2010 Zero Motorcycles: ZOMG, color!

Zero Motorcycles has comprehensively upgraded its entire range with, wait for it…color! That's right, now you don't have to have a Zero in any color you like as long as it's white, now you can choose from red, blue and…

200 million electric motorcycles by 2016

If you've been reading Hell For Leather for a while, you're aware that electric motorcycles are advancing in performance, affordability and sales at an incredible rate, but even we had no idea they could experience the kind of near-term success…

Electric racing controversy continues

This morning, the Isle of Man government issued a bizarre statement intended to address "speculation and unsubstantiated claims" surrounding its decision to drop the TTXGP and replace it with its own event, TT Zero. You'll find the statement reprinted in…

TTXGP, the movie

From the maker of "Faster," comes "Charge," chronicling the first ever electric motorcycle race on the Isle of Man, the TTXGP. The documentary promises a fascinating look inside teams like MotoCzysz as they re-think what a motorcycle can be. Like…

Roehr eSuperbike: 96bhp, 210lb/ft, zero emissions

Illinois-based Roehr Motorcycles is planning a range of two electric motorcycles. The first, the Roehr eSuperbike produces 96bhp and 210lb/ft of torque using a 10kWh lithium iron phosphate battery pack and an AC induction motor , will be entered in…