From the wire:

SANTA CRUZ, Calif., March 27, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Zero Motorcycles today announced the Zero X, a no-compromise electric motorcycle that has race winning performance without the obnoxious noise and pollution of regular gasmotorcycles. Its electric drive system provides incredible torque, delivering all you would expect in a full-fledged high performance motorcycle.

The chassis is made out of aircraft aluminum making it one of the lightest motorcycle frames on the planet at 18 pounds. More than 300 individual parts were custom fabricated and result in a total weight of only 140 pounds. That helps the Zero X weigh in at less than half the weight of a gas powered motorcycle.

Want to get a demo model for your next rap video? This lady seems to be person to speak to: Ashley Millan, 951-587-9465 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

http://www.zeromotorcycles.com/

(Editor's note: Someone please tell Discovery to lose the cougar sound effects.)