‘Aprilia signed me to win the title, and I’ll fight to achieve it’ | MotoGP
Aprilia’s Jorge Martin has set his sights on once again becoming a rider capable of fighting for the top spot in MotoGP. A year ago, at the same place and at the same time, Aprilia unveiled its 2025 project with reigning world champion Martin, who at the time wore the #1 on his bike. One year on, and after four…
Papan Wants to Draw a Legal Line Between E-Bikes and Electric Motorbikes | Electric
California legislators are advancing a bill to tighten regulations on electric bicycles in response to a surge in crashes and serious injuries tied to high-powered models. The proposal would limit the motor output of e-bikes sold in the state to a maximum of 750 watts, aligning with existing federal e-bike definitions. It would also clamp down on two-wheeled devices capable…
Rivola and Bonora preview Aprilia's 2026 season: We've started building something special! | MotoGP
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MotoGP: Michelin Simplifies Front Tire Allocation for 2026 | MotoGP
Fewer specifications, fewer tyres, but an allocation better suited to riders’ requirements. Maintenance of a specific allocation on circuits most exposed to weather uncertainty and temperature variations. A decision that […] read more www.roadracingworld.com
Zoe Treadwell jailed for Bournemouth feud e-bike murder | Electric
Dorset Police Zoe Treadwell was convicted of murder by a jury at Winchester Crown Court A woman who murdered a motorcyclist by mowing him down in a Range Rover has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 35 years. Zoe Treadwell, 36, chased and struck electric motorbike rider Joey Johnstone, 28, on 9 April in Bournemouth as part…
Can Bezzecchi contend again in 2026? I'm happy to have this kind of pressure… | MotoGP
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Aprilia reveals 2026 MotoGP bike for Bezzecchi and Martin | MotoGP
Aprilia has officially launched the RS-GP26, the final MotoGP bike it will build to the current 1000cc engine regulations. Aprilia riders Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martin took to the stage at Sky Italy headquarters in Milan to showcase the latest iteration of the RS-GP, which will carry the factory’s signature black colour scheme. The Noale-based manufacturer revealed that it has…
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…