MotoGP

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, 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…

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 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…

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 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…

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 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…

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…

You know you have a proper enduro motorcycle on your hands when it has Graham Jarvis’ credentials behind it. That’s the Jarv-E project, born from a collaboration between Jarvis and Austrian motorcycle engineer David Freidinger. Jarvis has been contributing to riding development, testing, race strategy, and long-term vision for the project. That means the Jarv-E isn’t just another ambitious electric…

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LAS VEGAS, Jan. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Zhejiang Bosuer Motion Apparatus Co., Ltd. (Bosuer), a manufacturer specializing in electric off-road vehicles and an established electric dirt bike supplier, is presenting its latest electric dirt bike innovations at CES 2026, introducing an expanded and refined lineup aimed at accelerating the electrification of the off-road powersports market. At this year’s show,…

Fabio Quartararo believes his maiden MotoGP pole position at the 2019 Spanish Grand Prix was the most enjoyable moment of his career, even surpassing his 2021 world championship success. Expectations were high for Quartararo when he burst onto the MotoGP scene just before his 20th birthday, riding a satellite Yamaha M1 for Petronas SRT (now Trackhouse Aprilia). The Frenchman largely…

Solid-state batteries are a hot topic in the EV world—they theoretically off higher energy density compared to traditional lithium-ion batteries, as well as an improved safety profile and other advantages. Many, many companies are working on SSBs, and automakers are testing them, but we haven’t yet seen large-scale deployment of all-solid-state cells in a production vehicle. So, when a company…

Motorcycle racing legend Kevin Schwantz says he recognises some of himself in Ducati star Marc Marquez after the latter’s incredible title-winning run in the 2025 MotoGP season. Parallels have been drawn between the two riders, both of whom forged reputations for outperforming their machinery. Just as Schwantz made his name on a 500cc Suzuki that wasn’t necessarily the class of the field, Marquez spent…

Solid-state batteries are supposed to be the next big breakthrough in EVs. In theory, solid-state batteries offer an electric future that’s lighter, faster-charging, safer, and more energy-dense, delivering greater range than the batteries we have now. So, it’s going to be a huge deal when one manufacturer, any manufacturer, offers a production vehicle with a solid-state battery. Verge Motorcycles claims…

Gresini MotoGP sophomore Fermin Aldeguer has suffered an injury while training on a Ducati Panigale at the Aspar Circuit in Valencia. In a test organised by world champion Marc Marquez, a group of MotoGP riders gathered in Spain this week for two days of testing in preparation for the 2026 season. In addition to Marc and his brother Alex Marquez,…

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If you’ve been following the EV space, you know solid-state batteries have been the industry’s white whale for years — Toyota, QuantumScape, and others have been teasing the tech with timelines that keep delaying further into the future. So when a relatively small Finnish manufacturer claims they’ve beaten everyone to market, there’s some understandable skepticism. But Verge Motorcycles’ track record…