LAPD adds Zero Motorcycle to fleet

Zero Motorcycles announced that the Los Angeles Police Department purchased the new Zero MMX police/military motorcycle to add to the department’s patrol fleet. Powered by the 100-percent-electric Z-Force motor, the Zero MMX was developed to meet the specific requirements of military, law enforcement and security agencies. After extensive testing, the L.A.P.D. chose Zero Motorcycles for their stealth, low cost of operation, maintenance-free powertrain and minimal environmental impact.

“There are major benefits to incorporating these environmentally friendly motorcycles. It costs less than 50 cents to charge compared to using gallons of gas, maintenance is simple, and the community appreciates how quiet they are,” reports Officer Steve Carbajal of the L.A.P.D. Off-Road Unit. “Most importantly, our officers have an added tactical advantage while on patrol.”

“Police agencies expect that their fleet of motorcycles be reliable, perform in the line of duty and provide a tactical advantage, and we are proud to provide motorcycles that exceed those expectations,” said John Lloyd, vice president of Global Sales for Zero Motorcycles. “Zero continues to work closely with several police agencies, including the L.A.P.D., to produce a world class engineered police lineup. We continue to grow and are thrilled that the L.A.P.D. will be using our motorcycles.”