When Zero Motorcycles first showcased its Lompico Concept a few months ago, most people immediately started looking at the specs. An 8.8-kWh battery, about 40 horsepower, compact dimensions, and a design that clearly lands somewhere between an urban commuter and a lightweight naked bike. Fair enough. That's what manufacturers want you to look at first.
But after staring at the photos for a few minutes, I couldn't stop thinking about something else entirely. Is this actually a Zero? Or are we looking at the first real glimpse of what happens when Hero MotoCorp and Zero start sharing their homework?