LAPD, NYPD and U.S. Special Operations Forces Currently Using Zero MMX

~~The bike is currently being used by the LAPD off-road unit, which patrols mountain terrain and other locations not accessible to police vehicles or trucks, said Sgt. Rob Alberca, the officer in charge of the unit.

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Currently the department only has one bike, but if it proves to be a success, more will be ordered.

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The MMX runs for around $15,000.

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According to the manufacturer the motorcycle’s all-electric power train means that it costs less than a dollar to charge.

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Such electric bikes are already used by a growing number of police departments across the country, from New York to Oregon, and around the world, including in Bogota, Colombia and Hong Kong

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 – Zero Motorcycles, military motorcycle

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 The MMX was developed exclusively for military use in the U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF) and provides Special Operations riders with unique tactical advantages over traditional combustion motorcycles, as the electric powertrain allows for rapid movement over hostile terrain in near silence and minimal heat signature. Zero Motorcycles’ engineering team worked under military contract to develop the motorcycle. An undisclosed number of MMX motorcycles are currently undergoing full operational testing.

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