Modular BBM Hiro electric moto adds 60+ miles in 9 minutes | Electric
Imagine pulling over for a coffee and gaining another 60 miles of range before your cup cools. That’s the kind of promise BBM Motorcycles is making with its new Hiro platform. The Spanish-built modular EV aims to blend rapid charging with everyday versatility — and in doing so, it might just rewrite the rules for small-to-mid electric motorcycles. The Bilbao-based…
Malaysian GP targeting new MotoGP deal | MotoGP
Sepang International Circuit aims to wrap up negotiations and sign a new contract with MotoGP’s rights holder Dorna for the Malaysian Grand Prix by the beginning of next year. The South East Asian nation has been a regular fixture on the MotoGP calendar since the early 1990s, with Shah Alam Circuit and Johar Bahru hosting the early rounds before the…
Florida Lawmakers File Bill for Stricter E-Bike Rules and Reporting | Electric
They’re a hit. (Himiway Bikes on Unsplash) Two Republican lawmakers want to implement stricter safety laws around the use of motorized scooters and electric motorcycles. Naples Rep. Yvette Benarroch and St. Johns Rep. Kim Kendall have introduced a measure (HB 243) that seeks to strengthen Florida’s traffic safety laws by integrating electric bicycles, motorized scooters and electric motorcycles into the state’s regulatory framework. Under…
It’s “painful” Acosta isn’t winning because of KTM’s limitations | MotoGP
Pol Espargaro says it is “painful” to watch Pedro Acosta unable to showcase his full potential due to the limitations of KTM’s MotoGP bike. As the 2025 season has progressed, Acosta has grown increasingly consistent, having admitted to making too many mistakes early in the year. While his speed had never been in doubt, the newfound maturity and consistency have transformed…
GR1T prepares to showcase prototype electric motorcycles at EICMA 2025 | Electric
GR1T, the Berlin-based electric motorcycle start-up you’ve probably never heard of, is hoping to make a splash next week at EICMA. The brand has announced that it will be at the iconic Milan event, showing off its two prototypes: the ‘urban commuter’ G1S Street naked offering 36 hp, and the ‘same bike but with different wheels’ G1X Scrambler. Electric start-ups…
Factory Ducati snub “difficult” to accept, says MotoGP rookie Aldeguer | MotoGP
Fermin Aldeguer said it’s “difficult” to accept Ducati’s decision to keep him on a satellite bike in MotoGP 2026, but conceded that it’s ‘not his moment yet’ to move to factory machinery. Aldeguer signed a deal directly with Ducati to join Gresini this year, with the promise of getting full equipment for his second season in MotoGP. However, team-mate Alex Marquez will instead receive…
E-bike, e-scooter injuries surge as micromobility grows | Electric
(InvestigateTV) — The use of “micromobility” — or small vehicles like electric bikes and scooters — has surged over the last decade. Both are considered low-cost and can travel nearly twice the speed of traditional bikes and scooters, reaching 25 mph compared to 15 mph. However, research by the Consumer Product Safety Commission found that micromobility vehicles are increasingly becoming…
Ducati confirms Marc Marquez replacement for rest of MotoGP 2025 | MotoGP
World Superbike star Nicolo Bulega will replace Marc Marquez for the rest of the 2025 MotoGP campaign, Ducati has confirmed. This year’s MotoGP champion has been sidelined since fracturing his shoulder at the Indonesian Grand Prix at the start of October and it was shortly announced afterwards that he would skip the rest of the season. There have been two…
Harley’s Ambitious Next-Gen Motorcycle Aims to Demonstrate Speed in More Ways than One | Electric
Following the launch of the LiveWire One under the Harley-Davidson umbrella, the Bar and Shield then spun off the electric brand into its own entity. While it’s a move that allowed LiveWire to grow its S2 lineup into a series of distinct offerings (Mulholland, Del Mar and Alpinista), the outfit hasn’t exactly managed to cultivate a strong following. As such,…
GP26 more a “test for myself” than factory Ducati audition | MotoGP
Alex Marquez says riding the Ducati GP26 will serve as a test of his own performance in MotoGP rather than an audition for a factory team seat in 2027. Ducati will increase the supply of factory bikes from three to four next year, with the Spaniard set to get the same equipment as official riders Marc Marquez and Francesco Bagnaia,…
Lawmakers rev up safety rules for e-bikes with new bill | Electric
Two Republican lawmakers want to implement tougher safety laws around the use of motorized scooters and electric motorcycles. Naples Rep. Yvette Benarroch and St. Johns Rep. Kim Kendall have introduced a measure (HB 243) that seeks to strengthen Florida’s traffic safety laws by integrating electric bicycles, motorized scooters and electric motorcycles into the state’s regulatory framework. Under the legislation, the…
Why Acosta feels “resigned” as he chases maiden MotoGP win | MotoGP
At just 21 years old, Pedro Acosta already knows what it means to become the centre of attention overnight; to be labelled as the next extraterrestrial to land in MotoGP from the same planet that once produced Marc Marquez and Valentino Rossi; and to deal with the frustration of not yet having opened his victory tally with only two races…
Teen’s Illegal E-Bike Seized in Operation Xray Stamp | Electric
Stafford Police continue to target the use of non-complaint e-bike or bikes classed as unregistered electric motorcycles along the Kedron Brooke Bikeway during proactive patrols and enforcement action under Operation Xray Stamp. The operation commenced in August following dangerous driving complaints being received from locals and has been extended until Christmas to continue to address community concerns. The proactive patrols…
Yamaha’s V4 ‘still a long way off’, says test rider Fernandez | MotoGP
Yamaha test rider Augusto Fernandez has confirmed the Japanese manufacturer’s apparent lack of progress with its V4-powered MotoGP bike. Following its debut at the San Marino Grand Prix last month, the machine made its second race appearance at the Malaysian Grand Prix last weekend. But Fernandez, who rode the bike on both occasions, told press after the Sepang race that…
Yamaha Showcases Proto Electric Superbike At Japan Mobility Show 2025 – Complete Details | Bike News | Electric
Yamaha Showcases Proto Electric Superbike At Japan Mobility Show 2025 – Complete Details Yamaha has pulled the wraps off its new Proto Electric Superbike at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show. While Yamaha hasn’t revealed key performance figures such as battery capacity, power output, or range, the company says the bike’s performance will sit between the R6 and the R1, which…
Moto3 racer Dettwiler no longer in critical condition after surgery | MotoGP
Swiss rider Noah Dettwiler is no longer in a critical condition, three days after being involved in a horrific crash before the start of the Moto3 race at the Malaysian Grand Prix. In a short announcement on social media, CIP Green Power revealed that Dettwiler has made progress in his recovery after undergoing multiple surgeries in Kuala Lumpur on Monday….
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LiveWire to Debut S4 Honcho, S2 Maxi-Scooter at EICMA | Electric
10/28/2025 – 10:00 AM A full range of LiveWire and STACYC products make its first public viewing, expanding access and affordability for riders globally, while continuing to develop the S2 maxi-scooter revealed last year. MILWAUKEE–(BUSINESS WIRE)– LiveWire Group, Inc. (NYSE: LVWR), a leader in the electric two-wheel industry, will…
Why Honda’s boss feels there is “no comparison” to Ducati in current MotoGP | MotoGP
Honda seems to have begun to emerge from the shadow of the last five years – a period filled with obstacles. From the outbreak of COVID to Marc Marquez’s injury, which ultimately led to the Spaniard’s departure, HRC staggered on while watching Ducati dominate, as the Italian brand captured the last four MotoGP titles in a row. This year, the…