MotoGP

In a MotoGP season dominated by Marc Marquez and Ducati, Aprilia has emerged as a consistent frontrunner, putting the red bikes under pressure on multiple occasions.  In fact, it’s now been almost 30 months since a manufacturer other than Ducati or Aprilia has won a dry-weather race, whether a sprint or a grand prix.  However, while Aprilia has been the only marque consistently preventing Ducati from…

Damon Inc., the folks behind the HyperSport and HyperFighter all-electric motorcycles that have been on the way for many years now, have been having a rough one as of late. There have been layoffs, strategy changes, multiple executives leaving for a couple different reasons, a handful of prominent lawsuits, and an ever-changing manufacturing question of where the motorcycles were gonna…

Diogo Moreira will make his MotoGP debut in the 2026 season with the LCR team, Honda confirmed on Tuesday. First reported by Autosport last August, the news finalises next year’s grid for the premier class. Moreira will join Johann Zarco at LCR, replacing Somkiat Chantra, whose rookie MotoGP season has fallen well short of expectations. Chantra is moving to Honda’s…

HCM CITY — Owning a VinFast electric motorcycle has never been easier. FE CREDIT and VinFast have teamed up to launch a special financing programme that combines a zero-down-payment option, a direct 10 per cent discount on the vehicle price, and flexible instalment plans from six to 36 months — making green mobility more accessible than ever. Breaking financial barriers…

While the 2025 season has been tough for several MotoGP riders, one name that stands out is Brad Binder. During the last four seasons, he earned a reputation as a dependable frontrunner capable of big results and consistent points finishes throughout the campaign. The statistics speak for themselves. Between his sophomore campaign in 2021 and the end of last season, he…

Yamaha Reveals AI-Powered MOTOROiD:Λ Concept Bike Yamaha’s new MOTOROiD:Λ electric motorcycle can balance, rotate 180 degrees, and learn from its rider using AI. The futuristic self-stabilizing bike debuts at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 in Tokyo. Source: Design Boom Subscribe to our Instagram Channel for instant news & updates! The MOTOROiD:Λ (pronounced “Lambda”) takes inspiration from the earlier MOTOROiD2 project in 2023,…

Marc Marquez has successfully undergone an operation on his right shoulder after the 2025 MotoGP world champion sustained a fracture during the Indonesian Grand Prix on 5 October. The factory Ducati rider’s Mandalika race lasted just seven corners after Marco Bezzecchi misjudged his braking and collided with the back of the GP25 sending both into the gravel trap. Initial checks…

This Week’s E-Bike News Headlines The Iconic Electric Bike Company Files Bankruptcy The Newport Beach, California-based Electric Bike Company (EBC) has filed bankruptcy following a gradual decline over the course of this year. The company previously had two production facilities, including a showroom/assembly facility and a separate paint shop, but recently downsized to a single location. EBC seemingly started the…

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…