MotoGP

MotoGP™ Authentics has announced a landmark moment in motorsport memorabilia history, with the launch of its first ever auction, giving fans and collectors the chance to own one-of-a-kind items from MotoGP™ legends. Held exclusively online, headlining items of the Icons Auction include a test-used helmet from MotoGP™ legend Valentino Rossi and the actual Moto2™ bike ridden to victory by British…

As if producing the world’s fastest electric enduro motorcycle wasn’t enough, Stark Future has gone ahead and updated the Varg MX with some crucial upgrades with the 1.2 trim. The Swedish-owned, Spain-based bikemaker has been flying of late, reporting profitable numbers so early in its existence. And when you consider this Varg update, you really understand how serious Stark is…

With three major European manufacturers already on the MotoGP grid – Ducati, KTM and Aprilia (from the Piaggio Group) – the absence of German giant BMW has always felt like an anomaly. More so given its current presence and success in the WorldSBK production bike series with Toprak Razgatlioglu. BMW has flirted with the idea of entering MotoGP since its…

Honda is gearing up to take the covers off its first-ever electric motorcycle on September 2. While full technical details are still under wraps, a new teaser has offered a glimpse into what we can expect from this highly anticipated two-wheeler. Honda’s first e-motorcycle: What to expect From the visuals, the upcoming e-motorcycle appears to draw heavy inspiration from the…

Fabio Quartararo is the only rider who has been able to consistently challenge Marc Marquez in the battle for pole positions this season. The Frenchman set the fastest qualifying lap at Jerez, Le Mans, Silverstone and Assen, while championship leader Marquez has started from pole on seven occasions. The only other rider to sit on pole has been Francesco Bagnaia,…

Honda’s first electric bike is expected to be based on the EV Fun concept. Honda is set to reveal its first electric motorcycle on September 2. The company has dropped a teaser revealing some details of the upcoming e-bike. Honda’s first electric bike is expected to be based on the EV Fun concept. The teaser features a camouflaged prototype that…

The emergence of Alex Marquez, alongside Ducati’s commitments to Fermin Aldeguer and Fabio Di Giannantonio, among other factors, presents the ideal scenario for the Italian brand to field six identical bikes on the MotoGP grid next year. Over the last decade – roughly since Gigi Dall’Igna arrived as general manager – Ducati has gradually pulled away from its direct rivals…

Bajaj Auto is set to take a major leap in its electric vehicle (EV) journey by bringing its iconic Pulsar and Boxer brands into the electric motorcycle segment, CNBC-TV18 reported. The move marks a significant shift as the company looks to expand beyond its current stronghold in electric scooters and three-wheelers. CNBC-TV18 reported that Rajiv Bajaj, Managing Director of Bajaj…

Ducati sent seven units of its Panigale V4 super sport bike to Hungary on Tuesday, so that its riders could learn the Balaton Park circuit, which makes its debut on the MotoGP calendar later this month. Despite comfortably leading all three world championships – riders’, teams’, and constructors’ – the Italian manufacturer is leaving nothing to chance. Hence the private…

Electric motorcycles and powertrains manufacturer Zero Motorcycles announced on July 30 the first wave of X Line deliveries to the company’s worldwide dealership network. Zero says any X Line motorcycle ordered in the summer will be delivered by fall 2025. (Photo: Zero Motorcycles) “The delivery of the first X Line bikes is a major milestone for Zero and for the…

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Although Ducati chose not to reveal lap times from its private test in Hungary earlier this week, Francesco Bagnaia has shared his time aboard the Panigale V4 used on the day at Balaton Park. This turned out to be the fastest of the test, ahead of factory Ducati team-mate Marc Marquez’s best. Bagnaia posted on Instagram that he had clocked…

Oben Electric has expanded its Rorr electric motorcycle range with a new Sigma trim. The new variant has been launched at an introductory price starting at Rs 1.27 lakh, ex-showroom, for a limited period. The model is available in two battery options: 3.4 kWh and 4.4 kWh. The prices will later move to Rs 1.47 lakh and Rs 1.55 lakh…

Johann Zarco gave up MotoGP’s summer break to race – and win – the Suzuka 8 Hours for Honda, after the team failed to sort out the paperwork for Xavi Vierge, leaving the Frenchman and Takumi Takahashi as a duo in a race designed for trios. It is a good thing Zarco enjoys riding motorcycles like a kid, after the…

For 2024, the S received many of the same updates as other models in Zero’s lineup received. Regarding the S, that includes upgrades to both the motor and battery pack. The Z-Force 75-5 motor gets replaced by the new 75-7 motor that delivers 97 lb.-ft. of torque, with a peak of 68 hp at 4,500 rpm; while a 22-hp jump…

Marc Marquez came into MotoGP’s summer break on a hot streak. He has strung together five consecutive doubles – winning both the sprint and Sunday races at Aragon, Mugello, Assen, the Sachsenring and Brno. That run has catapulted him into a lead of 120 points over second-placed Alex Marquez, his brother. So far this season, factory Ducati rider Marc has…

Stark Future is one of those companies that came out of nowhere and then just exploded onto the scene, taking everyone by surprise, and actually bolstering the hype with real-world execution. The company not only delivered a real, flesh-and-aluminum motorcycle, but it also works and has made it into customer hands. It’s also already profitable. And in today’s electric motorcycle…

Bakcou’s new Puma X22 SD electric motorbike represents a significant evolution in backcountry transportation as the innovative e-moto addresses several critical pain points through its electric powertrain and specialized design features. The Puma X22 SD electric motorbike eliminates engine noise and exhaust emissions. Its robust construction with fat tires and optimized weight distribution enables confident navigation through challenging terrain types…

MotoGP’s chief commercial officer Dan Rossomondo believes Liberty Media’s arrival will boost the championship’s global reach without compromising its essence. Just under a month ago, Liberty Media completed the acquisition of 84% of Dorna, the rights holder of MotoGP, after the European Commission finally gave the green light to a deal that dragged on much longer than both parties had…