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Marc Marquez believes it would be naive to expect him and Ducati team-mate Francesco Bagnaia to score a 1-2 in every race in the 2025 MotoGP season. Marquez’s arrival at the factory Ducati squad has created a kind of ‘dream team’ not seen in the premier class in almost a decade. With the Italian manufacturer expected to be the class…

You can now apply for an RM2,400 rebate to purchase electric motorcycles through the MARiiCas program provided that you are a Malaysian aged at least 18 years old and have an annual income of less than RM120,000. Its custodian, the Malaysia Automotive, Robotics, and IoT Institute (MARii) started to accept applications once again last month after it was temporarily closed…

Revolt Motors has launched its latest electric motorcycle, the RV BlazeX, in India at an ex-showroom price of ₹1.14 lakh. This new model bridges the gap between the flagship RV400 and the RV400 BRZ, offering a practical commuting solution for Indian riders. Bookings have already commenced, with deliveries set to begin in March 2025. Here are five key things to…

Last season, Jorge Martin brought the fight to the factory Ducati team, beating Francesco Bagnaia to take his first MotoGP world championship title. The consistency of his results impressed many, but it wasn’t enough to secure him a seat at the factory Ducati squad, which instead went to eight-time world champion Marc Marquez. Instead, Martin left the Ducati fold altogether…

An electric motorcycle has been seized in Derry after concerns raised by the local community. A PSNI spokesperson said: “Ballyarnett NPT recently seized an electric motorcycle in the Fern Park area following concerns raised by the local community. READ NEXT: Derry Shirt Factory legacy to live on in new archive collection “The rider has been reported to the PPS for the following…

KTM’s creditors have approved the company’s restructuring plan following a vote at the regional court in Ried im Innkreis in Upper Austria on Tuesday. Claims totalling 2.25 billion euros were presented at the court, out of which debt worth two billion euros was recognised. KTM’s restructuring plan provided for a cash quote of 30%, amounting to around 600 million euros,…

Revolt Motors has introduced the RV BlazeX, an electric motorcycle priced at INR 1,14,990 (ex-showroom, Pan India). The model is manufactured at the company’s facility in Manesar, Haryana, and is designed for urban and rural commuting. The RV BlazeX is powered by a 4KW peak power motor and a 3.24 kWh lithium-ion battery (IP67 rated), offering a range of up…

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Yamaha could soon be joining Kawasaki in the hybrid motorcycle segment, with a video showing a petrol-electric hybrid bike being tested. Kawasaki made waves when, in 2023, it announced two mainstream motorcycles that employed hybrid technology. While hybrid cars are a well-known and established feature on our roads, bikes that utilise both battery and internal combustion power have been, until…

Reigning MotoGP champion Jorge Martin will sit out this week’s Thailand Grand Prix after suffering a fracture during training. Martin fractured his left hand on Monday, just days before he was due to contest the season’s opening round in Buriram. He is now set to undergo an operation on Tuesday. The Spaniard was already recovering from the injuries he sustained…

“It’s not an electric motorcycle we’re launching, it’s a new brand,” Mario Alvisi tells me at the recent unveiling of Royal Enfield’s maiden electric offering – the Flying Flea C6. First unveiled at EICMA in Milan, the Flying Flea resurrects a World War II relic from Royal Enfield’s historically illustrious past. It now begins a new life as the first…

Ai Ogura, Fermin Aldeguer and Somkiat Chantra have a tough act to follow when they move up to MotoGP this year. Pedro Acosta raised the bar so high when he made his debut with Tech3 GasGas in 2024 that whatever the trio achieve this year won’t be seen in the same light. That said, all three join MotoGP as race…

Electric motorcycles are becoming increasingly popular, and manufacturers are eager to showcase their capabilities and potential. Swedish brand RGNT is no exception, creating a one-make championship to do just that. The RGNT Turbo Championship will be contested using the RGNT Turbo, a café racer with such a classic appearance that, at first glance, one might not even realize it’s electric….

As the 2025 MotoGP season approaches, the excitement is building. After a hectic pre-season, the riders have been asked to reveal their predictions for the world title. With the race set to kick off next week at the Buriram circuit in Thailand, all eyes are on the two favourites: Pecco Bagnaia and Marc Márquez, teammates in the factory Ducati team….

We all know the electric motorcycle segment keeps getting hotter each year. As a result, a variety of EVs come to light and start-ups particularly try to create unique two-wheelers. The latest example of that comes from Canada-based Avvenire. The new brand has whipped up the Combat mini electric moto that can change its purpose just like a chameleon changes…

Yamaha has conceded that introducing a new V4 engine on its bike before the end of the 2025 MotoGP season is “unrealistic”. Since Suzuki’s exit after 2012, Yamaha has been the only manufacturer on the grid that continues to use an inline four-cylinder engine in the championship. Although Yamaha has won six titles with this engine configuration since the advent…

Feb 22, 2025 04:21 PM IST Royal Enfield Flying Flea C6 has been developed in-house by Madras-based manufacturer.  Royal Enfield’s new sub-brand Flying Flea has showcased its first electric motorcycle in the Indian market. It is called C6 and it draws design inspiration from Flying Flea motorcycle that was utilized by the British Army during World War II. Royal Enfield…

Hyderabad: Flying Flea, the sub-brand of Royal Enfield, revealed the C6, its first electric motorcycle in India. The electric two-wheeler, C6 draws inspiration from the original Flying Flea which was used in the British Army during the Second World War. The Flying Flea C6 was initially showcased in Milan at the invite-only event, Officine Del Volo, a day before the…

Pre-season testing at Sepang and Buriram has strengthened early predictions about 2025 being a walkover for Ducati in MotoGP. Most analysts and experts point to the championship being a head-to-head battle between Marc Marquez and Francesco Bagnaia, who are teaming up at the works Ducati squad this year. Together, Marquez and Bagnaia boast an impressive 11 titles – including eight…