Zero Motorcycles to Compete in 2011 MiniMotoSX

The 2011 AMA MiniMoto SX battle gets more crowded and tougher by the moment, as the top Mini Bike racers in the World have the opportunity to race for their share of a $18,000 purse. One of the manufacturers that has just announced its participation in the world’s biggest mini bike event on May 6 in Las Vegas is none other than Zero Motorcycles.

Riders are expected to compete on modified 2011 Zero MX motorcycles. This year’s battle will take place on a larger track than previous events due to the South Point Hotel and Casino’s expansive arena, which allows for higher speeds and intense bar-to-bar action.

“Electric motorcycle racing is evolving rapidly and is the ideal venue for refining Zero Motorcycles’ advanced motorcycle technology. This type of race also helps showcase what electric motorcycles are capable of by facing off against gasoline competitors,” said Scot Harden, Vice President of Global Marketing for Zero Motorcycles. “Our 2011 Zero MX is incredibly tough and lightweight plus it features a newly developed suspension system to tackle the jumps and whoops of a larger and more technical Mini Moto SX track. This is going to be a great event and we’re proud to be involved again this year.”

Zero Motorcycles has already managed to prove its competitive potential, by winning the inaugural TTXGP in 2010, and that against over two hundred and fifty gas motorcycles and four other electric motorcycles during the Electric Off-Road Challenge in Gironville, France. After beating the other electric competitors on a Zero MX, Thomas Aubry went on to take first place in the last race of his series, placing him third overall in his class.