2027 MotoGP rules designed to prevent us from “inventing something strange” | MotoGP
Ducati CEO Claudio Domenicali believes the new MotoGP technical regulations for 2027 are aimed at simplifying the series and “preventing Ducati from inventing something strange”. The 2026 season marks the last under the current technical regulations, an era that has seen Ducati emerge as a clear dominant force. The Borgo Panigale marque began making strides as far back as 2015,…
Honda unveils new electric moped that’s cheaper than gas models | Electric
Honda is doubling down on small electric two-wheelers with the launch of a new budget-friendly model that undercuts its own gasoline equivalent – and can be ridden without a full motorcycle license. The new ICON e: electric moped is set to go on sale in the Japanese market next month at a price of 220,000 yen (approximately US$1,400), including tax….
The Electric Dirt Bike That Actually Acts Like a Motorcycle — Captain Electro | Electric
The XQi 500 has a 19-inch wheel up front and an 18-inch wheel in the back, with a ground clearance of about 11.4 inches. That’s enough to clear most rocks, though maybe not my ego. The seat height is a skyscraper-like 33.8 inches, which means if you’re vertically challenged like yours truly, you’ll be doing a lot of tip-toeing at…
Aprilia steps up efforts to sign Bagnaia for 2027 MotoGP project | MotoGP
Aprilia CEO Massimo Rivola is pushing hard to convince two-time champion Francesco Bagnaia to join the Noale factory alongside Marco Bezzecchi next season. Ducati is expected to announce Marc Marquez’s contract renewal for the 2027 and 2028 MotoGP seasons in the coming days, a move that would pave the way for the confirmation of Pedro Acosta’s arrival for the same…
MotoGP, Wired Different. Liberty Media's new MotoGP takes shape | MotoGP
MotoGP: MotoGP’s “Wired Different” campaign is the first explicit sign of Liberty Media’s strategy: to transform the championship into a global entertainment product. Neon lights, slogans, and read more www.gpone.com
Revolt Motors First Indian Electric Bike Maker to Achieve 50,000 Deliveries | Electric
Revolt Motors, which was the first of the electric 2-wheeler OEM in India to launch a zero-emission motorcycle in August 2019, has surpassed 50,000 customer deliveries. As per retail sales numbers on the Vahan portal, from October 2019 till February 17, 2026, the company has delivered a total of 51,216 units. The retail milestone comes six months after the company…
Adelaide reveals official MotoGP layout, will host 2027 Australian GP | MotoGP
Adelaide will take over from Phillip Island as host of MotoGP’s Australian Grand Prix in 2027. The Government of South Australia and MotoGP Sports Entertainment presented the project for the street circuit on Thursday, with the event led by South Australia premier Peter Malinauskas and Carlos Ezpeleta, chief sporting officer of MotoGP Sports Entertainment (formerly known as Dorna), one of the company’s most senior executives…
Touchdown in Thailand: your guide to the Buriram Test! | MotoGP
With just two days of testing left before the season opener, check out what you need to know ahead of the Buriram Test read more www.motogp.com
Goodbye to unlimited electric bike riding in this state—new law sparks accusations of discrimination—and debate erupts | Electric
Electric bicycles have become fashionable all over the world, but in New Jersey they are now an open debate, because the state has approved a law that requires users of these e-bikes to have a driver’s license, register the bicycle and even take out mandatory insurance. As if it were a motorcycle, a car, a “real” vehicle. Of course, users…
Adelaide bids to host MotoGP’s first-ever street race after Phillip Island exit | MotoGP
The government of South Australia has submitted a proposal to MotoGP to organise what would be the first street race in the history of the championship in Adelaide once the current contract with Phillip Island expires. On Tuesday, the government of Victoria publicly rejected a proposal from MotoGP Sports Entertainment – the promoter of the MotoGP world championship, formerly known as…
$9.71 Bn Electric Two Wheeler Market Analysis by Vehicle, | Electric
Dublin, Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Electric Two Wheeler Market by Vehicle, Voltage Type, Motor Type, Battery, Motor Power, Technology, Vehicle Class, Usage, Region – Global Forecast to 2032” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The electric two wheeler market is projected to grow from USD 4.78 billion in 2025 to USD 9.71 billion by 2032 at…
Electric off-road motorcycles terrorize Estacada | Electric
Electric off-road motorcycles terrorize Estacada Published 12:28 pm Tuesday, February 17, 2026 A fast, quiet, and unexpected motorized menace has descended upon Estacada. The Estacada Fire District has fielded “countless close calls” in recent weeks involving drivers and pedestrians stumbling upon electric off-road motorcycles. Now firefighters are trying to spread awareness and warn folks to prevent a life-changing crash before…
Government rejects MotoGP proposal to change Australian GP venue | MotoGP
The Government of Victoria has dismissed a proposal from MotoGP promoter Dorna to stage future editions of the Australian Grand Prix at the Albert Park street circuit in Melbourne. In a statement released on Tuesday, the state that hosts both the motorcycle and Formula 1 grands prix made it clear that the MotoGP event must continue to be held at…
Because of the rumours… – Jorge Martin teases huge 2027 grid change | MotoGP
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When is an e-bike not an e-bike? When the state specifies that it’s an e-motorcycle per a newly proposed law | Electric
Electric-powered motorcycles could soon have to play by different rules of the road under a bill advanced by the House Transportation Committee last week. The bill would clarify electric motorcycles, sometimes called e-motos, are not the same as electric bikes. An e-bike, according to the bill, can max out at 20 mph using just throttle power. Electric motorcycles, according to…
Harley-Davidson sinks into losses, admits 2026 as a ‘transition year’, rushes to launch an affordable entry-level motorcycle, and separates its LiveWire electric division to try and save the iconic brand in crisis. | Electric
Harley-Davidson faces its biggest crisis, enters a year of transition, bets on entry-level motorcycles, and rethinks its electric motorcycles in an attempt to remain relevant. With losses amounting to hundreds of millions of dollars and a sharp drop in sales, the Harley-Davidson It classifies 2026 as a “year of transition” and accelerates a survival plan that includes a cheaper entry-level…
Dorna in hurry to lay foundations for growth, not monetise MotoGP | MotoGP
Carlos Ezpeleta’s position as sporting director of MotoGP probably doesn’t fully reflect the influence of the 35-year-old from Madrid. He holds a degree in mechanical engineering and is expected to take over the management of MotoGP from his father, Carmelo Ezpeleta, who has been the CEO of Dorna Sports since the company was founded in 1988. Dorna, now rebranded as MotoGP Sports…