Zero Motorcycles has added a darker look to its smallest electric off-road bikes. The new black bodywork kits for the XE and XB are now listed through Zero’s accessories network, giving owners a way to replace the standard plastics without changing the bikes themselves.
The timing is interesting because the X-Line is still a relatively young branch of Zero’s lineup. These are license-free, no-shift machines aimed at dirt, gravel, and muddy trails, so a cosmetic update has to do its work through customization rather than extra performance.
**A Factory-Style Blackout for Zero’s Small Electric Trail Bikes**
The XE kit costs $225, while the XB version is listed at $175 on Zero’s official accessories catalog. Each set is a direct replacement for the original bodywork, and the catalog identifies the parts specifically for the corresponding model.
The Pack reports that the kits cover the full fender and body plastic set, with red and white graphics already applied. That detail keeps the result closer to a factory race-bike appearance than a plain black replacement panel, while avoiding the work of cutting or modifying the original pieces.
Both the XE and XB use removable battery packs, which matters more for trail riding than a styling change. A spare charged pack can be swapped away from a charger, although the accessory itself does not alter range, motor output, suspension, or braking hardware.
The XE is positioned as the more powerful option, with the XB serving as the lower-cost entry point. Owners who ride in rocky or muddy conditions may also see the panels as replaceable protection for the original plastics, but Zero’s current listing presents them as design accessories rather than upgraded armor.
Zero’s catalog shows worldwide availability through its dealer and accessory network. For riders who already chose the X-Line because it skips a clutch and gearbox, the black kits add a simple visual refresh without turning a small electric trail bike into something it is not.
The update also fits a broader pattern in electric motorcycle ownership: buyers want personalization after purchase, not just a choice between a couple of factory colors. I covered the wider case for electric two-wheelers in [this electric commuter motorcycle guide](https://windburnedeyes.com/best-electric-commuter-motorcycles/), but the XE and XB approach is aimed squarely at off-road use.
Source: The Pack, Zero Motorcycles
