Zero Motorcycles brings Project Ventura, LS3 and updated XE to EICMA in Milan

Zero Motorcycles presents Project Ventura at EICMA 2026, a new lightweight electric street bike with supermoto styling. The Californian brand turns twenty this year. It also brought the LS3 scooter to Europe for the first time, showed an updated XE, and gave more detail on a new connected app and DC fast charging, both planned for 2027.

Project Ventura: an A1 supermoto for the street

Ventura is a new model, not a reworked existing one. Zero describes it as a light, agile street bike that combines the playful character of a supermoto with the instant torque of an electric drivetrain and an upright riding position. The brand positions it as a more accessible entry point into electric motorcycling.

A new powertrain gives a peak output of more than 20 kW. Top speed is 130 km/h, and the bike can hold 105 km/h continuously. Zero estimates real-world range at around 150 km. It runs on 17-inch wheels with street tyres, and the chassis is designed to carry a passenger. ABS is standard. An integrated Level 2 charger allows charging at public AC points, and the bike connects to the Zero app over Bluetooth. It is classed for the A1 licence.

Zero has not yet released battery capacity, charging time or price. Ventura is expected in summer 2027.

Jim Callahan, Chief Product and Partnerships Officer, said the team started from three goals: a bike good-looking enough to end up as a poster on a bedroom wall, a full electric motorcycle that feels like a logical next step for the millions of people who have ridden e-bikes and e-motos over the past five years, and a bike that is “insanely fun to ride.” He said that if those three things are right, “you can bring a whole new generation into motorcycling.”

LS3: European debut for Zero’s faster scooter

The LS3 is part of Zero’s All Access initiative for everyday electric mobility. It builds on the LS1 with more performance, more range and connectivity, and is aimed at riders who travel beyond the city centre.

Top speed is 120 km/h, with 102 km/h sustainable, and claimed range is up to 150 km. Three batteries give a combined 5.6 kWh, and peak output is 12.7 kW (17 hp). One battery sits under the seat and can be removed to free up storage space.

The LS3 connects to the Zero app over the mobile network. Equipment includes Hill Hold, an upgraded ABS module, heated grips and seat, two USB-C ports, an improved luggage hook, and front and rear cameras for recording rides. A top case and a mid-height windscreen are standard, and a taller screen is available as an accessory. Colours are Sterling Silver and Midnight Blue. Depending on local rules, it can be ridden on an A1 or a car (B) licence.

Pricing is €6,925 in Belgium and €7,125 in the Netherlands. Deliveries are expected from spring 2027.

CEO Pierre-Martin Bos said that riders want different things from two wheels, from twisty roads to a more enjoyable commute to simply getting around town more easily. He said Zero is widening its range across motorcycles and scooters so electric can cover all of those needs.

XE: street-legal in North America, and updated

The XE, Zero’s lightweight off-road bike, is already road-legal in Europe and now becomes street-legal in North America too. Where local rules allow, riders can link off-road sections over public roads instead of trailering the bike.

Changes for the new XE:

• A new centrally mounted dashboard
• A new headlight and tail light, with an integrated windscreen designed in-house
• A revised rear sprocket that raises top speed by about 10 km/h, to 95 km/h
• Wider all-road tyres
• Black bodywork

The XE is expected worldwide in early spring 2027, priced from €6,915 in the Netherlands and €6,715 in Belgium.

New Zero app

Zero is building a new app based on customer feedback. It will work with the LS3, the 2027 Street and Dual Sport models, and Ventura, and is due in 2027. Planned features:

• Ride modes: preset modes for power and regeneration, plus a custom mode you can name and set for speed, power, torque and regen
• Charger finder: nearby charging stations filtered by speed, network and availability, with Apple Maps integration and directions
• Ride history: optional automatic logging of distance, duration and route previews
• Configurable dashboard: choose what appears in each quadrant of the bike’s display, such as speed, battery level or clock
• Charging settings: target state of charge, scheduled charging, charge limit and long-term storage options in one place
• Feedback and support: report issues or suggest changes from inside the app, with photos, diagnostic logs and pre-filled vehicle data

Level 3 DC fast charging

As announced earlier this year, Zero is developing Level 3 DC fast charging for compatible Street and Dual Sport motorcycles, targeting 2027. The system will use CCS in Europe and NACS in North America. Zero’s target is 20 to 80 percent in under 30 minutes on compatible batteries. A retrofit option for suitable existing motorcycles is also in development.

Zero Motorcycles is in Hall 7, Stand 036 at EICMA 2026.