MotoGP

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…

Francesco Bagnaia is convinced that Marc Marquez will pose the biggest challenge in his pursuit of a third MotoGP title in 2025. Bagnaia and Marquez will team up at the factory Ducati team this year, with the latter having been signed by the squad to replace Tech3-bound Enea Bastianini. Although Marquez has made it clear that he has to target…

Prices for the Ola Roadster X start at Rs 74,999 (ex-showroom). Ola Electric has commenced production of the Roadster X electric motorcycle. This was confirmed via images posted by Ola Electric CEO Bhavish Aggarwal on social media. On January 20, Aggarwal shared an image of the Roadster X as it was being assembled on the production line. Since then, he…

Francesco Bagnaia has insisted that he will continue to act like a “gentleman” in MotoGP despite being criticised for lacking aggression on track. During the thick of his championship fight with Pramac’s Jorge Martin last year, Bagnaia was instructed by Ducati team manager Davide Tardozzi to “stop being a gentleman” or risk being “torn apart” by rivals in a strongly-worded…

Nomoto is an electric scooter that looks like a telecom box( Credit: J.ruiter.com/ CC-BY-SA-2.0) A Michigan-based designer has built an electric scooter that disguises as a telecom box. Nomoto — short for “No motorcycle here” — is the brainchild of Joey Ruiter. This innovative prototype is designed to outsmart bike thieves. It blends seamlessly into the urban landscape. “I wanted…

Creditors filed claims totalling around €2.2 billion against KTM AG and its two subsidiaries during the companies’ insolvency proceedings in Austria on Friday. Insolvency administrator Peter Vogl presented his third report during the hearing and he must now provide a statement on all registered claims. At the moment, there are 3,534 claims filed against KTM AG. These are divided into…

We rolled to a stop at the T-intersection with our blinkers on. My riding partner, Dylan Drown, the mastermind behind the dual-terrain electric Terra Prime motorcycles we were riding, turned to me and indicated that I should switch to “mode 3” before we turned onto the country frontage road. “Careful, though. It’s going to be a lot faster,” he warned…

Pierer Mobility AG has announced that Stefan Pierer has stepped down as the CEO of Austrian two-wheel manufacturer KTM. Gottfried Neumeister will take over the reins of the company as part of the management reshuffle, but Pierer will remain on board as the co-CEO. The news was made public just ahead of an important court hearing for KTM AG and…

Zero DSR/X: Paving the Way for Sustainable Motorcycling In a transformative shift from the roar of traditional engines, the 2023 Zero DSR/X electric motorcycle is charting new territories in the realm of two-wheel commuting. As the desire for eco-friendly options intensifies, this model offers a compelling glimpse into the future of sustainable travel, intertwining innovation and performance with environmental consciousness….

Aprilia kicked off its 2025 MotoGP campaign with a special launch event at the Sky studios in Milan last week. Jorge Martin and Marco Bezzecchi made their first appearance in Aprilia gear during the ceremony, while new technical director Fabiano Sterlacchini was also in attendance. The Noale-based brand also showcased the latest version of its MotoGP bike on stage and…