MotoGP

From cracking mentally last season to leading a gripping Championship chase in 2024, the #89 reflects on his growth on and off track and what lies ahead  read more www.motogp.com

Unlike several manufacturers, CFMOTO has yet to introduce any electric motorcycles to the European and Western markets, although it already has its own electric brand in Asia. In an interview with InMoto.it, Luca Paletti, press manager at Padana Sviluppo, was asked about the manufacturer’s stance on electric motorcycles. He replied: ‘CFMOTO has its own electric brand, Zeeho, and currently offers…

Reigning MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Team) led current points leader Jorge Martin (Pramac Racing) on the timesheets in a rain-hit Free Practice 1 for this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix at Motegi. Another two Ducatis rounded out the top four in a session in which running was limited by two showers that caused the riders to spend long periods sitting…

EV startups are hard. That’s just a fact of life.  Whenever you’re trying to build something from scratch, it’s going to take a lot of blood, sweat, tears, and most of all money to get something up off the ground. Even with investors pouring billions into the space looking for the next hottest thing. But when you combine building something…

Aprilia MotoGP technical director Romano Albesiano is set to switch to Japanese rival Honda from the start of the 2025 season, while former KTM technical director Fabiano Sterlacchini will take his place at Noale immediately after the final race of 2024. Both moves were announced just as the MotoGP bikes were heading onto the circuit for second practice at the…

Chennai-based EV startup Raptee.HV has launched a high voltage electric motorcycle, T30, which competes with traditional 250-300 cc internal combustion engine (ICE) motorcycles. The T30 utilises technology similar to that used in electric cars, but with lower heat generation. The motorcycle comes with an onboard charger for the ease of charging at existing stations. One of the key selling…

Brad Binder was fastest for KTM Factory Racing in second practice for the Japanese Grand Prix at Motegi today, while Ducati-mounted title rivals Jorge Martin and Francesco Bagnaia also booked their spots in Saturday’s Qualifying 2. With Pedro Acosta (Tech 3 KTM) fourth-fastest in the dry second session, there was some indication that Ducati will not have it all its…

Mobility is changing. While internal combustion engines used to reign supreme, the future is looking increasingly electric and sustainable. However, the way we source that electricity can differ, and in regions like Africa’s hot, sunny deserts, solar energy could be the key to powering the next generation of vehicles. That’s precisely what Roam Electric, an African electric vehicle startup, aims…

Rookie sensation Pedro Acosta scored pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix as he set a new lap record at Motegi in the dying stages of a dramatic qualifying session that saw world championship leader Jorge Martin (Pramac Ducati) suffer a major setback. While Acosta continued to look serene as he hunts for a first MotoGP win on his Tech3…

Author: Marco Ghezzi | This publication is a collab between Marco Ghezzi, an Italian journalist focused on electric motorcycle news and promoting electric mobility through the eV-Now! Foundation and THE PACK. Located in Modena, at the heart of Italy’s Motor Valley, the same region where legendary automotive brands such as Ferrari, Lamborghini, Pagani, and others were born, lies Energica. This…

Francesco Bagnaia took a six-point bite out of Jorge Martin’s MotoGP points advantage as he led a 1-2 for the factory Ducati team in the Japanese GP sprint race on Saturday. Polesitter Pedro Acosta was thwarted in his quest for a maiden MotoGP victory after the Tech3 rider crashed out of the lead with three laps to go. Martin limited…

The two-wheeler industry is calling for increased government support to stimulate the adoption of electric motorcycles and light vehicles. José María Riaño, Secretary General of ANESDOR (National Association of Two-Wheeler Sector Companies, in Spain), states that more comprehensive and better-communicated incentives are necessary for this segment to truly take off. ‘Until there are incentive plans that recognize all electric motorcycle…

Jorge Martin claims he was riding “worse than a rookie” on his way to fourth place in MotoGP’s Motegi sprint race, but plans to emulate Marc Marquez’s approach to improve. World championship leader Martin has struggled in Japan this weekend and only qualified 11th after a crash in Q2. While the Pramac Ducati star recovered to finish the sprint in…

India’s electric motorcycle market is experiencing significant growth, with new players entering the scene and offering innovative options for eco-conscious consumers. The market, currently valued at over $1.2 billion, is showing a remarkable compound annual growth rate of 9.94%. Ola Electric’s latest entry, the Ola Roadster series, has caught the attention of motorcycle enthusiasts with its exceptional range, performance, and…

The debate about to what extent the MotoGP riders who started the 2024 season with the latest Ducati specification had an advantage is still alive, although somewhat less than a few months ago when the Borgo Panigale brand had to decide who would partner Francesco Bagnaia in 2025 as second factory rider. Enea Bastianini’s poor start to the year left…

Two-time and defending World Champion Francesco Bagnaia won the MotoGP World Championship Tissot Sprint Race Saturday at Motegi, in Japan. Riding his Lenovo Ducati on Michelin control tires, Bagnaia won the 12-lap race by just 0.181-second.  His teammate Enea Bastianini was the runner-up. Six-time MotoGP World Champion Marc Marquez finished third on his Gresini Racing Ducati Desmosedici, only 0.349-second behind…

Relive the drama from an action packed premier class race at Motegi  read more www.motogp.com

“Micromobility” vehicles such as e-bikes and e-scooters have transformed brief commutes. E-bikes have been fairly popular for many years already. However, electric scooters didn’t quite take off until rental services became available in 2018. Compared to traditional bicycles, they allow their users to cover more distance with less exertion. These low-cost alternatives to car transportation are eco-friendly and can reach…

Marc Marquez feels “we’re experts in complicating our own lives” but believes he can deliver more in Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix after recovering from ninth on the grid to finish third in the sprint race. The podium result in the 12-lap Saturday encounter came in spite of an eventful weekend in Japan for the Gresini Ducati rider. On Friday, he…