When Zero Motorcycles rolled out the LS1 at EICMA 2025, it was pretty clear this scooter wasn’t meant to chase headlines in the US. We talked about it back then as a signal that Zero was thinking beyond its usual high-performance electric bikes and looking at value-driven urban mobility instead. Now that pricing is official, that strategy makes even more sense.
On paper, the LS1 is all about smart, usable specs rather than big numbers. It’s a 125cc equivalent electric scooter powered by a centrally mounted motor with a belt drive. Output is rated at 11.3 horsepower and 37.6 pound-feet of torque at the motor, with Zero claiming around 177 pound-feet at the rear wheel. Top speed is just over 60 mph, and it can comfortably cruise at about 53 miles per hour, which is right where you want to be for city streets and secondary roads.
The battery setup is one of the LS1’s strongest value plays. It uses two removable 1.86 kWh lithium-ion batteries integrated into the floorboard, which keeps the center of gravity low and makes them easy to pull out for charging. Zero claims up to 68 miles of range in mixed riding. Riders who need more can opt for a third battery that fits under the seat. Charging is handled by an onboard 800W charger that tops things up in around five hours, or about three hours with the optional 1.5 kW external charger.
