Honda and Yamaha Electric Motorcycle Price War in Vietnam Ahead of Gasoline Motorcycle Ban | Electric
JAKARTA – Japanese motorcycle manufacturers are starting to flood the Vietnamese electric motorcycle market. Like Honda and Yamaha, which are expanding their presence through the launch of new models and aggressive promotions in the form of discounts that reach VND 15 million or Rp9 million. The move is considered an anticipatory strategy ahead of the policy banning gasoline motorcycles that…
Rossi’s VR46 team launches 2026 MotoGP bike | MotoGP
VR46 took the covers off its 2026 Ducati MotoGP bikes at a special presentation in Rome on Wednesday, marking the start of its fifth campaign in the premier class. Valentino Rossi’s eponymous MotoGP squad unveiled a refreshed livery for the 2026 season, leaning more heavily on the fluorescent yellow shade that has become synonymous with its brand. The new look…
Petaluma police warn of e-bike dangers following pair of crashes involving juveniles | Electric
Petaluma police are warning about the dangers of e-bikes after two crashes in one week — one on an electric bicycle, the other on an electric motorcycle — sent juvenile riders to the hospital in separate incidents. Officers responded to the first incident on Wednesday, Jan. 7, following a collision involving an e-bike and a parked car near Casa Grande…
Why Aldeguer’s injury has come at the worst moment | MotoGP
When it comes to injuries, silence is usually not a good sign. From the moment Fermin Aldeguer fractured his left femur last Thursday after crashing at the Aspar circuit during a training session, until Gresini issued a statement with a photo of him lying in a bed at the Dexeus Hospital in Barcelona, where he had undergone surgery, five days…
Adoption of Electric Motorcycles: A Challenging Ride Ahead | Electric
India’s tryst with electric two-wheelers began as early as the 1990s, but meaningful momentum only arrived decades later. Early policy interventions—such as subsidies offered by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) between 2010 and 2012—laid the groundwork. The launch of the FAME (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles) scheme further accelerated adoption, drawing both startups and legacy…
HIGHLIGHTS: the best bits from the Prima Pramac Yamaha presentation | MotoGP
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Pramac becomes first MotoGP team to reveal 2026 livery | MotoGP
Yamaha’s satellite partner Pramac has showcased its 2026 MotoGP bike for the first time ahead of the start of pre-season testing later this month. The Italian team revealed a revised version of the blue-and-purple livery it adopted in 2025, when it switched to Yamaha and signed a sponsorship deal with Renault Group brand Alpine. Both new star signing Toprak Razgatlioglu…
Toprak's first MotoGP interview: the Turk outlines his aims and ambitions | MotoGP
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Stark Future Posts Record Growth and Profitability Accelerating Path to Global Scale | Electric
Press Release | January 13, 2026 Stark Future recaps its success year of growth in the electric motorcycle market. Stark Future HQ This is a press release from Stark Future… Barcelona, Spain (January 13, 2026) —- Stark Future delivered a 77 % year over year sales growth to €115 million in revenue in the full year of 2025, achieving profitability…
Electric motorcycle crash in Springfield leads to DUII arrest | Local | Electric
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. – A crash involving a vehicle and an electric motorcycle on Thurston Road has prompted an investigation by the Springfield Police Department’s Major Accident Investigation Team. According to authorities, the crash occurred when the vehicle driver, who was turning southbound onto 64th Street, failed to see the electric motorcycle. Evidence suggests that the motorcycle was traveling in the…
Springfield police investigate vehicle collision with electric motorcycle on 64th Street | Electric
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — The Springfield Police Department responded Sunday to a report of a vehicle-versus-electric motorcycle crash in the 6400 block of Thurston Road. The call came in at 1:32 p.m. on Jan. 11. Police say the driver of the vehicle failed to see the electric motorcycle as he turned southbound onto 64th Street from eastbound Thurston Road. Evidence at…
The 2026 MotoGP grid will be contain the most world champions in history | MotoGP
For the first time in the history of the motorcycle world championship, which began in 1949, the grid will feature a total of 15 full-time riders who are champions in one of the world categories – adding up to an astonishing 32 titles between them. After reaching a peak of 14 champions on the grid in the 2022 season, the…
Honda launches electric two-wheeler, expands charging infrastructure | Electric
Honda has announced that it will begin sales of its new electric two-wheeler in Vietnam and Thailand starting this spring in a bid to capitalise on the shift towards electric vehicles (EVs). The fixed-battery electric two-wheeled personal commuter Honda UC3 (UC3) is equivalent to a 110cc class internal combustion engine (ICE) model. For its power source, the UC3 adopts Honda’s…
AK-47 maker Kalashnikov unveils 62-mile range electric bike with sidecar | Electric
Russia’s Kalashnikov Concern has introduced the IZH-Enduro, an electric motorcycle designed to operate with a specialized sidecar rig. While the company is primarily known for manufacturing the AK-47, this project follows several years of developing electrified concepts and nostalgic prototypes. The sidecar included with this model functions as a flatbed rather than a passenger unit, allowing for customized cargo configurations…
Aprilia not afraid of any track after late 2025 MotoGP run | MotoGP
Aprilia ambassador and four-time 250cc world champion Max Biaggi says there is no track on the MotoGP calendar that now “scares” the Noale factory. Aprilia enjoyed a strong end to the 2025 MotoGP season, winning three out of the last four grands prix and ending up runner-up in the manufacturers’ championship for the first time in its history. While the…
Introducing the world’s first production motorcycle powered by solid-state batteries | Electric
A small Finnish electric motorcycle maker is making one of the boldest claims the electric vehicle world has heard in years. Verge Motorcycles says it is preparing to deliver the world’s-first production motorcycle powered by a solid-state battery, a technology long described as the future of electric transport. The company, based in Finland, developed the new battery system with Donut…
Can-Am Origin Is An Interesting Electric Motorcycle With Limited Real-World Practicality | Electric
Can-Am I’m a big fan of electric cars. For most applications, I think they’re better than gas cars in nearly every way, especially when it comes to the boring task of just driving around town. That’s why I was so excited to try out my first electric motorcycle — the Can-Am Origin…
How Sepang wants MotoGP to evolve under Liberty Media | MotoGP
MotoGP is undergoing a major transformation following Liberty Media’s purchase of an 84% stake in the series’ rightsholder Dorna Sports. While the actual day-to-day management of MotoGP remains in the hands of the Ezpeleta family, Liberty will be able to influence MotoGP’s strategic direction – and potentially help take the series to new heights. Liberty’s experience in global sports and…
