Setting the Outlaw DHT Axle apart from stock and other after-market competitors is a combination of features including the dual heat treat technology, advanced metallurgy throughout, superior component parts, and high heat resistant, synthetic lubricants. The two most critical areas of an axle that can fail are the cage and housing. To combat this problem, those two areas are included in the dual heat treatment process producing an axle joint that is very tough, resistant to wear, and has an extended life.

In addition to the dual heat treatment process, the Outlaw DHT Axles feature puncture-resistant boots crafted from premium-grade Thermoplastic Polyester Elastomer (TPE). This state of the art material is far superior to rubber boots found in after-market competitors. It provides advanced protection from not only fatigue but early heat deformation it remains very puncture resistant and durable in high and low temperature conditions. The axle also features oversized CV joint housings, cage, and bar made from 4340 Chromoly steel, low-profile boot bands, and components filled with Mobil 1 synthetic grease to help maintain lower axle joint operating temperature in the presence of higher CV angles.

“Over the past 15 years, High Lifter has been a leader in providing reliable and much-needed after-market products for ATV and UTV owners,” said Scott Smith, owner of High Lifter Products. “The Outlaw DHT Axle provides riders with a super-tough axle at an affordable price point – something previously not offered to riders looking for after-market parts and accessories. As the most trusted name in after-market accessories, our customers can be assured that the Outlaw DHT Axle will be a fierce competitor for trail riders and mud riders alike.”

The all-new Outlaw DHT Axle is currently available for Polaris models with prices beginning at $279.99. Additional models for Can-Am, Kawasaki, and Yamaha will be released in the following months.

About High Lifter Products
High Lifter Products, Inc. has been leading the industry in the development and marketing of unique, after-market accessories for UTVs and ATVs since 1996. Originally a one-man, hobby, High Lifter has since grown into a multi-million dollar corporation, operating a 27,700 square foot facility housing a retail showroom, warehouse, and performance shop.  Based in Shreveport, Louisiana High Lifter has earned a reputation for product development and collaborations with several OEMs that greatly enhance utility and performance for customers in the ATV market.

High Lifter is well known within its niche market for the creation of the largest outdoor, mud-riding venue in the country. High Lifter plays host to tens of thousands of ATV riders from all over the globe each year at its annual Mud Nationals event in Jacksonville, Texas.

High Lifter fans and customers know where to go for the best information, products and value.  A comprehensive product catalog can be found at the company website, www.highlifter.com where visitors can also get the latest information, browse photo galleries, and participate in High Lifter’s popular online forum.

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“This is an awesome moment in my career,” Stewart said on the program. “I grew up in Indiana watching this guy a lot. Winning any award is an honor, but winning one with Mario’s name on it is very special.”

Five of this year’s seven finalists received first-place votes, including Stewart, runner-up Casey Stoner; AMA Supercross/Motocross champion Ryan Villipoto; last year’s SPEED Performer of the Year, Sebastian Vettel, and USAC/WoO phenom Kyle Larson.

“I get to see the best of the best and, Tony, you are in that company,” said Andretti, who actually noticed Stewart’s calm demeanor during the Chase and texted the driver, “I smell championship.”

The award, now in its sixth season, is presented annually by SPEED to the racer who puts a premium on winning races, shines on motor sports’ biggest stages and does it all with a measure of sportsmanship and class.

The 2011 SPEED Performer of the Year was selected by a panel including racing legends Andretti and Dan Gurney, “Wind Tunnel” host Dave Despain, veteran broadcasters Varsha, Ralph Sheheen and Leigh Diffey, SPEED.com writers Robin Miller and Tom Jensen, versatile racers Tommy Kendall and Dorsey Schroeder and a select group of SPEED motor sports producers.

The trophy, a true work of art created by bronze sculptor Elie Hazak, stands 38 inches tall and weighs 95 pounds. It features eight cars, including six of the most important in Mario’s rise to superstardom, as well as an array of artistic symbolism that captures the essence of the trophy’s namesake.

Mario Andretti Trophy winners and runner-ups:

• 2006 – Jimmie Johnson, NASCAR. Nicky Hayden, MotoGP
• 2007 – Jimmie Johnson, NASCAR; Donny Schatz, WoO
• 2008 – Jimmie Johnson, NASCAR; Tony Schumacher, NHRA
• 2009 – Tony Schumacher, NHRA; Jimmie Johnson, NASCAR
• 2010 – Sebastian Vettel, F1; Jimmie Johnson, NASCAR
• 2011 – Tony Stewart, NASCAR; Casey Stoner, MotoGP

About SPEED™

SPEED, anchored by its popular and wide-ranging coverage of NASCAR, is the nation’s first and only cable television network dedicated to automotive and motorcycle racing, performance and lifestyle. Now available in nearly 84 million homes in North America, SPEED, a member of the FOX Sports Media Group, is among the industry leaders in interactive TV, video on demand, mobile initiatives and broadband services, including SPEED2, a groundbreaking new broadband network featuring live, streaming and on-demand events complementing offerings of the linear network. For more information, please visit SPEED.com, the online motor sports authority.

About FOX Sports Media Group

FOX Sports Media Group (FSMG) is the umbrella entity representing News Corporation’s wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets under Chairman & CEO David Hill. Built with brands that are capable of reaching more than 100 million viewers in a single weekend, FSMG includes ownership and interests in linear television networks, digital and mobile programming, broadband platforms, multiple web sites, joint-venture businesses and several licensing partnerships. FSMG now includes FOX Sports, the sports television arm of the FOX Broadcasting Company; Fox’s 19 regional sports networks, their affiliated regional web sites and FSN national programming; SPEED and SPEED2; Fox Soccer Channel and Fox Soccer Plus; FUEL TV; and Fox College Sports. In addition, FSMG also includes FOX Sports Interactive Media, which comprises FOXSports.com on MSN, whatifsports.com and scout.com, reaching almost 30 million unique visitors monthly. Also included are Fox’s interests in joint-venture businesses FOX Deportes, Big Ten Network and STATS, LLC, as well as licensing agreements that establish the FOX Sports Radio Network, FOX Sports Skybox restaurants and FOX Sports Grills.

– www.SPEED.com –

Contacts

SPEED
Erik Arneson, 704-501-5795
Erik.Arneson@SPEED.com

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Leatt is the exclusive licensee of certain patents, manufacturing, sale, use and distribution rights held by Xceed Holdings CC (“Xceed”), a South African company owned by Leatt’s founder, Dr. Christopher Leatt, including the patents to the Leatt-Brace®.  On October 21, 2011, the Company sent a letter to Atlas’ subsidiary notifying them that certain models of Atlas’ neck braces infringe on the Company’s patents, demanding that Atlas cease and desist the manufacture, use, offer and sale of such products.  Instead of complying with the Company’s request, on or about December 1, 2011, Atlas brought suit against the Company in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California seeking a declaration that Atlas does not infringe on the Leatt neck brace patents. On January 18, 2012, the Company filed an Answer and Counterclaim with the Court, denying Atlas’ claims and countersuing Atlas (with Xceed) for patent infringement of the Leatt neck brace patents.  The Company is also seeking injunctive relief, damages for Atlas’ willful infringement of the Leatt neck brace patents, and attorneys’ fees.

Sean Macdonald, the Chief Executive Officer of Leatt Corporation, remarked “we are disturbed by Atlas’ filing of this action in response to our initial letter and by their continued infringement on our patents. We will take all necessary action to vigorously prosecute and enforce Leatt’s intellectual property rights which protect the product internationally.”

About Leatt Corporation: 

Leatt Corporation develops, markets and distributes personal protective equipment and ancillary products for all forms of sports, especially extreme motor sports. The Leatt-Brace® is an award-winning neck brace system considered the gold standard for neck protection for anyone wearing a crash helmet as a form of protection. It was designed for participants in extreme sports or riding motorcycles, bicycles, mountain bicycles, all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles and other vehicles.  Additional information is at http://www.leatt.com.

Safe Harbor

This press release may contain forward-looking statements regarding Leatt Corporation (the “Company”) within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are often identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “seeks,” “should,” “could,” “intends,” or “projects” or similar expressions, involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. These statements are based upon the Company’s current expectations and speak only as of the date hereof. Any indication of the merits of a claim does not necessarily mean the claim will prevail at trial or otherwise. The Company’s actual results in any endeavor may differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements as a result of various factors and uncertainties, which factors or uncertainties may be beyond our ability to foresee or control.

Contacts:

Leatt Corporation
Sean Macdonald
Chief Executive Officer
Sean.Macdonald@leatt-brace.com
+ (27) 21 557 8257

Allen & Caron, Inc.
Rudy Barrio (Investors)
r.barrio@allencaron.com
(212) 691-8087

Len Hall (Media)
len@allencaron.com
(949) 474-4300

SOURCE: Leatt Corporation

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OAKLAND, CA – January 30, 2012 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – 46,017 fans packed the Oakland Alameda Coliseum Saturday to witness James “Bubba” Stewart win his first main event of 2012 in the fourth round of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship series. After his fourth consecutive heat win this season earlier in the evening, Stewart began the main event in fourth place and took the lead just before the halfway mark on lap nine. He would lead the remaining 11 laps to claim Yamaha/ Toyota/ JGRMX’s first Supercross Class Main Event victory of the season. The victory is also Pirelli’s first win ever in Supercross history where Stewart rode on Scorpion SX front tires and Scorpion MX Extra X rear tires.

Stewart’s victory puts him into fourth place in the overall standings where he is just 12 points behind Chad Reed and Ryan Dungey who are tied with 85 points. Teammate Davi Millsaps finished seventh in the main event and is tenth overall with 42 points.

“We cannot be prouder as we watch this historical moment unfold for our brand”, stated Uberto Thun, Pirelli’s World Wide Moto Business Director. “I’ve been following closely as we have pulled out all the stops in support of JGRMX and their riders, Stewart and Millsaps. I look forward to this being the beginning of a long and fruitfulpartnership; we are just getting started.”

This was an emotional win for Stewart and JGRMX as they mourned the recent loss of friend and team mechanic Mark “Tex” Adams. “I got two good starts tonight, and just took my time,” commented Stewart, who dedicated the win to Tex. “This victory is for the race team and everyone sticking with us. Tex, we love you and you will never be forgotten.”

“I would like to extend condolences on behalf of Pirelli to the family of Mark Adams and JGRMX,” reflected Antonella Lauriola, Vice President of Pirelli’s NAFTA Region Moto Business Unit. “Pirelli is proud of Bubba and JGRMX in this bittersweet moment; we are behind them 110% and will do everything we can to support them at this difficult time.”

Round five of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship will be held Feb. 4 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif. The event will air on CBS at noon (EST) on Feb. 5.

Pirelli Tire North America designs, develops, manufactures and markets tires for passenger vehicles inboth the original equipment and replacement markets as well as markets and distributes tires for motorcycles and motorsports. Located in Rome, Georgia, Pirelli’s Modular Integrated Robotized System (MIRS) employs state-of-the-art technology to manufacture tires for both export and domestic markets.  For more information please visit www.us.pirelli.com.

For further information please contact:
Pirelli Communications and Media Relations – NAFTA Region
212. 497. 8825 ptna.pr@pirelli.com

Kevin Allen – Moto PR Manager
917. 232. 8851 kevin.allen@pirelli.com

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CORONA, CA – January 26, 2012 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – It’s where competition began for Husqvarna in America, and Fred Andrews Racing (FAR) is bringing the iconic brand back to its origins. The 2012 AMA/Rekluse National Enduro Series kicks off in Wedgefield, South Carolina, and Husqvarna is proud to once again be a part of it.

Andrews and his race team – consisting of Jason Thomas and Andrew Delong – have been hard at work, training and testing in Florida, and are looking forward to kicking off the 2012 race season. Thomas will be racing the TC250 and Delong is contesting the 2012 season aboard a TXC310.

“We’re excited to get back to enduros,” Andrews said. “Husqvarna made a vast improvement over least year’s bikes. The 2011s were good, but this year’s are better. We’ve got some new exhaust systems from Pro Circuit and we’re excited to go racing!”

The Husqvarna brand might be a seasoned fixture when it comes to racing enduros, but Thomas and Delong are relatively new to the series and the race format. Andrews – himself a multi-time National Enduro winner – admits that initial expectations are modest. He expects to see great things from the FAR duo once they get some enduro experience under their belts.

“We’re definitely going to be top-ten guys – maybe top-five starting out,” Andrews commented. “As the year goes on, we’re going to be looking to do better. We’re going to try to win one, or some. But our main goal is to bring Husky back to the enduros and show people that we have a strong presence and we’re going to get better.”

For more information on the Husqvarna Fred Andrews Racing team go to www.FARHusqvarna.com. For more information on this weekend’s AMA/Rekluse National Enduro Series opening round, visit www.NationalEnduro.com.

Be sure to follow Team Husqvarna on Facebook

or via Twitter @HusqvarnaNA.

Husqvarna Motorcycles. Tradition on two wheels since 1903.
Husqvarna Motorcycles, a part of the BMW Group since October 2007, are widely  known and respected in the off-road world for a heritage of competition and numerous motocross and enduro world championships. Originally founded in Sweden in 1903, Husqvarna motorcycles have been designed and manufactured in Varese, Italy since 1987.

Husqvarna Motorcycles NA, LLC
Husqvarna Motorcycles NA, LLC is part of BMW (US) Holding Corp., the BMW Group’s sales headquarters for North, Central and South America is located in Woodcliff Lake, NJ. Husqvarna has continued to expand its professional race team to compete in AMA Enduro, GNCC, Endurocross, National Hare & Hound, the AMA Hare Scrambles Series and WORCS competition. Husqvarna team riders are competing in the premier classes of each series aboard 2011 Husqvarna TXC250, TXC449, TXC511, and TE310 off-road models.

Husqvarna Motorcycles NA, LLC
371 Corporate Terrace Circle, Suite 102
Corona, CA 92879 USA

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TwoTwo Motorsports/Bel-Rey/Honda’s Chad Reed, of Dade City, Fla., opened the Supercross Class Main Event by winning the Nuclear Cowboyz^® Holeshot with Supercross.com Honda’s Andrew Short, of Smithville, Texas, and Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Josh Hansen, of Elbert, Colo., following in second and third, respectively.

Stewart, who won in Oakland last year, made quick work of Hansen, making the pass to secure third place on the end of the opening lap. Points leader Ryan Dungey, of Belle Plaine, Minn., finished lap 1 in ninth place. On lap 2, Stewart moved around Short and set his sights on Reed. After stalking Reed relentlessly for several laps, Stewart passed him on lap nine and checked out. Stewart became the fourth different Supercross Class winner of the season. Reed finished second and Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Villopoto finished third. Reed and Dungey are now tied for first place at 85 points apiece.

“I would like to dedicate this win to my mechanic, Mark ‘Tex’ Adams, who passed away this week,” said Stewart. “I got in a rhythm out there tonight and put together a great race. I had a tough couple of races this year, and tonight I got it done.”

Rockstar Energy Racing Suzuki’s Martin Davalos, of Cairo, Ga., grabbed the Nuclear Cowboyz Holeshot with Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Dean Wilson, of Menifee, Calif., on his rear wheel as they headed out of turn 1. Tucked in behind the leaders, Tomac held down the number-three spot.

While chasing down Davalos, on lap 1, Wilson shot off the track, crashing and losing valuable positions as Tomac moved into second place. On lap 2, Davalos bobbled, which allowed Tomac to make a pass for the lead. Zach Osborne, of Chesterfield, S.C., pushed his Monster Energy Yamaha into second place on lap 6, but was passed by Rockstar Energy Racing’s Jason Anderson, of Edgewood, N.M., on lap 10. Anderson crashed one lap later, going the number-two spot to Osborne.

On lap 12, Osborne engaged on a hotly contested battle with Red Bull KTM’s Marvin Musquin, of Murrieta, Calif. Musquin made a solid pass and held on for second place with Osborne in third for the second consecutive weekend.

Tomac extended his points lead to 15 before heading back to Angel Stadium next weekend.

“This is my best season ever,” said Tomac. “Our team worked really hard to give me a great bike, and I made the most of it. I now have a nice lead going into Anaheim.”

Racing resumes next Saturday at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif.

Supercross Class Results: Oakland

1. James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Yamaha
2. Chad Reed, Dade City, Fla., Honda
3. Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki
4. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM
5. Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, Honda
6. Kevin Windham, Centreville, Miss., Honda
7. Davi Millsaps, Murrieta, Calif., Yamaha
8. Jake Weimer, Rupert, Idaho, Kawasaki
9. Justin Brayton, Murrieta, Calif., Honda
10. Josh Hansen, Elbert, Colo., Kawasaki

Supercross Class Season Standings

1. Chad Reed, Dade City, Fla., Honda – 85
2. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM – 85
3. Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki – 83
4. James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Yamaha – 73
5. Jake Weimer, Rupert, Idaho, Kawasaki – 61
6. Kevin Windham, Centreville, Miss., Honda – 58
7. Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, Honda – 52
8. Josh Hansen, Elbert, Colo., Kawasaki – 47
9. Brett Metcalfe, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Suzuki – 45
10. Davi Millsaps, Murrieta, Calif., Yamaha – 42

Western Regional Supercross Lites Class Results: Oakland

1. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Honda
2. Marvin Musquin, Murrieta, Calif., KTM
3. Zach Osborne, Chesterfield, S.C., Yamaha
4. Ryan Sipes, Ekron, Ky., Yamaha
5. Matt Moss, Sussex Inlet, NS
6. Travis Baker, Temecula, Calif., Honda
7. Nico Izzi, Menifee, Calif., Yamaha
8. Max Anstie, Hemet, Calif., Honda
9. Martin Davalos, Cairo, Ga., Suzuki
10. Dean Wilson, Menifee, Calif., Kawasaki

Western Regional Supercross Lites Class Season Standings

1. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Honda – 88
2. Dean Wilson, Menifee, Calif., Kawasaki – 73
3. Zach Osborne, Chesterfield, S.C., Yamaha – 67
4. Marvin Musquin, Murrieta, Calif., KTM – 64
5. Tyla Rattray, Wildomar, Calif., Kawasaki – 60
6. Cole Seely, Murrieta, Calif., Honda – 57
7. Jason Anderson, Edgewood, N.M., Suzuki – 53
8. Nico Izzi, Menifee, Calif., Yamaha – 46
9. Max Anstie, Hemet, Calif., Honda – 45
10. Ryan Sipes, Ekron, Ky., Yamaha – 43

Tune into the enhanced exclusive weekly video content from Supercross LIVE! during the entire 2012 season on SupercrossOnline.com, the Official Website of Monster Energy Supercross.

Weekly Supercross LIVE! Video Content Schedule

• The Official Supercross LIVE! Pre-Show  -  Race Days at 11 AM Local Race Time
• Behind the Scenes with Supercross LIVE!  -  All Day on Race Days
• 2 Minutes on the Track  -  Race Days at 3:30 & 5:30 PM Local Race Time
• And on the Podium Tonight  -  Following Each Round’s Main Events
• The Official Supercross LIVE! Post-Show  -  Saturday Nights at Each Round
• Toyota Tailgate Talk  -  Wednesdays at 5 PM ET
• After The Checkered Flag  -  Thursdays at 5PM ET

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Musquin turned heads throughout the day after putting down quick times during the timed qualifying sessions. In the final practice he turned the fastest time of the SX Lites practices which also held as the third fastest practice time of the day when you combined his time with that of the SX class.

His fast lap earned him the top gate pick heading to his heat. Unfortunately he suffered a bad start in his heat and came around the first corner in 8th position. He put on a hard charge and was able to pass four riders to secure a 4th place finish and a decent gate pick for the main event.

When the gate dropped for the main event, Musquin got a late jump and came around the first corner mid-pack. By the end of the first lap he was sitting in 8th position. He made the pass for 7th a few laps later and climbed into 6th place at the halfway point. He really turned up the speed after the ninth lap where he was able to move into 5th when Jason Anderson made a mistake. He continued to move forward at an impressive rate and began to catch the top three riders. With only four laps to go he passed into 3rd and then went one step further and began to pressure Zach Osborne for 2nd. He made the pass with three laps left in the race to secure 2nd for the evening.

Musquin’s 2nd place result moved him up three positions in the overall point standings. Four rounds into the race he now sits 4th in the overall standings just three points off of the third place position.

“I am so excited with my result tonight. When my mechanic said I was 10th on the pit board the first lap, I was worried I would not be able to make the passes I needed. But I rode as hard as I could and made some smart passes and worked my way up. This helps me a lot in the point standings and I am looking forward to more success next week,” stated Musquin.

Next Round: Anaheim, CA – February 4, 2012 

Results Supercross Lites West Oakland 
1. Eli Tomac (USA), Honda, 13:51.515 min (15 laps)
2. Marvin Musquin (F), KTM, +12.299 sec 
3. Zach Osborne (USA), Yamaha, +14.052
4. Ryan Sipes (USA), Yamaha, +16.133
5. Matt Moss (AUS), KTM, +20.478
Other KTM
19. Ryan Marmont (USA), KTM, 14 laps

Supercross Lites West Standings after 4 of 8 rounds   
1. Tomac, 88 points
2. Dean Wilson (USA), Kawasaki, 73
3. Osborne, 67
4. Musquin, 64
5. Tyla Rattray (USA), Kawasaki, 60
Other KTM
11. Moss, 39
23. Marmont, 6

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Dungey had a strong showing at Oakland in the early afternoon, earning the 2nd fastest lap time of the combined practice sessions. He topped his impressive practice time with his first heat win of the season in the opening SX class heat race. He led the heat holeshot to checkered flag to earn the top gate pick in the main event.

In the main event Dungey suffered a poor start off the gate and rounded the first corner in 12th position. He quickly began to pick off riders while the lead pack was beginning to pull away. By the halfway point he had passed into the top five and by the twelfth lap of the race he had passed Andrew Short for 4th position. His speed and stamina were impressive throughout the twenty lap main but his time spent through the pack had allowed the top three to pull out of reach. He finished a strong 4th place overall, and in doing so, was able to maintain his red number plate for another round. This will mark the third round in a row that Dungey has held the points lead and been given the honor to represent the red number plate.

I’m bummed that I didn’t land on the podium tonight. But overall, it was still a great night. I earned my first heat race win of the season and I made some good passes in the main event to salvage some points,” remarked Dungey. “It was hard to make passes tonight so I am glad I was able to pass as many riders as I did. My team has been behind me 100% this season and I am glad we are still running up front in the points and I am looking forward to a podium finish at the next event.” 

Next Round: Anaheim, CA – February 4, 2012 

Results Supercross Oakland
1. James Stewart (USA), Yamaha, 18:19.903 min (20 laps)
2. Chad Reed (USA), Honda, +2.355 sec
3. Ryan Villopoto (USA), Kawasaki, +6.310
4. Ryan Dungey (USA), KTM, +14.414 
5. Andrew Short (USA), Honda, +18.128

Supercross Standings after 4 of 17 rounds
1. Dungey, 85 points
2. Reed, 85
3. Villopoto, 83
4. Stewart, 73
5. Jake Weimer (USA), Kawasaki, 61

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SANTA CRUZ, CA – January 27, 2012 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Zero Motorcycles, the global leader in electric motorcycle manufacturing, recently celebrated the start of production of its ground breaking 2012 model line with the rollout of its first new 2012 Zero DS. Management and staff greeted the arrival of the stunning new Zero DS motorcycle on Dec. 15, 2011 (it was an early Christmas present) with applause and excitement. Additionally, Zero Motorcycles announces that the entire product line is in full production and dealers and consumers alike can expect to see the motorcycles hitting the marketplace throughout the first quarter of 2012. Zero recently debuted the all-new 2012 product line to a very positive response this past November at the 2011 EICMA Motorcycle Show in Milan, Italy.

“It’s an amazing feeling to watch the fruition of so much hard work and effort as it comes into being and becomes something that is so special and unique,” said Scot Harden, Vice President of Global Marketing for Zero Motorcycles. “We are very proud of our dedicated team at Zero Motorcycles. Without their passion and dedication to building the very best electric motorcycle, we wouldn’t be in the position we are today. The progress being made is phenomenal, every model in the lineup goes faster, further and is more fun than ever before.”

The Zero S, a street fighter, and Zero DS, a dual sport, are both available in a 6 or 9 kWh configuration. As measured by the EPA UDDS, the Zero S is capable of respectively achieving 76 or 114 miles on a single charge. Both motorcycles offer a higher top speed, with the Zero DS hitting 80 mph and the Zero S topping out at 88 mph. Both motorcycles offer a broad torque band and stealthy acceleration from 0 rpm that makes them incredibly fun to ride. In addition, all the street models, including the Zero XU, feature new brushless motors and regenerative braking that allow riders to recoup energy during deceleration. The Zero XU, a motorcycle designed for inner city riding, now uses the same maintenance-free belt drive system as the Zero S and Zero DS. Brushless air-cooled motors, life of motorcycle power packs and belt drive systems make Zero’s lineup of street models just about the world’s easiest-to-own form of transportation.

Zero’s new Z-Force™ power pack uses a completely new battery cell chemistry and configuration that is up to 95 percent more energy dense and is rated to 3,000 complete charge cycles before hitting 80 percent capacity. This means that a Zero S could travel as much as 308,000 miles on its original power pack. All of Zero’s on and off-road motorcycles leverage the new technology, meaning that the power pack is designed to exceed the longevity expected of any conventional motorcycle. The result is a complete electric motorcycle line that offers owners exhilarating rides while saving on gas and virtually all-routine powertrain maintenance. The same is true for the all new Zero X and MX. Improvements in styling, performance and range make both of these off-road oriented models a dream to own and operate. With almost three times the range of previous Zero X and MX models, and with substantially more power on tap, these electric dirt motorcycles take off-road riding to an all new level.

About Zero Motorcycles
Zero Motorcycles is the next step in motorcycle evolution and represents the ultimate electric motorcycle technology. Unencumbered by conventional thinking about how they design, manufacture and sell high performance electric motorcycles, they are on a mission to turn heads and revolutionize their industry by combining the best aspects of a traditional motorcycle with today’s most advanced technology. The result is an electric motorcycle line that’s insanely fast and environmentally friendly.

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