{
  "id": 14501005,
  "title": "Zero Motorcycles shatters EV world record for traveling on two wheels",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/zero-motorcycles-shatters-ev-world-record-for-traveling-on-two-wheels",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-14T17:06:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/zero-electric-motorcycle-shatters-world-record-for-single-charge-ride-but-its-271-mile-feat-comes-with-an-asterisk"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Zero Motorcycles has set a new Guinness World Record for the longest distance traveled on a motorcycle using a single charge. Their Standard Zero DS adventure bike covered over 271 miles on a single charge of its 19.2 kWh battery pack, which is 40% further than the previous record holder. The record was set in a mountainous region of France, using factory standard tires and the Power Tank battery upgrade. Three riders completed the journey, with the Zero SRS and DSR/X models achieving 217 and 239 miles respectively. Zero Motorcycles' Senior Director Global Marketing, Jarno Middelbosch, highlighted range anxiety as a major concern for electric motorcycle riders, but the record attempt demonstrates what is possible with planning and efficient riding. However, advancements in battery technology, such as solid-state batteries, could lead to even more impressive records in the future.",
  "summary": "Zero Motorcycles smashes world record as its all-electric DS travels 271-miles without stopping.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}