MotoGP

Those of you who follow me know that I have a thing about batteries and electrical power storage. I live on a boat and with my solar array and wind generator it’s a constant concern to avoid using a generator and ensure that my freezer has enough juice. I’ve been writing here about power storage systems and technologies for several…

One look at the 2026-spec Yamaha M1 is enough to show that the V4 engine isn’t the only departure from the recent past. In recent MotoGP seasons, the Iwata-based manufacturer had explored the same aerodynamic concept pioneered by Aprilia, opting for a gull-wing profile on the fairing, which in the latest versions even took on the shape of a triplane….

As makers of custom motorcycles in Hong Kong, the Barras brothers – Guillaume and Benoit – have long taken a rather forensic view on how they’re made. And, with what they’ve seen of the electric motorcycle market – the future of motorcycles, much as EVs are the future of cars – they haven’t been impressed. “There’s so much wrong with…

With Fabio Quartararo heading to Honda and Jorge Martin on his way to Yamaha, Ducati has been the MotoGP team under the least pressure, largely thanks to the calm conveyed by Marc Marquez in his recent statements. The Spaniard made it clear that his intention is to remain with the team that allowed him to become world champion once again….

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Maeving, a Coventry-based manufacturer of electric motorcycles, has secured over £10 million of investment. The investment is intended to help Maeving grow its presence overseas, with increases in sales targeted in Europe and North America. The £11 million fund includes £500,000 from the West Midlands Co-Investment Fund thanks to West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker. “Maeving represents the very best of West Midlands innovation,” the…

Honda’s factory MotoGP team has agreed a deal with Fabio Quartararo for the next two seasons, Autosport has learned. The 26-year-old Frenchman will leave Yamaha after agreeing a deal with HRC for 2027 and 2028, bringing to an end his association with the manufacturer, which handed him his MotoGP debut in 2019 – a widely unexpected move at the time. Quartararo…

28 likes, 0 comments – everythingworkshere on January 28, 2026: “Vietnamese EV maker VinFast plans to launch India-specific electric scooters in the second half of 2026 as part of its long-term two-wheeler strategy. The company is targeting an annual production capacity of one million units for e-scooters. A dedicated production line will be set up at VinFast’s Thoothukudi facility in…

Yamaha and Jorge Martin are finalising the details that will see the Spaniard become a factory rider for the Japanese manufacturer for the next two seasons, Motorsport.com has learned. This move follows the one reported by this publication earlier on Thursday, which will see Fabio Quartararo leave the Iwata-based squad to join Honda’s factory team. As a result, Martin will…

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — On Tuesday, the House Transportation Committee heard a bill meant to clarify definitions for electric-assisted bicycles and, in some cases, require operators to undergo a safety training course. In Utah, electric-assisted bicycles (also called e-bikes) have become an increasingly popular way to get around town, especially among younger individuals. However, the state has seen several…

Aprilia has announced that 2024 MotoGP champion Jorge Martin will miss the first pre-season test of the year at Sepang next week. As reported by Autosport earlier this month, Martin will sit out the three-day test in Malaysia on 3-5 February after undergoing two more surgeries in the winter to treat the injuries he had suffered during a wretched 2025…

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Our mid-week Green Deals are being headlined by the official launch of Heybike’s new Villain Electric Dirt Bike at $1,399, and also coming with a $150 gift box of FREE gear for the first 80 orders. We also have a number of Anker eufy security devices at up to 50% off, led by the popular SoloCam S220 Solar Security Camera…

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KTM boss Pit Beirer has admitted the manufacturer has not yet “done enough” to convince Pedro Acosta to stay beyond 2026, but is confident it can show significant progress on track this season. Acosta was groomed by KTM through the junior ranks and has become a central figure in its MotoGP programme, but his long-term future remains uncertain ahead of…

Orange, blue, speed and go: Red Bull KTM officially pushes its teams and riders into play for 2026 with the official unveiling of the livery and partners for the MotoGP™ […]  read more www.roadracingworld.com

Private-sector participation in carbon markets is gaining pace as Vietnamese groups explore new pathways to cut emissions and monetise climate action. Vingroup on January 26 launched a stakeholder consultation on two carbon credit projects covering electric motorcycles and charging stations, with the charging infrastructure alone expected to reduce up to 3.5 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually. The VinFast electric…

KTM and its satellite squad Tech3 unveiled their 2026 MotoGP machinery in a joint online launch on Tuesday, confirming they will once again run identical liveries for the upcoming season. As was the case in 2025, Tech3 will effectively serve as an extension of the factory KTM squad, giving KTM a unified four-bike line-up on the grid. All four KTM…

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