Dovizioso to test Yamaha MotoGP bike in place of Crutchlow | MotoGP

Fifteen-time MotoGP race winner Andrea Dovizioso will ride the Yamaha M1 in this week’s private test at Misano, replacing the injured Cal Crutchlow. Dovizioso, absent from the limelight since retiring from racing at the end of 2022, will help Yamaha develop its beleaguered MotoGP bike in a two-day test at the Italian circuit on Tuesday and Wednesday. Dovizioso will replace…

As electric bike and motorcycle usage rises so does the concern for safety | Electric

Carlsbad Police officers teach students and parents just as the new school year begins. CARLSBAD, Calif. — Micro mobility or the use of electric bikes and scooters is gaining in popularity and so is the push for more safety guidelines for riders and drivers. To help with that mission – Carlsbad police officers held an e-bike safety class Saturday. They…

Thailand to host the MotoGP season opener in 2025 and 2026 | MotoGP

MotoGP has announced that Thailand will take over Qatar’s spot as the opening round of the 2025 season on 2 March. Usually scheduled at the latter end of the campaign in October along with the bulk of flyaway races in Asia and Oceania, Buriram has now been granted a new date at the start of March. Qatar has been the…

Can-Am Taking Orders For Electric Models, One Dealer In CT To Sell Them | Electric

VALCOURT, Quebec – Can-Am moved closer to selling electric motorcycles this week by announcing that select dealers in Canada, the United States and 11 other countries are now taking pre-orders for its Pulse and Origin models. Production is expected to start in the fourth quarter of this year with global deliveries beginning in early 2025. According to Can-Am’s website, the…

Injury still weighing down Marquez but he can win another MotoGP title | MotoGP

Former MotoGP star Jorge Lorenzo thinks Marc Marquez is still ‘weighed down’ by his old arm injury in 2024, but remains confident that he can add a seventh premier class title to his tally. Now a TV pundit for Spanish broadcaster DAZN, three-time MotoGP champion Lorenzo says he has noticed how Marquez continues to be impacted by the arm he…

Electric Motorcycle Sales Were Close to 4% of All Motorcycles Sold in Kenya in 2023 | Electric

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! There are over 2 million internal combustion engine motorcycles in Kenya. Motorcycles are mainly used as public transport vehicles in Kenya. These motorcycle taxis are popularly known as boda bodas. The motorcycle taxi industry is a vital segment of Kenya’s economy. Transitioning this sector…

Why Trackhouse deserves credit for betting on Ogura for MotoGP 2025 | MotoGP

In the run-up to the Austrian Grand Prix, it was announced that Ai Ogura would make his MotoGP debut next season thanks to Trackhouse, and in particular its team manager Davide Brivio. With the signing of the Japanese rider, Brivio remains faithful to the philosophy that makes him a unique case among the managers of the different teams in the…

Moto3™ rostrum round up: Alonso, Muñoz and Holgado | MotoGP

Hear from the podium finishers following a thrilling lightweight class race at the Austrian GP  read more www.motogp.com

I think Jorge and I did something incredible! | MotoGP

Hear the immediate thoughts of Pecco Bagnaia, Jorge Martin and Enea Bastianini as they debrief Sunday’s stunner in Red Bull Ring  read more www.motogp.com

Wheel-E Podcast: New Heybike and Jackrabbit e-bikes, Tom Cruise electric Olympics, more | Electric

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes new launches from Heybike and Jackrabbit, a new pair of e-motorcycles from Can-Am, a discussion of e-bike charging costs, Clip’s e-bike kit, and more. The Wheel-E podcast returns every two weeks on Electrek’s YouTube channel,…

Mir ‘cannot be competitive in any area’ with current Honda MotoGP bike | MotoGP

Honda rider Joan Mir feels he ‘cannot be competitive in any area’ with the RC213V in MotoGP as his miserable run in 2024 continues. Mir was initially upbeat about a new engine configuration that Honda debuted at the start of the Austrian Grand Prix weekend but was left to accept the sad “reality” at the Japanese manufacturer come Sunday. In…

Word on the Grid: MotoGP™ riders reflect on the Austrian GP | MotoGP

What went right, and wrong, for the stars of the show at the Red Bull Ring?  read more www.motogp.com

Comebacks and collisions: M. Marquez reacts to fourth place fightback | MotoGP

Enduring a nightmare start where he collided with Franco Morbidelli after a technical problem, the Gresini rider charged through the pack in Austria  read more www.motogp.com

Here’s Why Every Motorcycle Should Come With A Reverse Gear | Electric

Riding a motorcycle is one of the greatest thrill rides you can experience this side of strapping yourself to a rocket or flying a plane. What’s not so exciting is when you get into a situation where you have to back your bike up. If you’re lucky, you’re on flat ground and it’s no big deal. But if you have…

Acosta must understand the best rider doesn’t always win in MotoGP | MotoGP

KTM test rider Pol Espargaro feels Pedro Acosta must understand that the best rider doesn’t always win races and titles in MotoGP, with his RC16 not yet a match to the dominant Ducati GP24s. Espargaro has urged his rookie stablemate to have some patience as KTM tries to close the gap to the Italian giant after drifting away from the…

Moto3™ race highlights: Motorrad Grand Prix von Österreich | MotoGP

Enjoy the lightweight class race highlights from the Red Bull Ring  read more www.motogp.com

MotoGP™ race highlights: Motorrad Grand Prix von Österreich | MotoGP

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

Srivaru Motors unveils electric bike PRANA 2.0; targets to sell 10,000 units | Electric

Tamil Nadu-based Srivaru Motors on Thursday launched the upgraded version of its premium electric motorcycle PRANA 2.0 priced at Rs 2.55 lakh (ex-showroom), a top official said. The Coimbatore-headquartered company aims to sell about 10,000 units besides exporting the products to ASEAN countries (Association of Southeast Asian Nations), Founder and CEO, Srivaru Motors, Mohanraj Ramasamy said here. Srivaru Motors is…

Liberty announces sale of F1 stock to fund MotoGP takeover | MotoGP

Liberty Media has announced it is selling a $825million stake in Formula 1 to fund the purchase of MotoGP. It was announced in April that Liberty would acquire 86% of the shares of Dorna Sports, the Spanish company which has owned MotoGP since 1992. The deal was valued at $4.2billion, with the remaining stake staying with MotoGP management. Now a…

People MotoGP: Who, Francesco Bagnaia or Jorge Martin, will go to party at the Hard Rock Cafe Mallorca? | MotoGP

La Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme is teaming up with Hard Rock Cafe Mallorca to host the official 2024 FIM Awards Warm Up Party on Friday 6 December, the day before the 2024 Awards ceremony at the Palma Convention Centre, on the beautiful Balearic Island. Exclusively reserved for the 2024 FIM World Champions and their guests, the Hard Rock Cafe Mallorca…

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