved this tour by the founder of franconia brewing . he has put a lot of love and sweat into this place , making it as green as it gets by using photovoltaic panels , recycling their co2 sans air conditioning . don ' t let that keep you from visiting . . .
franconia is one of the veterans in the rather young craft beer movement in north texas , but it ' s one of the last brewers to bottle beer . they first opened shop way back in january of 2008 ; others , including lakewood brewing co . , opened under a year ago and are already on the shelves .
the compromise to bottle came only after wehrman had a state - of - the - art energy unit installed to run his brewery . using a mix of solar , biodegradable and natural gas , the entire operation is run using a self - contained mini - power plant , which was installed by mckinney company perfectly green .
my daughter and i visited the brewery for one of their saturday tours . the owner / brewmaster told wonderful stories of his family and their history in brewing in germany . i updated the story by telling of his desire to create great beer here in mckinney . very . . .
yes . if you haven ' t checked out franconia brewing you definitely need to as soon as possible ! my family toured franconia on the 4th of july and were impressed with everything - from the tour , to the level of dennis ' knowledge , to the amazing taste of his beers ! we will definitely be back ! the only reason i didn ' t give it 5 stars was because there was a horrible stench outside of the brewery that made me nauseous , but other than that it was great ! ( if i haven ' t sold you yet - every saturday they do $ 5 tours with unlimited drinking afterwards . . . - did that do the trick ? )
franconia has utterly ruined me and i pine for their beer whenever i ' m not in texas . why , franconia , are you not available in miami ? dennis , can you just come out and set up shop here ? there is a massive void in miami and we need a serious brewery that actually knows how to make beer . instead , we have a bunch of people that pour more effort into attitude , gimmicky names / logos and treat the beer as an afterthought . i didn ' t realize i even liked beer until i tasted your liquid gold . seriously , start a kickstarter campaign for a brewery in miami ! i ' ll be your first backer . we need you here ! top 5 reasons i ' m a huge franconia brewing fan : 1 ) all of their beers are delicious 2 ) the saturday morning brewery tours 3 ) hundreds of years of beer making knowledge applied to their craft 4 ) no attitude , it ' s all about the beer 5 ) dennis is a purist and will never serve crap
i have had the opportunity to experience the greatness that is franconia . delicious beer and a cool all round group of people . i would highly recommend the saturday tour . get your $ 5 ready for an informative history of beer and some scrumptious wheat - barly pop !
finally getting to take the tour of franconia cemented the appreciation i have for everything they ' re doing . besides great beer , they provide a great experience , and are truly mastering the craft . dennis , the head brewer , is awesome to listen to and truly cares about what he ' s doing and creating . franconia is the real deal , if you check out one brewery in the dfw area , please come here . it ' s an experience in itself ( especially if you ' re a bit of a beer
nerd
. )
keep your eyes peeled for the mckinney - based beer franconia on retail shelves this weekend . bottles of their kolsch , dunkel and wheat have already been delivered to some 350 locations throughout north texas , including lonestar beverages , central markets , spec ' s , total wine , sigel ' s and whole foods .
$ 5 gets you a tour and all the beer you can drink . another $ 5 gets you a franconia glass . saw a lot of people bring their own glass and they have plastic cups for those that don ' t purchase or bring one . it was an informative tour and great beer ! starts at 11 and if you like beer , i highly recommend you check it out !
the kolsch brew is the best brew ! i have always had somewhat of a beer crush on franconia as it represents everything true about the drink brewed centuries ago by those crazy monks . not only are the brewery tours a blast with a warm , inviting , and knowledgeable staff , but the beer is dynamite - which , of course , comes at no shock . dennis , a bavarian native , has beer running through his veins . somewhat of a mckinney celebrity , his brewery is a cornerstone of the craft beer craze here in north texas .
so we finally made it to franconia today . there had to be 100 + people there and it was 90 + degrees but still had a great time and enjoyed the brewery tour and experience . $ 5 gets you in and $ 10 gets you a souvenir pint glass to take home . unlimited pours as long as you are there and they had 4 different beers on tap . i enjoyed the dunkel and my wife the kolsch . only wish the owner had been there but the brewer did just fine in presenting everything . overall great experience ! ! ! !
the guys at franconia are beyond awesome . they have a selection ofbrews for pretty much for any palette . on top of that they are locally owned and host weekend tours each weekend that are super informative . if you are a craft beer fan and have done all the other tours in the heart of the city , this is a good one to check out for a change of pace . dennis is german and has an interesting family history when it comes to the business of beer . he will encourage you to sample beers several beers along the way and teach you some cool stuff you probably never knew .
craving a beer and beer lesson at 11am on a saturday ? then go to the franconia brewery . we arrived at almost 11 on the dot and there were about 30 people waiting outside to do the tour . at 11 , out walks dennis . he gave us a few rules before we began the tour . you pay $ 5 ( bring cash ) and can also opt to buy a take home glass for $ 5 , which i did . after everyone pays and gets their first beer , the tour starts . it lasted about an hour . you learn all about his german style brewery process , and i ' m simply amazed that he only uses 4 ingredients to make beer . we did a bit of the tour outside , which was nice because it was a little warm in the brewery , but the doors were open so we ' d get a little breeze every now and then . we ended the tour in the cooler , which was pretty refreshing . dennis debunked some beer myths that make me never want to drink an american beer again . kidding . sort of . . . : ) after the tour is over you are free to drink as much beer as you want . hooray beer .
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founder and head brewer dennis wehrman says the delay was purposeful . turns out the german - born brewer only finally decided to bottle his beer as a compromise because of something else . and it all has to do with running a green brewery .
our whole facility is environmentally friendly now ,
says wehrman .
we reuse 85 - percent of the water that comes into our facility . we send all of our leftover hops to a farm where it is fed it to cattle . bottles just never fit into our environmental focus . and i ' m honestly still not completely happy with it . there ' s no real process for making sure the bottles are recycled or reused . there ' s all of the packaging that is wasted also .
wehrman is so committed to not creating waste they don ' t even have a dumpster at the brewery . everything is reused or recycled . or it ' s simply not brought into the brewery .
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we ' re completely off grid ,
says wehrman .
it ' s brand new technology and we ' re the first ones in the world to use it .
going off grid and reducing his consumption of energy to nil , other than that which he creates , was the great compromise that allowed wehrman , in his mind , to justify going to bottles . now , in a perfect world , you ' d ride your bike with a big basket perched up front to pick up your six - pack . then be sure to recycle all of the packaging and bottles .
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i ' m beginning to think all beers brewed under germany purity laws are smooth beers . pours a hazy golden color with a small white head . the smell is bread and malts . a very crisp , clean and smooth flavor .
got this on tap at the brewery . very malty , with little taste of hop . a good , refreshing one for the summer , but nothing too special . the malt was too dominant though .
look : 3 . 25 | smell : 1 . 5 | taste : 4 | feel : 4 | overall : 3 . 75
not outstanding but very good . could definitely have more than one on a night out
look : 4 | smell : 3 | taste : 3 | feel : 2 . 5 | overall : 3
ere . i ' d pay $ 5 just to see the place and hear their story , so its a real treat to enjoy all of the assorted brewed barley juice flavors for the same $ 5 .
let me start by saying i’m not really a beer drinker . i’ve never enjoyed the taste as i typically find it to be bitter and overly carbonated
why i didn’t expect to enjoy the beer tasting . i tried the champagne ale and the wheat ale and to my complete surprise , i truly enjoyed them both and had absolutely
no swelling after drinking two pints . the owner was very friendly and gave first time visitors a short , informativ
this is the way to do a brewery tour . $ 5 for an informativ
e german beer maker to talk about his trade , plus all you can drink beers from 11 - 1 : 30 . how do you beat this ? i ' m a fan of keeping it simple
s . hops , barley , yeast and water . no additives or tricking it up . the brewmaster
han , which is the oldest brewery in the world . ( if you ever find yourself in munich , it is a must to visit ! ) will be back for sure with out of town guests !
always have a blast ! best brewery in north texas . can’t beat their saturday tour , great price for on tap beer with friends . i’ve gone many times and have enjoyed myself every time i have gone .
the best brewery period . no better tour , no better owner and no better beer . this is a must . i bring people here always . do yourself a favor and go . i ' ll see you there . cheers !
what a great time . dennis went out of his way to put on a helluva tour , very informativ
s beer is top notch . for a measly $ 5 you get a tour , unlimited beer , and a free
the kölsch , which is the most authentic of its kind in the us . the only bad thing about them is the distributo
ng . they host great events outside the brewery as well . the beer is delicious ,
t as well . i recommend making a visit and enjoying their facility and beer .
y . not sure what took us so long . . . we had an great time and met some fu
n people . love the champagne ale and rough rider red . we will be back . . . and
5 * . for only having 4 beers on tap at a time , the rotation is the best around . red ale and oktoberfes
t were my drink of choice this weekend . dennis is more than generous to offer all you
dennis is the real deal . a true brew master . a man with a passion for beer who brings his german roots to texas to craft some of the best beer . if you are in mckinney , take the tour . i enjoyed the bl
fantastic place . the staff sensed that it was our first visit , and they made us feel right at home . the beer is phenomenal
cool place , good people , great beer . triple dunkel for the win .
dennis this was the best irish brewery i ' ve ever been to ! i really enjoyed that pumkin spiced ale ! ! very tasty ! just kidding : ) keep up the amazing job ! thumbs up from michigan .
dennis and the rest of the crew are just all around good people . the tour is a real tour not just a show up and drink our beer . they continue to put out a great product and are a staple in the texas beer scene
the best brewery in texas for sure . dennis and group make some of the best german beer ever ! come out on saturday ' s
one of the best tasting amber beers i have tasted in a long time . can ' t seem to get enough . it goes down smooth . thank you for making a great beer .
join us for our 11am tour tomorrow morning for fresh beer and a great time . bring the entire family ! cheers !
are you ready for thanksgiving and the holidays only thing missing is your choice of beer . well look what we bottled today . this 10 . 3 % dark beauty will start hitting shelf ' s next week .
just in time for the summer season . see us tomorrow for our 11 am tour to officially release our second anniversary beer
fun in the sun
. this belgium blond is refreshing and bold at the same time . some fruitiness and the dry finish makes it a perfect thirst quencher . also for the first time we will have our baseball hats available for sale
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every time we are in town and have the time we love to visit ! the tour is always a great time and . . .
tours are offered every saturday at 11am and are very informative . plus all the beer you can drink . . .
every time we are in town and have the time we love to visit ! the tour is always a great time and the beer is delicious ! show up by 11 am any saturday and for $ 5 you can sample their beer while enjoying a lighthearted . . .
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tours are offered every saturday at 11am and are very informative . plus all the beer you can drink while you are there ! very inexpensive even glass souvenir cups are only five bucks !
fun thing to do on a saturday ! ! great beers ! one of the 1st craft breweries in the dfw area . worth a visit for sure !
this is a great tour that also is educational . fun thing to do with out of towners as well . then go to jims pizza buffet afterwards ! i like the wheat and kolsch
i had the pleasure of touring with a few friends and i must admit that i was doubtful and had to be dragged there . 1 . owner and staff are great . friendly and funny and oh so knowledgeable . 2 . the beer is amazing . tried them all . . . .
the brewery is open every saturday at 11 for tours and tasting . the price is more than reasonable , $ 5 for the tour and lots of beer . it can be hard to hear during the tour , and the line can be long for the beer . but . . .
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i ' m not particularly fond of german style beer but my travel mates were . the dunkel was unusually light but their blonde was a nice , flavorful surprise . they lost me once i was subjected to their sexist af pours and tour . afterward , at lunch , we ran into a couple who were also on the tour that pointed out my unintentionally expressive face , excusing the behavior as ,
boys will be boys .
it ' s a 21 and over crowd , i ' m not willing to tolerate that alibi .
i struggled debating on this one between 3 and 4 stars . but yes , it ' s $ 5 unlimited beer , $ 10 keep the glass . but there is no entertainment , no food , no ac . he said it was a smaller crowd last week , i ' m glad as the tour would have been unbearable with more people in the room . i like their beer though , kolsh and amber - are good easy drinking beers . the freezer part of the tour , was a welcomed breezed .
great tour , great beer especially the new seasonal falling bock . dennis explains everything for the non - beer - nerd . all their beers are brewed under the reinheitsgebot .
been on this tour twice - - therefore i had a couple stein glasses from the last oktoberfest . the owner / brew - master dennis wehrmann is a super nice guy . i talked to him for a minute , and like him better than some of my own family . if you don ' t want to take the tour , you can quietly sip in the main warehouse area , as the rest of the tour goes from one section to another . there is no air condition and puddles of water on the floor , ( normal at breweries ) - - - - - so dress accordingly . the dunkel is my favorite - - - it ' s a smooth dark lager , that is deceptively lighter than you would expect .
' don ' t judge a book by its cover . ' $ 5 gets you a tour and many pours of their traditional german beer , prost !
came here recently on saturday for a brewery tour , and was told upon arriving that entry is $ 5 ( cheaper than most other brewery tours ) and that the guy that usually gives the tour isn ' t here so we could just go on in and have a drink . i was a bit disappointed , but they were gracious enough to still allow people to see their facility and hang out and drink free beer . . . . which apparently has no limit ? they pretty much just won me over on sheer customer service forever . tasty stout and dunkel and oktoberfest beers too ! i spoke to some of the employees and read the walls , learning that this beer has german roots , which i feel like i could sort of tell ( i ' m honestly no expert , but it tasted very much like like the ones i had in munich ) . definitely coming back for the full experience !
took my husband here for a tour , back on valentines day . it was great ! got a nice glass to take home and free beer samples for him . the owner was very informative and funny and didn ' t let the loud disrespectful people in the back of the group ruin the tour for others . we got there early but noticed that the line ended up getting really long , so early is better . also , just fyi , it is a tight space once you get in and there is a moment where you ' re essentially standing in a fridge .
this is the best brew tour i ' ve been on ! everyone was incredibly friendly . all the beer is good . the tour was very informative ( more so than other tours i ' ve been on ) . if you ' re a craft beer fan you need to go !
i ' m going to keep this one simple . $ 5 all you can drink every saturday starting at 11 am . you can not get beer any cheaper then that . in addition , the beer is absolutely fantastic and delicious . a breakfast for champions on a saturday !
fun way to spend a saturday morning . this way when my girl looks at me cross eyed cause i ' m drinking beer at 11 am , i can shoot back
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it ' s a fairly interesting tour but let ' s be honest , it ' s hard to hear half of what they say and the cooler is too cold to hang in for very long . i usually just mosey on over to the tap . just fill the glass dude , just fill the glass . . . . . .
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“ dennis , the head brewer , is awesome to listen to and truly cares about what he ' s doing and creating . ” in 24 reviews
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really solid bock . actually light and easy to drink and on the sweeter side .


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formerly called electricross , it was started in 2006 by neal saiki , a former nasa engineer , in santa cruz , california .

the company is now located nearby in scotts valley .

zero makes a line of 100 % electric motorcycles including the zero s , sr , and fxs ( street ) , and the zero ds , dsr , and fx ( dual-sport ) .

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about zero motorcycles zero motorcycles is committed to transforming the motorcycling experience by bringing to market highly innovative electric motorcycles that offer exceptional value and performance . zero is powered by innovation , driven by passion , guided by integrity , and measured by results . through extensive research , insight and experience , zero combines the art and science of motorcycle development to create and manufacture products that excite consumers and inspire brand loyalty . zero is determined to be the preeminent global electric motorcycle company .
santa cruz , calif . ( october 27 , 2009 ) – zero motorcycles today announced its win at the electric motorcycle challenge , organized by the french federation of motorcycles in gironville , france . over 250 riders competed in the race , with one zero mx and four other electric motorcycles participating . thomas aubry , riding on behalf of zero motorcycles , proved the zero mx has what it takes to not only beat out the other electric motorcycles , but to compete against the best gas powered riders in the race . after aubry and the zero mx beat the other electric competitors , he went on to take first place against gas motorcycles in the last race of his series , placing him third overall in his class .
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zero motorcycles ' s revenue is the seventh highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average $ .
zero motorcycles has employees and is the third highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average 208 .
press release : zero motorcycles : high - performance electric motorcycle market to grow at a cagr of 45 . 22 % to 2020
about zero motorcycles zero motorcycles is committed to transforming the motorcycling experience by bringing to market highly innovative electric motorcycles that offer exceptional value and performance . zero is powered by innovation , driven by passion , guided by integrity , and measured by results . through extensive research , insight and experience , zero combines the art and science of motorcycle development to create and manufacture products that excite consumers and inspire brand loyalty . zero is determined to be the pre - eminent global electric motorcycle company .
this will be the first time electric motorcycles will be used in the 11 - year history of the race . four zero motorcycles , which are designed and manufactured in california , will be used during the stage .
zero motorcycles will have its 2013 models ready for delivery in north america in january 2013 . zero touts its selling points as “no routine powertrain maintenance and ‘fuel’ cost at only a penny - a - mile . ” as an electric vehicle , zero motorcycles are eligible for government rebates or credits at the state level . zero’s street - legal motorcycles come with a two - year limited warranty while their motocross bike , the zero mx , gets a one - year warranty . 2013 pricing is below .
we recently had a chance to ride the 2014 lineup from zero motorcycles at consumer report’s new york headquarters : the zero s ( in full police dress ) , zero sr performance bike , zero ds adventure dual sport , and zero fx dual sport . the company has dropped the entry - level xu that we sampled last year .
this year marks the first - ever electric motorcycle division in ppihc’s 91 year history . in addition to the top three finishing zero riders , team members ted rich ( 12 : 53 ) , nathan barker ( 13 : 14 ) and brandon miller ( 13 : 16 ) set impressive times as well . hollywood electrics organized and managed the efforts with motorcycles and technical support from zero motorcycles , represented onsite by media relations coordinator , tj aguirre . hollywood electrics entered several different model zero motorcycles in the event , including a number of stock and modified motorcycles . hollywood electrics has been an authorized zero motorcycles dealer for four years and is zero’s number one dealership in sales .
alta motors is one of zero motorcycles ' s top rivals . alta motors was founded in 2009 , and is headquartered in brisbane , california . alta motors operates in the electrical & electronics goods industry . alta motors generates $ 45m more revenue vs . zero motorcycles .
about zero motorcycles : zero motorcycles is the next step in motorcycle evolution and represents the ultimate electric motorcycle technology . unencumbered by conventional thinking about how they design , manufacture , and sell high performance electric motorcycles , they are on a mission to turn heads and revolutionize their industry by combining the best aspects of a traditional motorcycle with today’s most advanced technology .
a zero sets a world speed record for electric motorcycles at the renowned bonneville salt flats , achieving an average of 101 . 652 mph for a one - mile distance . “zero electric motorcycles are the fastest production bikes on the planet [ for 2012 ] , ” says rider brandon miller , riding a zero s zf6 .
i think it ' s more of an initial upfront cost , especially for motorcycles .
the race is on , the electric motorcycle revolution is happening . april 2009 was a milestone month for electric motorcycles , and the two biggest news items are from the same company : zero motorcycles in santa cruz , california .
owners of 2017 - 2018 models can use the zero motorcycles app to update their motorcycle’s firmware , saving time , money and service trips .
television star , motorcycle collector , rider , and zero owner perry king embraces electric motorcycles in a video titled , “it’s just better . ”
mission motorcycles built a high - performance sportbike to showcase the capabilities of the electric drivetrain . the goal is to build lower cost models as volume builds . mission motorcycles photo .
zero motorcycles’ race team , zero agni , took first place at north america’s first fully electric superbike race ( ttxgp ) . the race took place may 16 , 2010 at infineon raceway and demonstrated the performance that electric has to offer . in an epic battle for first place , zero motorcycles’ seasoned ama racer , shawn higbee , claimed victory .
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zero motorcycles sweeps the 2011 ama minimoto electric race with jamie lanza ( left ) , black mitchell ( center ) and chris green ( right ) .
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with improvements to their company and product , zero has focused a lot of its efforts recently on selling motorcycles to fleet buyers , including police departments .
extend the range of any 2014 or later zero ds or zero dsr model with an additional 2 . 8 kwh
* please note that the power tank is not compatible with motorcycles equipped with the charge tank .
fenris motorcycles , a new danish venture , is currently developing an electric high - performance motorbike .
victory motorcycles offers only one single model – empulse tt ( former brammo empulse after redesign ) .
zero motorcycles rode off into the sunset with a new record for production - based electric motorcycles at pikes peak with a 12 - minute run up the mountain by rider jeff clark . clark competed on a 2013 zero fx . jerremiah johnson was almost equally fast on a 2013 zero s like the one below , johnson flying up america’s mountain in 12 : 05 .
survivors and newcomers are still churning out ev motorcycles , though . they include zero motorcycles , lightning motorcycle and alta motors in the u . s . , energica motor in italy and china’s evoke motorcycles . all are helping to awaken market demand . according to forecasts from id tech ex , the market for smaller electric vehicles , including motorcycles , will comprise about 5 percent of overall ev sales , generating some $ 35 billion annually by 2027 .
but now they ' re going electric , abandoning the internal combustion engine for a battery - electric powertrain , in partnership with california ' s zero motorcycles .
police said the 52 zero electric motorcycles were delivered to frontline traffic policemen for daily patrols in five police regions in 2014 after a pilot scheme in 2013 .
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releasing a statement in december of last year , zero announced :
the subject motorcycles have a controller firmware that may react to infrequently encountered signal faults .
electric cars can be sexy , and yamaha is out to show electric motorcycles can be , too .
confederate motorcycles makes some of america ' s meanest , leanest and loudest v - twin street machines .
to get a better understanding of how manufacturers are addressing those challenges , and to assess the current state of electric motorcycles , i talked to representatives for zero motorcycles , harley davidson’s project livewire , and mission motorcycles to understand their approaches and the differences in their strategies . there are other players , of course , but these three provide a good cross section of the industry .
the folks at zero motorcycles must have given up sleeping , because if that was not enough to keep them busy , they shortly thereafter introduced a new electric motorcycle .
zero started its business by selling direct to consumers using a network of enthusiastic representatives ( not “dealers” ) , who showed the motorcycles and allowed people to test them .
zero motorcycles - - based in scotts valley , california - - was founded in 2006 by former nasa engineer neal saiki to produce competition - ready electric dirt bikes .
zero motorcycles , an american electric manufacturer that has operated since 2006 , has had to recall 667 bikes after receiving complaints of engines that
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pricing information : each zero motorcycles model is 100 % electric and , as a result , is sometimes applicable to receive government rebates or credits . zero sells its motorcycles through dealerships and , in states or countries without dealerships , sells motorcycles through its website . each motorcycle comes with a two year limited warranty and will begin shipping in february . zero and its dealers will accept pre - orders from customers who would like to secure a new 2012 electric motorcycle . the complete pricing for each model is below .
zero motorcycles is the first electric motorcycle manufacturer to feature hot - swappable modules . the zero fx can be ridden using either one or two z - force® modules . a module can be added or removed in less than a minute .
the electric motorcycle ' s plight could be likened to the reason we have no diesel motorcycles to choose from .
looking for the highest torque and fastest accelerating street bike in the zero lineup ? step up to the asphalt ripping the zero sr .
it is great to have options when it comes to motorcycles for both dirt and street . the zero fx 6 . 5 is a legitimate option for those looking for something outside the…
san francisco - based mission motorcycles came out with its first model in 2007 . brammo in oregon has been doing it since 2010 . and zero motorcycles was founded eight years ago in santa cruz , calif . , as a way to push motorcycle innovation forward , according to vice president scot harden .
zero motorcycles’ z - force® battery is the most power and energy dense in the ev industry . the zero s battery is available in three sizes : zf7 . 2 , zf13 . 0 , zf14 . 4 ( zero sr only ) . add a power tank accessory to expand battery capacity by 3 . 6 kwh .
editor ' s note : this is the first in a four - part series on the state of electric motorcycles .
according to vind , the bike will be significantly faster than the largest gasoline - powered motorcycles from honda and yamaha .
shame , really – if i had any inkling they were serious about building motorcycles rather than electric oversized bicycles , then i would consider them for my next motorcycle . as it is , though , i’ll just stick to conventional motorcycles .
“our future isn’t tied to customary motorcyclists accepting or embracing us . seventy percent of our customers are coming to two wheels because of what we’re not . ” - scot harden , zero motorcycles
askenazi said right now , a lot of zero motorcycles’ customers buy the company’s ev bikes alongside market - leading v - twins and v - 4s . to him , that indicates zero’s bikes perform at the same or better levels as riders’ long - held favorites .
chambers said the birmingham factory has sold 1 , 300 motorcycles in its history . confederate has nine complete motorcycles left in stock , and will make 13 more of the just - debuted bomber model , before moving on the new electric machines .
zero motorcycles and hollywood electrics , leaders in all - electric motorcycles , made history on june 30 , 2013 , at the 91st running of the pikes peak international hill climb ( ppihc ) . in a historic weekend of racing that saw an electric motorcycle set the fastest overall time in the motorcycle division , zero motorcycles and hollywood electrics made history of their own with six production - based zero motorcycles that all competed and finished with impressive times . jeff clark , riding a 2013 zero fx , was the fastest of the production - based group with a 12 : 00 flat run up the mountain , setting a new record for production - based electric motorcycles and putting him inside the top half of all motorcycles entered in this year’s event . clark was closely followed by urltoken sponsored rider jeremiah johnson , riding a 2013 zero s and finishing in 12 : 05 . rounding out the podium with a time of 12 : 24 in the special exhibition powersports class – z was urltoken editor and test rider troy siahaan , competing on a 2013 zero fx . all three finishing times were faster than the previous electric motorcycle record time set by chip yates in 2011 .
as with zero motorcycles , customers can choose to add an additional z - force zf 3 . 3 kwh li - ion power pack sold separately for about 20 more minutes of run time .
lieutenant perry ( left ) and sergeant coley ( right ) practice at the ceres police department firing range in a mock exercise that uses their zero police motorcycles as cover . photo by jay mcnally
“zero’s 2017 lineup offers riders more power , versatility and options than ever before , ” said zero motorcycles cto abe askenazi . “for those interested in the most fun way of efficiently traversing their urban environment , we’ve released the new , lighter , zero s and zero ds zf6 . 5 models . on the other end of the spectrum , our top of the line zero sr and zero dsr now deliver even more thrills with higher levels of asphalt - shredding torque , while still offering penny - per - mile fuel efficiency and no routine powertrain maintenance . ”
in the case of range , motorcycles don’t have an epa test standard , which could cause problems when comparing different models .
the source said the force’s 50 other electric motorcycles were pulled from operation as a safety precaution until the cause was established .
zero motorcycles moves into a new building in scotts valley , california , and reaches 25 employees . there are just two offices , one for the founder and one for the ceo . manufacturing is directly adjacent to them . the increasing momentum behind zero leads to a partnership with our primary investor , which has propelled zero’s growth to this day .
from public level 2 charge stations to your garage , zero’s charging options are designed to fit your lifestyle . the zero ds and zero dsr come standard with a simple and lightweight cable that plugs into any household outlet .
skateboard legend bob burnquist , the most winning x games athlete in history , visits the zero motorcycles factory , and acquires two zero motorcycles for personal use on the roads and trails near his home in southern california . “it’s the future , ” says bob in a video he helped produce . “you can start now , or be the last to get on the wagon . things are going electric . ”
interior permanent magnet ( ipm ) design on zero ds zf13 . 0 and zero dsr increases efficiency , cools more rapidly , and has higher thermal capability
the zero s , a street fighter , and zero ds , a dual sport , are both available in a 6 or 9 kwh configuration . as measured by the epa udds , the zero s is capable of respectively achieving 76 or 114 miles . both motorcycles offer a higher top speed , with the zero ds hitting 80 mph and the zero s topping out at 88 mph . perhaps more importantly , both motorcycles offer a broad torque band and stealthy acceleration from 0 rpm that makes them incredibly fun to ride . in addition , all the street models , including the zero xu , feature new brushless motors and regenerative braking that allow riders to recoup energy during deceleration . the zero xu , a motorcycle designed for inner city riding , now uses the same maintenance - free belt drive system as the zero s and zero ds . brushless air - cooled motors , life of motorcycle power packs and belt drive systems make zero’s lineup of street models just about the world’s easiest to own form of transportation .
“this week exceeded all expectations , ” said harlan flagg of hollywood electrics . “we came prepared and ready to race , but were blown away by how smoothly it went all week . even after several crashes during practice days , one that sent a bike flying off a 15 - foot embankment , the motorcycles only suffered superficial damage , a testament to how well designed these machines are by the engineering team at zero motorcycles . we came to prove just how much fun and how competitive electric motorcycles can be , especially production - based motorcycles , and i believe we proved a point . ” flagg concluded by stating , “a big thanks goes out to all the riders , sponsors and support crews for making this happen . it was truly a historic weekend for electrics and for zero motorcycles . ”
like electric cars , electric motorcycles are clean and efficient , but that’s not why people buy them . the real reason is that they’re a blast to ride , as we were recently reminded with some seat time on the latest bikes from zero motorcycles . plus , unlike gas - powered motorcycles , they need very limited maintenance and there ' s little to go wrong . the concept is catching on , and even harley - davidson has developed an electric motorcycle .
motorcycles , as any biker will tell you , are as much a device for recreation as they are a method of transport .
yamaha ' s pes1 is an important step for electric motorcycles , with a major manufacturer betting on an eco - friendly future .
the award is designed to help the company continue research & development , and can also be used for assembly of electric motorcycles .
all three men say that being able to hear and communicate aboard the electric motorcycles has been one of the most positive benefits .
from the streetfighter style of the zero s , to the dual sport zero dsr and the hooligan - friendly zero fx and zero fxs , zero offers an electric motorcycle for every two - wheeled lifestyle . all 2017 zeros come with a one - year membership in the american motorcyclist association , the world’s largest organization that advocates the rights of motorcyclists . membership includes free roadside assistance .
motorcycles / atvs / utility - due to limited resale market , we are unable to determine used sales . these are electric products .
located in santa cruz , @ zeromc makes 100 % electric motorcycles . ceo sam paschel explains how the motor works : # arfvtp10 urltoken
cycle world ’s experience testing has shown that zero’s motorcycles generally have expressed the electric motorcycle at their best , at least in this early evolution of their existence . here’s a quick look at what’s new in 2016 .
zero began making a line of dirt bikes such as the x and the mx , and started producing street motorcycles , beginning with the s , in 2009 . now , zero has four motorcycles in its production line : the s , the sr ( its sporty street model ) , the ds ( the dual - sport model ) and the fx ( it’s considered a street , dirt , and all - terrain motorcycle ) .
the zero fx can be ordered in fixed or hot - swappable battery configurations .
instead , he said , his company is partnering with zero motorcycles , the santa cruz makers of high - end electric street bikes , to create a new cruiser . it will be driven by twin zero electric motors and will produce the equivalent of 175 horsepower and 290 pound - feet of torque .
zero motorcycles , the global leader in electric motorcycle technology , is proud to announce that two new land speed records for lightweight electric motorcycles has been recorded using the 2012 zero s zf6 model motorcycle . brandon miller broke previously held land speed records for an electric motorcycle at the 2012 bonneville shootout at the bonneville salt flats in northwestern utah earlier this month by reaching a speed of 101 . 652 miles per hour over a one mile distance .
almost silent , inexpensive to operate , no fumes . . . imagine all possibilities for patrolling cities . officers in bogotá and hong kong start patrolling their streets and trails using fleets of zero s and ds police motorcycles .
petty regularly battles with a pack of competitors on gasoline - powered motorcycles at perris raceway , and he often wins . photo by janice blunt
range varies in electric motorcycles similarly to how it varies in gas motorcycles . however , the big difference between electric and gas is that energy consumption is averaged over a shorter distance on an electric motorcycle . electric motorcycles are designed for convenient daily recharges versus less frequent and less convenient trips to the gas station . as a result , the same electric motorcycle often yields different ranges from one full recharge to the next .
zero motorcycles uses the best practices in the ev industry to make sure all of our lithium - ion batteries are recycled . each one uses a chemistry that allows us to take advantage of continuously improving battery - recycling programs .
zero motorcycles’ z - force® battery is the most power and energy dense in the ev industry . the zf7 . 2 offers a maximum battery capacity of 7 . 2 kwh that delivers up to 91 miles of city riding .
specifications are subject to change without notice . imagery may not reflect most current product specifications . zero motorcycles reserves the right to make improvements and / or design changes without any obligation to previously sold , assembled or fabricated equipment .
electric motorcycles comprise less than 1 . 5 percent of the total market—only about 5 , 000 units , according to ubs . the category has been largely dominated by small makers such as brammo and zero motorcycles . yamaha has also announced plans to enter the market , with its two electric models , the pes1 and the ped1 , expected to hit the market by 2016 .
zero motorcycles is the first electric motorcycle manufacturer to feature available hot - swappable modules . this optional system allows the zero fx and zero fxs to be ridden using either one or two z - force® modules . a module can be added or removed in less than a minute . charging can be done via the motorcycle’s standard on - board charger or by using optional off - board charging accessories .
but what about their utility ? isn’t the biggest knock against electric motorcycles the fact that they can’t make it as far on one charge as a gasoline engine can between fuel stops ? mentioning the catchphrase “range anxiety” to petty when talking about current electric motorcycles is likely to elicit a chuckle .
preston petty is one of those rare souls that is capable of embracing his own motorcycling heritage while also being a cutting - edge thinker who maintains a fascination with the latest and greatest technology , and that includes zero electric motorcycles .
zero motorcycles uses the best practices in the ev industry to make sure all of our lithium - ion power packs are recycled . each one uses a chemistry that allows us to take advantage of continuously improving battery - recycling programs .
not only has zero been doing well incorporating its bikes into police fleets , but the company just slashed prices of its motorcycles by $ 1 , 350 across the entire lineup . that represents a price cut of around 10 percent .
crossing from smooth asphalt to loose gravel fire roads ? all good . change performance profiles at the press of a button to master any terrain . the zero fx is pre - programmed with eco or sport modes and performance can be fully customized using the zero motorcycles app where you can also see detailed ride stats .
wherever you might ride this weekend , we hope you do it on a zero .
zero focuses on off - road bikes as the best way to break into the motorcycle market . while the motorcycles don’t have a high top speed or extensive range , the electric powertrain is powerful and quiet , opening new riding possibilities .
although electric vehicles in general , and electric motorcycles in particular , are generating more and more interest in recent years , they’re not a new idea .
over in the isle of man one of the races is for electric motorcycles only . this is held as part of the legendary tt race week .
who has been in the motorcycle industry for about two decades , to get his take on what could make electric motorcycles the first choice for riders .
light , easy to handle and super fast fenris motorcycles has developed a new engine that weighs 11 kg – only a quarter of its competitors’ engines .
hopes to sell just 2 , 400 of its electrics this year , about 1 percent of harley ' s 2013 sales of gasoline - powered motorcycles .
with a stealthy blacked - out paint scheme and a great power - to - weight ratio , the 2013 zero fx is claimed to be the fastest accelerating 2013 zero motorcycle .
the zero s is the first electric street motorcycle to go into mass production . while the range and top speed are limited to 50 miles and 60 mph , the bike is global news . the zero s also includes an all - new chassis and bodywork , and is quickly followed by the release of the zero ds for those who want a street - legal motorcycle they can ride in the dirt . “for the first time , these were real , mass produced motorcycles , ” says abe askenazi , chief technology officer and product manager , who came from buell motorcycles .
although the internet says these machines are coming in 2016 , yamaha ' s report didn ' t offer a specific timeline . we aren ' t counting on these motorcycles to provide the excitement of , say , a mission rs or even a zero sr , but we ' re still happy to hear they ' re coming . having yamaha get in the game is a milestone for electric motorcycles .
timeless style or groundbreaking technology have made a handful of motorcycles into 2 - wheeled icons — bikes that influenced future motorcycle design , often for decades . the 1936 harley - davidson el , for example , established the core elements of heavyweight , cruiser - style motorcycles produced to this day by harley and its competitors . so check this group of 15 motorcycles of influence , presented in chronological order , which includes a few new models we think might become classics .
riding a zero is an experience like no other . schedule your transformational test ride today .
first off wow ! no criticism for zero to having a narrow selection is valid anymore .
ditto for the 2016 zero models ( iirc , first deliveries will be next month ) .
we ' re thrilled to partner with the amgen tour of california in bringing electric motorcycles to this prestigious race ,
said todd andersen , vp of marketing , sales and aftersales at zero motorcycles .
our powertrain ' s relative silence and zero emissions are particularly well suited to the needs of elite athletes in competition . we ' re excited at the prospect of growing our relationship to expand the use of zeros across even more stages of the amgen toc in the coming years .
mission motors went bankrupt . brammo put its empulse ev motorcycles out there to some fanfare , but the small oregon - based startup sold its bike business to polaris . the parent company of victory motorcycles , polaris eventually killed off the empulse . and brammo now sells power systems to other vehicle and equipment makers .
“the 2012 model line is truly game changing . it marks the first time in history that riders can actually own an electric motorcycle that is capable of exceeding 100 miles of range on a single charge , ” said scot harden , vp of global marketing of zero motorcycles . “every model in the lineup goes faster , further and is more fun than ever before . these are not concepts . in less than three months , riders can see and purchase 2012 models at authorized zero motorcycles dealers . ”
what differentiates zero from its competitors is that the company has always focused on perfecting its street motorcycles and it continues to do just that heading into 2015 . as previously mentioned , zero is expanding and growing rapidly , and this is the year it’s stepping up its game when it comes to building high performance electric motorcycles . the company did a big overhaul in features for this year . all 2015 models come with cast - alloy wheels with pirelli tires , and are equipped with bosch abs brakes .
zero motorcycles , the global leader in electric motorcycle technology , is celebrating victory this past weekend at the 2011 geico ama minimoto sx in las vegas . on friday , may 6 , zero set some of the fastest qualifying times among both gas and electric motorcycles . quick from the start , they dominated the electric motorcycle heat race on production zero mx dirt bikes . during the race , zero’s blake mitchell took first , followed by jamie lanza , chris green and trevor doniak . consistently outpacing , out accelerating and out handling the other electric motorcycle competition , zero showed the strength of their dirt bike line which has evolved to become faster and more robust over several generations . the winner , blake mitchell , owns and trains on a zero x which he purchased in 2008 so that he could gain a competitive edge by riding close to home without disturbing those living nearby .
santa cruz , calif . ( brain ) — zero motorcycles will be included in the support fleet for the big bear lake time trial stage of this year ' s amgen tour of california . zero said the electric motos are ideal for race support because they don ' t produce exhaust or noise that could disturb athletes and harm the environment .
that may change , of course - - and riders who own electric motorcycles certainly enjoy them - - but for the time being , the appeal is limited .
there are currently more than 50 police departments that use its electric motorcycles for quiet , swift patrol duties - - and save money on both gasoline and maintenance .
zero offers a quick charge system that cuts the charge times by as much as 75 % .
the zero s zf8 . 5 ' s air - cooled radial flux permanent magnet brushless motor .
the ceres police department is one of more than 50 law enforcement agencies that has incorporated zero electric police motorcycles into its motor fleet . skeptical at first , the department’s motor officers are highly complimentary when discussing the performance and reliability of the machines in the field .
unfortunately the zero motorcycle ran out of battery before finishing the race , but as you can see in the video it was total domination until the zero died . the new zero’s will have a new battery technology that will give them 116 miles on a single charge ( in non racing conditions ) unfortunately zero does not have the new battery packs yet designed by e - bike guru liveforphysics .
zero motorcycles designed the zero mx specifically for track riding and motocross , using a high - performance suspension system . the zero mx includes a beefy front - end and a newly developed custom rear shock that gives riders a fully adjustable spring preload and easily tuned damping . the zero mx has also been fitted with an aggressive 19
front wheel and tire package that will accommodate any motocross tire . it is lightweight , low - maintenance and silent , which opens up local track riding possibilities by eliminating the loud noise associated with a traditional gas dirt bike .
and that , says the new york times , is just a handful of reasons as to why electric motorcycles may not have a future in the u . s .
“this is a really exciting time in the history of motorcycles , ” he says . “we’re just grasping the surface in terms of what the technology can do . ”
harley - davidson , inc . manufactures and sells heavyweight motorcycles as well as a line of motorcycle parts , accessories , general merchandise and related services . it also provides
while it ' s not clear that the topic has been studied , officers and other electric - bike riders also suggest that electric motorcycles are less fatiguing to ride .
“i loved having the zero in the garage , ” said duke after his initial review of the 2013 zero s . “nearly 100 pounds less weight , the zero is by far the easier commuter bike , and although its storage compartment isn’t very secure , it proved to be incredibly handy . ”
zero had already been selling its off - road x and mx models in australia for about a year , but the arrival of the s and ds models marks the first availability of street - legal electric motorcycles in the country . the launch down under is highlighted by
in terms of their cost effectiveness and minimal environmental impact , the electric motorcycles also fit right in with the ceres police department’s program . they have proved themselves as far as the ceres motorcycle officers are concerned , and all three said that they can envision a time when gasoline - powered police motorcycles could become a thing of the past .
among those compatibility upgrades includes the ability to sync iphones or androids with the motorcycles using bluetooth to see motorcycle info and diagnostics , even allowing for some of the performance characteristics of the e - bike to be dialed in through riders’ phones . new bodywork on the 2013 zero s and 2013 zero ds features storage in the tank area and a two - tier seat .
the zero motorcycles mat made by matrix racing is 6 ft long and 3 ft wide with beveled edges and showcases the classic zero logo . use it in your garage to show off your motorcycle . it rolls up for easy transport so you can also use it in the back of your truck or at the track . made of tough colorfast non fade pvc material .
and max torque of 70 lb - ft , the zero fx is said to be the fastest accelerating motorcycle in the zero bunch . the 2013 zero fx has the same modular “quick - swap” power pack technology as the zero xu and mx that allows riders to use one or two of the battery modules . they can also be switched from 2 . 8 kwh to 5 . 7 kwh easily .
buyers can choose between the zero s zf 8 . 5 , or the zero s zf 11 . 4 , which have an 8 . 5 kilowatt - hour and 11 . 4 kilowatt - hour battery pack respectively . according to zero , the zero s zf 8 . 5 is good for 103 miles of range at city speeds , or 53 miles at 70 mph , while the zero s zf 11 . 4 is good for 137 miles in the city , or 70 miles at 70 mph .
many police departments particularly like the fact that electric motorcycles don’t require the maintenance that gas bikes do . they are far easier , and hence less costly , to maintain .
this was quite an event ! we didn ' t even know about it until two weeks prior so we really pushed to get our team in order and race ready . this was our first appearance in a european competition like this and the zero mx out - performed all other bikes in our category ,
says edwin belonje , director of european sales & marketing , zero motorcycles .
we are excited to capture this win and are looking forward to taking on even more competitors as the development of electric motorcycles continues to evolve .
the zero top box by givi and rack kit is a convenient and secure method of transporting gear .
“we are proud that free form factory has chosen zero’s z - force powertrain for the gratis x1 .
quote : please note , zero motorcycles only sells the z - force™ powertrain to other businesses and corporations . zero does not currently sell the powertrain to individual consumers . did you purchase as an individual trikester ? and what did you pay ? thinking if i cant get the motorcycle , maybe build my own with zero powertrain . wonder if it fit in an suzuki sv650s , my 2002 models getting old and needs replacing . any know what to look for in a doner bike ?
“we are honored to receive this generous grant from the california energy commission and excited to develop this next generation powertrain technology in santa cruz , ” said gene banman , ceo of zero motorcycles . “this is a milestone for us because it allows zero to control the development of its entire powertrain just like legacy motorcycle manufacturers who build their own engines and transmissions . in addition , zero’s advancements in compact electric powertrains will benefit the powersports industry through the sales and licensing of the technology . ”
victory motorcycles , owned by polaris , is expected to come out with an electric motorcycle soon . harley davidson has also shown off its livewire concept bike all over the world .
fifty electric motorcycles from the police force have been pulled from daily operation after another two were damaged in a blaze that broke out at ngau tau kok police station early friday .
the newest addition to the zero family is called the 2013 zero fx . with a zippy power - to - weight ratio , the zf2 . 8 battery - equipped version with a listed weight of 233 lbs
the zero ds combines innovation with passion to deliver the world’s most versatile electric motorcycle . designed to be agile in the dirt and quick on the street , the zero ds represents a new kind of freedom .