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…

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Kenya’s electric motorcycle sector is hitting a commercial “tipping point” as institutional investors shift from experimental pilots to heavy-duty infrastructure financing. Details Two major players, Spiro and ARC Ride, have secured fresh capital from global climate and development financiers, signaling that the “boda boda” (motorcycle taxi) economy is now viewed as an institutional-grade asset class. Spiro: Climate fintech Nithio extended…

Alex Marquez is chasing a factory seat in MotoGP for 2027 following his breakthrough campaign in MotoGP last year. After spending much of his career in the shadow of his older brother Marc Marquez, the Gresini rider emerged runner-up in 2025 with an impressive campaign that included three grand prix victories, three Sprint wins, twelve podiums and a pole position….

By John Ramos Bicycle advocates have spent decades trying to make the Bay Area more bike-friendly.  But one aspect of the two-wheeled revolution has government and health officials increasingly concerned. Electric bicycles, or e-bikes, have changed a lot since the pandemic shutdown and may be posing a serious threat to kids. Pedal-assisted e-bikes were originally marketed to seniors as a…

Maverick Vinales has offered insights into his new partnership with Jorge Lorenzo, revealing how the three-time MotoGP champion is pushing him to reach levels he wouldn’t otherwise access. Following the end of last season, Vinales signed Lorenzo as his performance coach for 2026, hoping to unlock more speed and ultimately achieve his dream of winning a title in the premier…

Feb 15, 2026 IndexBox has just published a new report: MENA – Motorcycles and Scooters – Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights. The MENA motorcycle and scooter market saw a contraction in 2024 to 1.2M units ($1.8B) after two years of growth, but is forecast to expand at a CAGR of +1.8% in volume and +2.3% in value through…

Team LCR has revealed the satellite Honda RC213Vs it will campaign in the 2026 MotoGP season. The French squad will once again run different liveries across its two bikes, instead of a unified design, as it heads into the final year of the current regulation cycle. Team leader Johann Zarco will continue to represent British oil company Castrol, carrying the…

19 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit WhatsApp 91Shares The Coral Springs Police Department has launched a new safety awareness and enforcement campaign to address a growing number of crashes involving electric bicycles, electric motorcycles, and electric scooters across the city. CSPD says the number of these devices on local streets and sidewalks has increased significantly since last holiday season, along with…

Johann Zarco heads into the 2026 MotoGP season looking to re-establish himself alongside factory Honda riders Joan Mir and Luca Marini, even if he knows the solution will not be as simple as copying their set-up. Zarco effectively carried Honda through its most difficult period in 2024 and early 2025, delivering a famous victory at the rain-hit French Grand Prix…

Spiro, an electric motorcycle company operating in Africa, has obtained a $7 million loan from US-based climate fintech financier Nithio to fund expansion of its EV fleet, battery-swapping infrastructure, and working capital. The facility represents Nithio’s first investment in Africa’s electric mobility sector. Founded in 2022, Spiro has raised nearly $290 million in total funding. The company raised $100 million…

Marco Bezzecchi will remain at Aprilia until at least the end of the 2028 MotoGP season after signing a new multi-year deal with the Noale-based marque. While Autosport reported last week that 2024 champion Jorge Martin is finalising a contract to join Yamaha next year, his current team-mate Bezzecchi has extended his commitment to Aprilia into the new rule cycle….

Marc Marquez has given his predictions for the 2027 MotoGP grid and his picks have sparked some interesting discussions around several riders and teams. As the looming regulation changes of 2027 appro…  read more www.gpblog.com

With millions of combustion vehicles plying across the province, a small official electric fleet will not reduce air pollution levels. PHOTO: PIXABAY LAHORE: In a move presented as a decisive step against worsening air pollution, the Punjab government has announced a phased shift to electric vehicles (EVs), banning the purchase of new fuel-powered cars for government departments. However, critics argue…

Ducati’s star rider Marc Marquez topped the opening day of MotoGP’s official pre-season test in Malaysia, while a crash sidelined Yamaha’s Fabio Quartararo for much of the running. Riding a MotoGP bike for the first time since his incident with Marco Bezzecchi in Indonesia in October, Marquez leapt to the top spot on the leaderboard with just 20 minutes left…

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A remarkable statistic has revealed that nearly three-quarters of all electric motorcycles sold in the United States come from the same company, a spinoff of Harley-Davidson. Amidst the EV craze, it is often forgotten that electric motorcycles are slowly becoming more prominent, with various brands looking to modernize what they offer. But they all have one dominant force to aim…

Fermin Aldeguer will sit out MotoGP’s season-opening Thailand Grand Prix on 1 March as he continues to recover from a femur fracture. Although Aldeguer had already been declared unfit for the first pre-season test at Sepang earlier this month, he hadn’t ruled out the possibility of returning to action in Buriram following his crash in January. But on Thursday, Gresini…

Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Or support our Kickstarter campaign! Electricity consumption from customers connected to Kenya Power’s E-Mobility tariffs surged 188% in 2025.  Consumption rose from 2,922,692 kWh in 2024 to 8,433,437 kWh in 2025. This led to an increase in revenue from EVs charging to KShs. 190,800,016 ($1,479,069.89) from KShs. 64,…