MotoGP

Honda recently reported that it is looking to grab half the gas and electric motorcycle market in the coming years, which is expected to reach 60 million units annually by 2030. Honda EV Fun concept motorcycle introduced at EICMA. (Photo: Honda) In a recent press briefing, Honda said its global sales are about 40 percent of the market currently and are…

Yamaha will be able to count on the experience of 15-time MotoGP race winner Andrea Dovizioso in this week’s shakedown test at the Sepang Circuit in Malaysia. Concession manufacturers Yamaha and Honda, plus MotoGP rookies Ai Ogura, Somkiat Chantra and Fermin Aldeguer, will take to the Malaysian track on 31 Jan – 2 Feb for the first pre-season test of…

New Delhi [India], January 29: Marking a significant milestone on India’s 76th Republic Day, Oben Electric, a homegrown electric motorcycle manufacturer, launched 10 new showrooms and service centers, across key locations in the country. With this expansion, Oben now reaches over 53 million Indians across 22 showrooms and service centers, spanning 14 cities and 7 states. The new showrooms are in Shivajinagar and Dhanakawadi (Pune), Hubballi (Karnataka), Malappuram…

MotoGP™ revs back into life this week as rookies, Legends and some full-time stars get down to business in Malaysia  read more www.motogp.com

VR46 has explained how it is already seeing the impact of its new deal with Ducati in MotoGP. The team owned by motorcycle racing legend Valentino Rossi is getting factory support from the Borgo Panigale team this year, taking over the status enjoyed by Pramac until it jumped ship to Yamaha. It was already public knowledge that Fabio di Giannantonio…

Nigerian music star, David Adeleke, aka Davido, has announced a new partnership with Africa’s leading electric vehicle player, Spiro, to launch his own line of electric bikes in Africa. In a post on Instagram on Tuesday, the artist said the line is aimed at empowering motorcycle riders and creating a Made-in-Africa solution for the continent’s transportation needs. He wrote, “Manifestation…

Marc Marquez had to give up his main personal sponsor, Red Bull, to fulfil his plan of joining the factory Ducati team, which is associated with Monster, a direct competitor of the Austrian beverage manufacturer. “Out of respect for Red Bull, I won’t have a personal sponsor. I want to thank the Red Bull family and hope we continue to…

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VR46 rider Franco Morbidelli believes running a year-old Ducati in 2025 will actually benefit him in the upcoming MotoGP season. Last year, Morbidelli joined Pramac to ride the best bike on the grid, a Ducati Desmosedici of the same specification as Francesco Bagnaia and Jorge Martin, and better than that of Marc Marquez’s, who used the previous year’s bike at…

Like other manufacturers, Honda has been developing electric solutions and plans to introduce larger models to the European market later this year. Masatsugu Tanaka, Large Project Leader at Honda, explained to Motorcycle News that while battery development hasn’t been the main focus, work in this area continues: – Until now, battery development is not something that has been our main…

Alpine has confirmed it will team up with the Pramac MotoGP squad for the 2025 season, becoming the Italian outfit’s “main partner”. As revealed by Autosport in December last year, the French marque will join forces with Pramac which won the 2024 MotoGP riders’ championship with Jorge Martin. It meant that Pramac became the first independent team to achieve the…

Kawasaki Motors Japan has announced the 2025 models of its e-1 series of electric motorcycles. Despite expectations, the new Ninja e-1 and Z e-1 retain the same specifications and prices as last year, reaffirming the brand’s commitment to consistency and quality in its products. Both models feature removable lithium batteries, making the charging process easier. Kawasaki e-1 Series Classified as…

New Ducati signing Marc Marquez believes it will be “dangerous” to assume the Borgo Panigale marque will remain the benchmark in MotoGP for 2025 and beyond. The Italian outfit had been making major strides since the latter part of last decade, but it was only after the arrival of Francesco Bagnaia in the factory team for 2021 that it became…

CFMoto, the Chinese manufacturer that has been gaining prominence in the global motorcycle market, has unveiled the CF-X Concept prototype, an electric motocross model that promises to rival internal combustion bikes in the 450cc class. Presented as an evolution of last year’s EVMX project, the CF-X is edging ever closer to series production, which could take place as early as…

A day before Lewis Hamilton’s fanfare at Ferrari, Ducati held a special event at the Italian ski resort Madonna di Campiglio in which it unveiled its latest acquisition Marc Marquez. There are undoubtable parallels between the six-time MotoGP world champion and the seven-time F1 world champion as they turn to Italian teams in the hope of landing their next title….

Imagine walking down a busy city street surrounded by the usual urban clutter — graffiti-covered walls, chained bicycles and various pieces of street furniture.  Among these familiar sights, you might pass by what appears to be a nondescript telecom signal box.  But with the push of a button, this unassuming object transforms into a fully functional motorcycle. Welcome to the…

The opening episode gives us the inside story of Marc Marquez’s journey from his adaptation to a new bike and surroundings, to his return to winning ways after 1043 days  read more www.motogp.com

Modern civilisation has completely changed its habits in consuming information. Social media, not just for the younger generation, is now the primary source people use to stay informed about current events. Two key factors come into play here: the packaging of the product and the media figure presenting it. The signing of Marc Marquez, the only rider on the current…

The Ola Electric Roadster X is getting closer to launch – an electric motorcycle with a sporty character from the Indian manufacturer, launched last year. Earlier this week, Ola Electric’s CEO, Bhavish Aggarwal, shared images on social media showing the motorcycle being assembled on the production line. Later, he released videos of him riding the bike around the factory. There…