MotoGP

AN UNEMPLOYED man wants to use the RM4,000 awarded to him by Johor Consumer Claims Tribunal to get a petrol-fuel motorcycle, as his electric motorbike is no longer functioning. Muhammad Rosyadi Abdullah said he only used the electric vehicle from June until August this year. The price of the electric motorbike was RM9,999 on Sept 20, 2023, but was reduced…

Yamaha is ready to begin track testing of the new V4 engine for its MotoGP bike, although the initial run at Jerez last week had to be delayed. Yamaha, the only MotoGP manufacturer still running inline four-cylinder engines, has been pushing with the development of the new unit in an attempt to catch up with its rivals after several difficult…

Electric motorcycle companies have had a rough go of it over the years, but an exception to that trend may be Stark Future. The Spain-based emoto startup is not even five years old but has made a lot of noise with its mostly quiet “Varg” electric off-road machines that have bagged championship wins – and a fast-growing fan base that…

Fabio Quartararo has said he was impressed by the change in Yamaha’s mentality for the 2024 MotoGP season, even if the results on track remained below his expectations. As part of its drive to return to the front and challenge for victories again, the Japanese marque is slowly adopting an aggressive approach more akin to its European rivals. Having been…

Last week, I finally said goodbye to one of the longest press loaners I’ve ever heard of. After a year, six months, and nearly 3,000 miles, my 2023 Zero DSR/X tester is finally going home back to California. As I reflect on my lengthy adventure, I think electric motorcycles like this Zero are still a great option, but only if…

MotoGP race winner Aleix Espargaro will make a switch to professional cycling following his retirement from motorcycle racing. The Spaniard, a three-time race winner in the premium category, will join the Lidl-Trek professional cycling team from the start of 2025. Espargaro has been an avid cycling fan for nine years since a back injury meant he had to stop running,…

Ultraviolette is currently in a phase of expansion, and in 2025, the company is set to launch a new motorcycle, potentially entering a new market segment. In November, the Indian manufacturer unveiled the Concept X adventure bike at the EICMA show. According to BikeWale, the upcoming model will likely build on the lessons learned from the current F77 Mach2, which…

MotoGP world champion Jorge Martin believes Aprilia has made the “biggest” leap in recent years with its 2025 prototype. Martin is joining Aprilia next year after clinching his first title with a Pramac Ducati, the Spaniard having been snubbed for a promotion to the factory team in favour of Marc Marquez. Madrid native Martin got his first taste of the…

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Oben Electric, a homegrown electric motorcycle manufacturer in India, has expanded its presence to Rajasthan with the opening of a showroom and service center in Jaipur. Located on Tonk Road, Gandhinagar, this three-floor flagship facility is designed to meet the increasing demand for electric motorcycles in the city. This development aligns with Oben Electric’s goal of establishing a nationwide network,…

Electric motorcycles are getting a facelift with the Rocket One that looks straight out of a science-fiction movie, ushering in a new era of electric vehicles with serious speed, New Atlas reported.  Created by Toulouse-based company EyeLights, the Rocket One boasts an impressive 180 horsepower and 885 pounds of torque per foot, allowing it to accelerate from 0 to 60…

Miguel Oliveira has revealed that a short circuit caused him to lose control of his Aprilia MotoGP bike and break his wrist in practice at Mandalika. Trackhouse rider Oliveira was taking part in FP1 at the Indonesian GP, a race he had won in 2022 with KTM, when he was thrown off his Aprilia RS-GP at the sequence of left-handers…

Electric vehicle manufacturer, Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility Limited (WIML) has introduced a new range of ‘Made in India’ passenger and commercial electric three wheelers under the brand Joy e-rik and launched all new high speed electric scooter ‘Nemo’ under the brand Joy e-bike.The company has launched two models under passenger vehicle segment – Joy e-rik V1 (L5) and Joy Bandhu…

The European Union looks set to probe Liberty Media’s purchase of the MotoGP world championship, according to a report by Bloomberg. Liberty, which also owns Formula 1, announced in April that it planned to acquire an 86% stake of Dorna Sports, the company which has owned MotoGP since 1992. In August, the American company said it was selling a $825…

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! With over 2 million internal combustion engine motorcycles in Kenya, the motorcycle sector presents a large addressable market for companies interested in electrification. Motorcycles are mainly used as public transport vehicles in Kenya. These motorcycle taxis are popularly known as boda bodas….

Franco Morbidelli has described 2024 as a “great year” for him despite failing to score a grand prix podium on what was widely regarded as the best bike on the grid. After two torrid seasons at Yamaha’s factory team, Morbidelli moved to Pramac this year alongside Jorge Martin, earning the opportunity to ride Ducati’s latest GP24 prototype. However, a crash…

Thirty organizations working for safer streets joined with the California Bicycle Coalition to send a letter to legislators to address the growing trend of local communities placing restrictions on e-bikes because of safety concerns. Those concerns, while legitimate, are not about bicycles classified as e-bikes by the State of California, but illegal electric motorcycles incorrectly marketed as e-bikes and often…

Factory Honda rider Joan Mir says he understands why Johann Zarco was able to comprehensively outperform him in MotoGP in 2024 despite being on satellite machinery. While Mir endured arguably his worst season in the premier class on the uncompetitive and unreliable RC213V, Zarco was able to achieve some shock results on the same bike after joining the LCR team. The ex-Pramac Ducati rider…

Two years ago, I took the plunge and bought my first electric bike. It seemed like the perfect solution for commuting, running errands, and even enjoying weekend rides. As I’ve spent more time riding, I’ve learned that having the right accessories can make all the difference. There are a few essentials I wish I had known about from the start—things…