Honda unveils e-MTB prototype in Spain, eyes high-end launch in 2027 | Electric
At the Sea Otter Europe cycling festival in Girona, Spain, Honda unveiled a prototype electric mountain bike, signaling that the motorcycle giant sees e-MTBs as a major opportunity in the electric two-wheeler market. Here’s what to know Honda chose the cycling festival and trade show to debut the concept and mark its entry into e-MTBs, according to autoevolution. The company…
Sunday Press Conference: Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Austria | MotoGP
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MotoGP Austrian Grand Prix: Martin snatches pole position | MotoGP
While all eyes were on Pedro Acosta’s campaign to win his first grand prix on KTM’s home ground in Austria, it was Aprilia’s Jorge Martin who claimed pole position for the race in a tight qualifying session on Saturday. Acosta will start third behind the joint championship leaders, with Marc Marquez squeezing ahead of him on the factory Ducati. But…
11-year-old Florida boy arrested, ordered to appear in court for electric dirt bike | Electric
Motorcycle or e-bike? 11-year-old arrested in Oviedo An 11-year-old boy in Oviedo will likely have to miss school to attend a mandatory court date after he was pulled over and arrested by Oviedo police for riding his electric powered dirt bike. Officials said under Florida law, the boy’s e-bike is considered a motorcycle, and at 11-years-old, he does not have…
SHARK ATTACK! Acosta’s unforgettable maiden win celebration | MotoGP
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MotoGP Austrian GP: Martin claims sprint win after Acosta crashes out | MotoGP
Jorge Martin claimed an unlikely victory in the Austrian Grand Prix sprint after Pedro Acosta crashed out of the lead with three laps to run. Acosta appeared on course to win in front of KTM’s home crowd on Saturday, having capitalised on an early battle between Martin and Marc Marquez to seize the lead on the opening lap. The 22-year-old…
New York Moves To Ban Sales Of Motorcycle-Speed E-Bikes | Electric
That e-bike flying past you at high speeds could soon be banned in New York. New York lawmakers want to ban the sale of high-speed electric vehicles that are being marketed as regular e-bikes. New York Wants To Ban The Sale Of High-Speed Electric Bikes Photo by Team Evelo on Unsplasha bicycle parked on the side of a road If…
Chantra set for MotoGP return to replace Mir at Honda for Japanese GP | MotoGP
Somkiat Chantra will return to MotoGP as stand-in for the injured Joan Mir at the Japanese Grand Prix with the factory Honda team. It was announced on Tuesday that Mir will miss the next two races, the Japanese and Indonesian rounds, which take place in early October. For the time being, Chantra has only been confirmed to compete in Japan,…
Why Electric Dirt Bikes Are Changing the Way Riders Experience Off-Road Adventures | Electric
Electric bikes have moved far beyond being simple alternatives to traditional bicycles. Today, electric technology is transforming everything from daily commuting to recreational trail riding, with electric dirt bikes emerging as one of the most exciting developments in the two-wheel industry. Combining powerful motors, rechargeable batteries, modern suspension systems, and rugged frames, these machines give riders a new way to…
Acosta owns costly Spielberg sprint crash | MotoGP
Pedro Acosta has taken full responsibility for the crash that robbed him of certain victory in the Austrian MotoGP sprint race on Saturday. The KTM rider had a comfortable lead when he flew into the Turn 2/2A chicane impossibly fast with three laps remaining in the race, leading to the spill. Read Also: After retiring from the race, the 22-year-old…
Honda just unveiled an electric mountain bike, and it looks serious | Electric
Honda is best known for motorcycles, cars, generators, lawnmowers, robots, jets… basically anything with a motor attached to it. But now the Japanese giant appears ready to add another two-wheeler to that list: an electric mountain bike. Honda recently showed off its new e-MTB project at Sea Otter Europe in Girona, Spain, marking a surprisingly serious return to the mountain…
Mir to miss Japanese and Indonesian grands prix for Honda | MotoGP
Honda MotoGP rider Joan Mir remains sidelined and will not take part in the Japanese or the Indonesian grands prix, the Tokyo-based team announced on Tuesday. The 2020 world champion retired on the fifth lap of the San Marino GP, held last 13 September, and he travelled to Barcelona that same Sunday, where he underwent medical tests the following day to…