MotoGP

After starting production in June, Zero started delivering its new Zero XE and Zero XB electric motorcycles to customers in July. While taking delivery of another Zero electric motorcycle this morning, I got the chance to take a Zero XB for a quick spin. Price and key specs under $5,000 As Electrek has covered, the Zero XB story begins with…

Electric motorcycles have long struggled to gain a foothold in America, with most examples being too expensive with too little range for many buyers. One area electric motorcycles excel in is in the urban commuter space, where riders don’t need to travel very fast or very far. If that sounds like you, there’s a new electric motorcycle-like bike on the…

The Austrian Grand Prix launches the second part of the season as MotoGP reignites at the Red Bull Ring!  read more www.motogp.com

Traditional motorcycle makers have been struggling to add excitement to the electric segment. The Kawasaki Ninja E-1 and the Z E-1 are aspirational offerings, but these fall flat when it comes to excitement. Zero Motorcycles is the only long-standing one that currently offers grin-worthy electric sports bikes. Honda, however, has us excited about its “EV Fun Concept” that was showcased…

With a riders’ market that activates earlier each year, and is expected to be highly active heading with an eye on 2027, Fabio Quartararo will decide in the coming months whether to renew his trust in Yamaha or seek his fortune with another manufacturer that may offer less money but more guarantees. Quartararo’s sense of loyalty is unquestionable. It was…

This electric motorcycle outshines an iPhone on price and performance. In India, you can snag the Rorr EZ—a practical, urban e-bike—for under €1 350, exclusively on Amazon. Electric bikes usually split between premium flagships and flimsy, underpowered entry-level models. Oben Electric bridges that gap with a genuinely useful ride. The Rorr EZ offers three battery options: 2.6 kWh for 110…

Cycle News Staff | August 6, 2025 Stark Future introduced its latest motocross model, the 2026 VARG MX 1.2, which the Spanish company says “introduces advanced updates in powertrain, chassis design, and software features, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the premium electric motorcycle industry.” At the heart of the VARG MX 1.2 is the Stark 80-horsepower electric powertrain,…

The Red Bull Tech3 KTM MotoGP team has entered Maverick Vinales for next weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix, one month on from his serious crash at the Sachsenring. Vinales suffered a spectacular crash at the start of Q2 for the German GP on 13 July, which left him with a fractured shoulder and caused him to miss both the Sachsenring round…

CLARENCE, N.Y. — A 16-year-old Clarence High School student has died from injuries sustained in an electric motorcycle crash earlier this week in a parking lot off Transit Road in Clarence, according to New York State Police. Rick Brooks, the varsity hockey coach at Clarence High School, told 2 On Your Side that Daniel Bechtel — who was preparing to…

MotoGP™ Authentics has announced a landmark moment in motorsport memorabilia history, with the launch of its first ever auction, giving fans and collectors the chance to own one-of-a-kind items from MotoGP™ legends. Held exclusively online, headlining items of the Icons Auction include a test-used helmet from MotoGP™ legend Valentino Rossi and the actual Moto2™ bike ridden to victory by British…

As if producing the world’s fastest electric enduro motorcycle wasn’t enough, Stark Future has gone ahead and updated the Varg MX with some crucial upgrades with the 1.2 trim. The Swedish-owned, Spain-based bikemaker has been flying of late, reporting profitable numbers so early in its existence. And when you consider this Varg update, you really understand how serious Stark is…

With three major European manufacturers already on the MotoGP grid – Ducati, KTM and Aprilia (from the Piaggio Group) – the absence of German giant BMW has always felt like an anomaly. More so given its current presence and success in the WorldSBK production bike series with Toprak Razgatlioglu. BMW has flirted with the idea of entering MotoGP since its…

Honda is gearing up to take the covers off its first-ever electric motorcycle on September 2. While full technical details are still under wraps, a new teaser has offered a glimpse into what we can expect from this highly anticipated two-wheeler. Honda’s first e-motorcycle: What to expect From the visuals, the upcoming e-motorcycle appears to draw heavy inspiration from the…

Fabio Quartararo is the only rider who has been able to consistently challenge Marc Marquez in the battle for pole positions this season. The Frenchman set the fastest qualifying lap at Jerez, Le Mans, Silverstone and Assen, while championship leader Marquez has started from pole on seven occasions. The only other rider to sit on pole has been Francesco Bagnaia,…

Honda’s first electric bike is expected to be based on the EV Fun concept. Honda is set to reveal its first electric motorcycle on September 2. The company has dropped a teaser revealing some details of the upcoming e-bike. Honda’s first electric bike is expected to be based on the EV Fun concept. The teaser features a camouflaged prototype that…

The emergence of Alex Marquez, alongside Ducati’s commitments to Fermin Aldeguer and Fabio Di Giannantonio, among other factors, presents the ideal scenario for the Italian brand to field six identical bikes on the MotoGP grid next year. Over the last decade – roughly since Gigi Dall’Igna arrived as general manager – Ducati has gradually pulled away from its direct rivals…

Bajaj Auto is set to take a major leap in its electric vehicle (EV) journey by bringing its iconic Pulsar and Boxer brands into the electric motorcycle segment, CNBC-TV18 reported. The move marks a significant shift as the company looks to expand beyond its current stronghold in electric scooters and three-wheelers. CNBC-TV18 reported that Rajiv Bajaj, Managing Director of Bajaj…

Ducati sent seven units of its Panigale V4 super sport bike to Hungary on Tuesday, so that its riders could learn the Balaton Park circuit, which makes its debut on the MotoGP calendar later this month. Despite comfortably leading all three world championships – riders’, teams’, and constructors’ – the Italian manufacturer is leaving nothing to chance. Hence the private…

Electric motorcycles and powertrains manufacturer Zero Motorcycles announced on July 30 the first wave of X Line deliveries to the company’s worldwide dealership network. Zero says any X Line motorcycle ordered in the summer will be delivered by fall 2025. (Photo: Zero Motorcycles) “The delivery of the first X Line bikes is a major milestone for Zero and for the…