MotoGP

Aprilia is interested in bolstering its MotoGP test line-up with Miguel Oliveira next year, but says such a move would require the blessing of his new employer BMW. After losing his Pramac MotoGP seat for 2026, Oliveira accepted an offer from the German manufacturer to join its World Superbike Championship squad as a factory rider, teaming up with fellow ex-MotoGP…

Triumph Motorcycles has officially entered the electric off-road youth segment with the launch of its new TXP range, a two-model lineup developed in partnership with electric trials specialist OSET. The move expands Triumph’s off-road portfolio and marks the brand’s first step into the youth EV market, targeting young riders from ages 3 to 7. Triumph expands its off-road portfolio and…

Fabio Quartararo believes Yamaha hasn’t made any “big steps” with its MotoGP bike since the Barcelona test at the end of last year. The 2021 champion feels that the M1’s performance has tailed off as Yamaha hasn’t been able to bring meaningful upgrades to the bike since the early part of the season. Quartararo enjoyed an incredible run of form…

Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Kenya’s Energy Regulator, EPRA, has just released its annual Energy and Petroleum Statistics Report. The report covers the financial year that ended on the 30th of June 2025. During that period, the number of registered electric vehicles across all vehicle segments rose to 6,442. About 90% of these are electric…

Aprilia technical director Fabiano Sterlacchini says Marco Bezzecchi’s focus and methodical approach echo those of his mentor and seven-time MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi. Bezzecchi has been one of the standout performers of the 2025 MotoGP season, scoring six podiums, three pole positions and a memorable victory at the British Grand Prix. At Mandalika last weekend, he dominated qualifying by four…

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — As the Las Vegas Valley adjusts to new electric motorcycle rules, FOX5 is looking into how bike shops are navigating the change. An ordinance that took effect in Clark County over the summer defines “e-motorcycle,” and explains where they can and cannot be ridden. BikeWorld Mechanic Salesman Jack Nevin demonstrated a safety check he’d provide to…

Factory Honda MotoGP rider Luca Marini says development on next year’s RC213V is progressing strongly and that it is already better than the current prototype. The Japanese marque is enjoying its best season in MotoGP since 2021, having scored one victory and two other podiums in the first 18 rounds of the 2025 campaign. While Zarco’s Le Mans victory and second-place at…

BMW has just announced that they are halting production of one of the most anticipated prototypes by the German company. Innovation in the automobile world has reached an all-time high in the past decade alone. Each year, new vehicle models that are faster, more efficient, and technologically advanced are released, not to mention the increase in variety of alternative engine…

Repsol is preparing to make its return to the MotoGP world championship next season as the exclusive lubricant supplier for the Moto2 and Moto3 classes, Autosport has learned. In May 2024, Autosport revealed that the Spanish energy company would not renew its long-standing partnership with the factory Honda MotoGP team. The collaboration began in 1995, spearheaded by Mick Doohan and…

Motorcycle company extends technical partnership to further integrate and optimize research and development with Siemens Xcelerator PLANO, TX – October 10, 2025 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – Siemens Digital Industries Software has renewed its technical partnership agreement with Ducati Corse, (“Ducati”) for the next two years and detailed how the Siemens Xcelerator platform has been instrumental in helping the company to…

A US company says it has developed a technology that can reduce EV battery cost, increase safety, and extend range to 1,000 miles. The batteries are currently targeted for use in eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) aircraft, but Massachusetts-based 24M says the technology can easily be adapted to electric cars and – more importantly – electric motorcycles. Battery technology…

Ducati has announced that its test rider Michele Pirro will substitute for MotoGP champion Marc Marquez at the forthcoming Australian Grand Prix. Pirro will ride for the factory Ducati squad at the Phillip Island event on 17-19 October, teaming up with three-time world champion Francesco Bagnaia. This would be the Italian’s first start in MotoGP since last year’s Barcelona finale,…

Matter Aera Electric Bike Now On Amazon – Check Savings On Ex-Showroom Price Matter, an Ahmedabad-based electric vehicle startup, has announced that its Aera electric motorbike is now available for purchase on Amazon India. As part of the Amazon Great Indian Festival, the Aera is being offered at an effective price of Rs 1,78,826 (ex-showroom). The Aera 5000+ has an…

Johann Zarco held a meeting with Honda and his LCR team during the Indonesian Grand Prix weekend to address his struggles with the marque’s updated MotoGP bike. The introduction of an updated RC213V after the summer break, featuring a new chassis, swingarm and improved aero, has helped Honda’s factory team move closer to the front, with Joan Mir finishing on the…

The biggest issue facing electric motorcycle adoption is, obviously, range. Yes, infrastructure still sucks, and at least here in the States, the federal government ain’t great right now for EV ownership. But for motorcyclists who are used to just hopping onto their bikes and going for a long rip, range is paramount to all others. Right now, you just can’t…

MotoGP teams and series promoter Dorna are discussing the desire to eliminate the current differences between independent and factory squads. The championship is entering a particularly intense period, as wile the buzz caused by Marc Marquez’s return to the top has been described as one of the most remarkable comebacks in sports history, the purchase of Dorna by Liberty Media…

Triumph’s first youth-focused electric range, the TXP line offers four off-road models (TXP-12 to TXP-24) developed in partnership with OSET. Smart, safe, and scalable electric performance, featuring adjustable power, modular seating, and age-specific design. You’ll need to order now for pre-Christmas availability! Triumph Motorcycles NZ has unveiled the brand’s first off-road electric motorcycles — the all-new TXP range powered by…

VR46 Ducati rider Franco Morbidelli has dismissed further complaints about his track behaviour in Indonesia, saying he is riding within the rules following repeated discussions with MotoGP stewards panel chairman Simon Crafar. The Italian, who has been hit with a number of penalties over 2024 and 2025, revealed last month that he was working to turn that trend around. In…

Honestly, when Fuell first burst onto the scene, I was hopeful. It was the brainchild of Erik Buell, the legendary motorcycle racer and entrepreneur, and had the likes of Ferrari’s Fred Vasseur and Francois Terny as part of the board. The company also had working prototypes, which isn’t that common with startups these days. Suffice it to say, there was…