Hesketh Zero X - 2010 Specifications and Reviews

The 2010 Hesketh Zero X is an electric all-rounder designed for environmentally conscious riders seeking practical urban mobility. Its lightweight 68.5 kg frame and responsive 67.7 Nm torque delivery provide agile handling, while hydraulic disc brakes ensure confident stopping power. Best known for pioneering British electric motorcycle design, it suits commuters and casual riders prioritizing sustainability and low running costs.

2010
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Engine and Transmission Specifications

Transmission type,final driveChain
Cooling systemAir
Torque67.70 Nm (6.9 kgf-m or 49.9 ft.lbs)
Power23.00
Engine typeElectric
 
 

CategoryAllround
Year2010
ModelHesketh Zero X

Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels

Rear brakesSingle disc. 4 Pot Hydraulic, Stainless Rotor, Hand Actuated
Front brakesSingle disc. 4 Pot Hydraulic, Stainless Rotor, Hand Actuated
Rake (fork angle)24.0°

Physical measures and capacities

Wheelbase1,372 mm (54.0 inches)
Seat height914 mm (36.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Power/weight ratio0.3358 HP/kg
Dry weight68.5 kg (151.0 pounds)

Other specs

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StarterElectric

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

23 hp
Peak Power

Best For

Track20%
City35%
Cornering75%
Daily Riding20%
Touring10%
Passenger5%

Rider Profile

Best ForThis lightweight electric off-road machine suits riders with at least some dirt-bike experience, as its featherweight chassis and instant torque reward confident, active riding rather than passive cruising.
PurposeBuilt as a nimble electric trail and playbike, it's meant for short off-road excursions, technical trail riding, and low-noise fun rather than long-distance travel or outright speed.
Rider FitAt just 68.5 kg dry, it's extremely easy to muscle around, pick up, and manhandle over obstacles, making it accessible to smaller or less physically strong riders.
CharacterIt has a quiet, instant-torque electric character that feels playful and responsive at low speed, favoring agility and immediacy over top-end power or long-range endurance.
Not Ideal ForIt's not for riders wanting high top speed, extended touring range, passenger carrying, or a plush, stable highway ride.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

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2010 Hesketh Zero X Rider Ergonomics Assessment

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Feet:

At 914mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with cannot reach comfortably on the 2010 Hesketh Zero X, with a relaxed knee angle of around 145 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Data quality: measured. Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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