Donut Labs’ Solid-State Battery-Powered Motorcycle Turned Heads at CES, But Big Questions Remain | Electric
Over years of steady improvements to the batteries that power electric cars, solid-state batteries have looked like the EV equivalent of fusion power: the technological advance that will cure everybody’s concerns but also remains reserved for some frustratingly distant time in the future. But at CES 2026, an Estonian startup named Donut Lab announced that it had not only solved…
Marquez reveals what will ultimately cause MotoGP retirement | MotoGP
Marc Marquez admits his physical health will ultimately decide when he brings his MotoGP career to an end, with several major crashes having taken a toll on his body. With nine world championships including seven titles in MotoGP, Marquez is among the most successful riders in the history of motorcycle racing. However, his career has also been blighted by multiple…
Jack Miller hoping to sign new Pramac contract for 2027 MotoGP season 'soon' | MotoGP
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Compass Rose Circulator retro e-bike revealed | Electric
There was once a time when Grand Prix racing machines were much more elegant than the aerodynamic animals that currently reside on the grid. Indeed, some of the prettiest of all GP bikes hail from the golden era of the 60s and 70s. That’s the era that this bike maker has leaned on for inspiration, with its first big bike,…
New RadWagon, Aventon Soltera 3 ADV, more | Electric
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bike launches from companies like Rad Power Bikes and Aventon, an updated e-bike conversion kit, Australian police crushing e-bikes (and other e-things), LAND Moto’s new ADV electric motorcycle heads off-road while staying street-legal,…
MotoGP, Moto2 & Moto3: 2026 Entry Lists | MotoGP
FIM Grand Prix World Championship 2026 Entry Lists: MotoGP™ Moto2™ Moto3™. The provisional Entry Lists for the 2026 FIM Grand Prix World Championship can now be announced. Download 2026 Entry […] read more www.roadracingworld.com
‘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…