MotoGP

Electric motorcycle companies have found the American market tough to crack. Limitations with current battery technology have meant that, for a while, electric motorcycles have usually cost significantly more than their gasoline counterparts. One electric motorcycle company has turned a corner and has found a brilliant way to attract more customers. LiveWire, the electric motorcycle spinoff of Harley-Davidson, recently dramatically…

Marc Marquez claims he set the same lap time on the 2024-spec and 2025-spec Ducatis at the Misano test on Monday – simply by adjusting his riding style. The comments by the world champion-elect cast further doubt on the notion that factory Ducati team-mate Francesco Bagnaia’s ongoing struggles on the GP25 have anything to do with the newer bike. “I…

Previous Slide◀ Next Slide▶ Lightfighter V3 RH Lightfighter V3 RH Lightfighter V3 RH engine casing Lightfighter V3 RH forks 1 of 4 American performance electric motorcycle specialists Lightfighter will enter the MotoAmerica racing paddock in 2026 – competing alongside a number of combustion naked machines in the Super Hooligan class. The small team of battery experts have partnered with OrangeCat…

Giorgio Barbier, Pirelli Moto Racing Director: “We are pleased with the good working relationship and the results achieved. Grip, warm-up speed and confidence are the most appreciated features of our […]  read more www.roadracingworld.com

A delegation from Liberty Media and members of an auditing firm attended the San Marino Grand Prix last weekend, as elements of the new strategy for MotoGP emerge following its takeover. It has been three months since the European Commission authorised Liberty Media’s acquisition of 84% of Dorna. Three months – or slightly less, if we take the completion of…

This special prototype has the same QuantumScape battery cells future VW cars will use https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ by Brad Anderson 5 hours ago …  read more www.carscoops.com

Alex Marquez will be given a fourth current-spec MotoGP Ducati in 2026, joining Marc Marquez, Francesco Bagnaia and VR46’s Fabio Di Giannantonio with this top-tier status. Next season, the final one under the current technical regulations before MotoGP undergoes major changes in 2027, Ducati will expand to four latest-spec bikes, from three for this year. Despite speculation that it might run six identical…

That was quick. Only a few days after Honda shared its first official visuals of its first-ever electric bike, the Japanese giant has debuted its naked moto on the global stage. It not only sheds the camo that we saw before, but Honda has revealed actual specs, alongside its name and price point. It’s going to be called the WN7…

Jack Miller racked up a €2000 fine for riding the wrong way after the MotoGP San Marino Grand Prix to offer his race gloves to a lucky fan. The Pramac rider had spotted a fan holding a banner during the formation lap, offering a free beer to any rider in return for their gloves. After the race ended, Miller stopped…

Solid-state battery pioneer QuantumScape (QS) and PowerCo, the battery division of the Volkswagen Group, demonstrated QS solid-state lithium-metal batteries powering a Ducati electric motorcycle at the recent IAA Mobility show in Munich. This was the first time QS has showcased its solid-state cells in a real-world vehicle. The battery system used in the e-motorcycle was designed by specialists at Audi…

New 2027 MotoGP rubber supplier Pirelli has pronounced itself pleased after its first on-track test with premier class prototypes went ahead at Misano on Tuesday. The Italian company, which replaces Michelin as the control tyre manufacturer after next season, completed a sprint simulation, among other experiments. In the interests of fairness within the broader testing regulations landscape, each MotoGP team…

The Technology Development Board (TDB), Department of Science and Technology, has extended support for the development and commercialisation of a 240-volt electric motorcycle platform – a first-of-its-kind technology in the Indian two-wheeler segment. The supported project is being undertaken by Raptee Energy, Chennai. The innovation brings the advanced benefits of high-voltage technology, already proven in the electric car segment, to…

Honda focused on aerodynamics in Monday’s Misano test, with LCR rider Johann Zarco appearing on track in the morning session with a new carbon fibre fairing. The main addition was the new inlet, which is easily recognisable because it is made from ‘rapid-prototyping material’ and is therefore white in colour. The assumption is that the airflow has been increased, although…

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Electric motorcycles have come a long way and are no longer experiments on two wheels. Despite these advancements, range anxiety remains high among users. No surprise there; we still lack proper EV infrastructure in most places. So, it’s natural to gravitate toward electric motorcycles that come with a long range, which can either handle a few days of commute or…

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Francesco Bagnaia’s disastrous weekend at Misano marked the lowest point yet for the most successful rider in Ducati’s history. The Italian is being reminded by the factory that the crisis of confidence paralysing him comes from within himself, not from the machine he rides. Bagnaia’s affable nature and current plight has stirred compassion from all areas – not only his…

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Honda has revealed more key details of the EV Fun Concept motorcycle, including its UK price, when production will start and the name of the new model.  Officially called WN7, the new electric model gets its ‘W’ from the development concept of ‘Be the Wind’, while the ‘N’ stands for ‘Naked’, and the number 7 is a reference to the…