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Read the full story on Backfire News Electric Motorcycles And The Military Several years ago, when the Harley-Davidson LiveWire was still a concept and anticipation for its release was high, there was some talk about it possibly being used for battlefield reconnaissance, among other military duties. We can’t find any records of it being officially trialed by the US Armed…

Maverick Vinales believes he would have already won a title in MotoGP if Yamaha had followed his advice in the early years of their partnership. Vinales was selected to replace three-time champion Jorge Lorenzo at Yamaha in 2017, having impressed the squad in junior classes and during his two seasons in MotoGP with Suzuki. The Spaniard made a storming start…

The most powerful dirt bike in the world, which happens to be electric, and a frozen lake with a thin layer of ice: what could go wrong? Well, potentially a lot, but that’s nothing new for the Cboys. We’ve seen those lads tackle the ice on some ridiculous machinery, but never a Stark Varg that puts out an insane 80-horsepower…

With the growing fuel costs and a booming EV 2W sector, it is currently a great time to adopt electric mobility. ₹3 lakh” data-item-target-url=”/auto/electric-vehicles/want-to-go-electric-here-are-five-e-motorcycles-that-you-can-buy-under-rs-3-lakh-41735290333885.html” data-item-story-segment=”N/A”> From the Ultraviolette F77 Mach 2 to the Oben Rorr, here are five great electric motorcycles for those looking to make the switch from ICE-powered models. From the Ultraviolette F77 Mach 2 to the Oben…

Marc Marquez has revealed he pitched Jorge Lorenzo’s name to Honda for the 2019 MotoGP season in order to stave off a growing threat from Ducati. Lorenzo, the only rider to beat Marquez to the title during the latter’s purple patch in the 2010s, had joined Ducati in 2017 after splitting from his long-term employer Yamaha. But before he could…

India’s electric two-wheeler sales have surged, and Ola Electric is the market leader in this industry.  Ola Electric has always been the number 1 electric two-wheeler company in terms of sales, price, most of the models on the road, and future pipelines.  Ola Electric keeps launching something new every time. Recently the company has launched a range of electric scooters…

On November 27, 2024, Honda announced the launch of two models in the Indian electric motorcycle market: the Activa e: and the QC1. The Activa e:, named after India’s most-loved Activa, is powered by the Honda Mobile Power Pack e: (MPP), a swappable, portable battery. Honda has also applied its expertise in developing basic performance such as riding, turning, and…

Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola believes MotoGP must be more “aspirational” in order to attract new and bigger sponsors to the championship. Rivola joined Aprilia’s management structure for the 2019 season after a long tenure at Ferrari in Formula 1, where he held the position of sporting director from 2009-2016 before taking charge of its driver development programme. The Italian’s…

The take-up of electric motorcycles is nowhere near what many predicted, which is why Royal Enfield is taking a slightly different approach with its forthcoming EV platform Electromobility in the roadbike space is a tricky game. On one hand there’s increasing pressures from both legislators and society to strive for fewer emissions, but the reality of packaging enough batteries into…

Neutrino: Zero Motorcycles’ Bold Leap Into Urban Electric Riding Discover the Neutrino by Zero Motorcycles, a revolutionary electric concept redefining urban commuting with innovation, accessibility, and advanced design. Subscribe to our Telegram channel for instant updates! Unveiled on November 5th, 2024, at EICMA, the Neutrino showcases Zero Motorcycles’ bold innovation in urban electric commuting. This concept motorcycle blends cutting-edge technology, accessibility, and…

Jack Miller says he is “disappointed” for himself and KTM after ending a frustrating tenure with the Austrian manufacturer last month. Having previously been a race winner with both Honda and Ducati, Miller joined KTM in 2023 with a long-term view at building its MotoGP programme. Although he tasted some early podium success in both sprint races and grands prix, the Australian was never…

Ola Electric has unveiled a striking and highly exclusive special edition. The S1 Pro Sona Edition is a very limited-edition model featuring elements made of real 24K gold. Launched as part of a marketing campaign, the scooter is only available through a contest, so its price remains undisclosed. The gold is found on the brake levers, side stand, rear footrests,…

Factory HRC rider Joan Mir feels concessions brought no notable improvement in results for Honda in MotoGP this year. MotoGP revamped its concession system in 2024 to help Honda and Yamaha close the gap to European manufacturers, with the two fallen Japanese giants having slipped away considerably from competition the previous year. Read Also: Among other things, Honda was given extensive freedom to introduce…

The LiveWire brand might not be profitable right now, but that’s not stopping Harley-Davidson from letting its EV initiative do its thing. We already have three motorcycles from the electric company, and a fourth one has just been teased. Add to that the leaked type-approval data, and we can tell you a few things about the upcoming motorcycle. …  read…

Chinese motorcycle brand CFMoto recently revealed its new design for an all-electric dirt bike: the CF-X. The new concept is set to challenge the generations-old success of gas-guzzler bikes, reported New Atlas. Showcased at the world’s most important motorcycle event, EICMA (International Exhibition of Cycles, Motorcycles, and Accessories), the CF-X concept was turning heads. While CFMoto has produced a wide…

Maverick Vinales has revealed he asked Aprilia to introduce only incremental updates to its MotoGP contender in 2024 instead of instigating a major overhaul. The Noale-based brand debuted a heavily-revised version of the RS-GP at the start of the year with an increased focus on aerodynamics as it set about closing the gap to Ducati and KTM. The strategy appeared…

Ola Electric is the largest electric 2-wheeler producer outside of China. After starting production in December 2021, the rapid sales growth allowed the company to achieve the leadership in the domestic market although the still tiny model line-up. Ola Electric Mobility was founded in 2017 in Bangalore, Karnataka (India), to produce electric two and three-wheelers with a new technology, 100%…

Bajaj Chetak 35 Series is based on a new chassis which has increased the wheelbase by 25mm and an 80mm longer seat. Bajaj Auto reinvented the Chetak scooter in late 2019, in a completely different avatar, running on electric power source. This also led to the creation of a separate business vertical called Urbanite dedicated towards future electric two-wheelers. After…

Ducati team manager Davide Tardozzi instructed Francesco Bagnaia to ‘stop being a gentleman’ during the 2024 MotoGP season, a new documentary released by the Italian manufacturer has revealed. Despite being on the back foot for almost the entire year, Bagnaia continued to show respect to Pramac rival Jorge Martin in the title run-in, with the two never trading blows on…