MotoGP

Swiss rider Jiri Zak has pushed the limits of electric motorcycles by reaching an altitude higher than any bike has before. Riding the Stark Varg EX, he climbed Los Ojos del Salado, the world’s highest active volcano, at 6,721 meters (22,050 feet). Guinness World Records is currently verifying the achievement. Located on the Chile-Argentina border, Los Ojos del Salado is…

Ai Ogura says it “kills” him that a fifth-place result on his MotoGP debut was an outlier in a rookie season that he described as “nothing special”.  The Trackhouse rider turned heads when he stepped up to MotoGP at the start of the year in Buriram, qualifying his satellite Aprilia on the second row before finishing fourth in the sprint…

Yamaha Motor and French electric off-road motorcycle manufacturer Electric Motion (EM) have revealed the YE-01 Racing Concept, an electric motocross bike designed to race in the new MXEP electric class that will run at selected rounds of the FIM Motocross World Championship in 2026. The Yamaha YE-01 is a prototype, not a production or pre-production bike. Its main job is…

The advent of electric mobility has presented new opportunities for outdoor riders, including those who love challenging trails, steep hills and unpredictable paths. If you compare an Off Road Electric Bike with the best Electric Tricycle For Adults, they each have strength and power (although, electric tricycles for adults are safer), but what separates them is their ability to handle terrain demand,…

Maverick Vinales believes he made a major breakthrough in his psychological approach during the 2025 MotoGP season, claiming he feels “mentally stronger” than at any point in his career. Vinales left Aprilia at the end of last year to join Tech3 on a factory-spec KTM, partnering ex-Ducati rider Enea Bastianini in an all new line-up. As KTM started the season on the…

I’ve ridden a lot of electric scooters over the years. Most blur together – two wheels, a deck, a motor, and a series of compromises. But every now and then, one stands out. And after a couple of weeks riding the Bo M2 electric scooter, I can confidently say: this one’s different. The Bo M2 is not your average e-scooter….

Outgoing Tech3 team boss Herve Poncharal believes Francesco Bagnaia’s 2025 MotoGP struggles were rooted largely in psychological factors, saying a “lot was playing in his head” during the year. Two-time MotoGP champion Bagnaia was expected to mount a fierce challenge against Marc Marquez as the pair teamed up at the factory Ducati squad this year. But while Marquez romped to…

Canadian electric motorcycle manufacturer Beachman has unveiled its latest model — the ’64 Street Spec, a vintage-styled electric café racer aimed squarely at riders who want classic looks with modern, low-maintenance electric performance. The Street Spec is the brand’s first electric model to incorporate a true café-racer-style front windscreen fairing, paired with street tires and ’60s-inspired bodywork. (Photos: Beachman) The…

Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Kenya’s electric motorcycle journey is a beautiful story characterized by tremendous innovation and sheer determination by a group of locally based companies working to address the real pain points of traditional ICE motorcycle users. This has resulted in the tens of companies that are now active in the Kenyan electric…

If you thought you were high last weekend, you’ve got nothing on this Stark electric motorcycle. The bike, with Swiss adventurer Jiri Zak in the saddle, has just set a world record for altitude. Not just for electric motorcycles, but for motorcycles of all types. It’s a Long Way to the Top (Photo/Stark Future) On Nov. 30, Zak hopped on…

Pedro Acosta has heaped admiration on KTM’s test rider Pol Espargaro after his impressive cameo appearances during the 2025 MotoGP season. Espargaro, who retired from MotoGP at the end of 2023, contested five races with Tech3 this year as a substitute for injured Vinales. The 34-year-old delivered top-10 finishes in four out of five starts and also earned a direct entry…

A second person’s death has been linked to a Triple-0 failure in NSW. The public have been made aware that a Samsung device operating with out-of-date software failed one Sydney man who died after he was unable to reach the emergency network on November 13. Now, the death of a second Samsung customer, in Wentworth Falls in September, has also…

Extra incentives announced for underrepresented territories to increase access from 2026 to 2028. The FIM MotoJunior World Championship has a new programme of incentives for teams racing with riders from […]  read more www.roadracingworld.com

Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Kenya’s electric motorcycle ecosystem is now starting to flourish thanks to the hard work and vision of several innovators over the past 8 years which saw a tremendous opportunity to transform one of the key pillars of the county’s transport landscape. The share of electric motorcycles in new motorcycle registrations…

Jack Miller feels the Yamaha M1 isn’t a natural fit for his riding style in MotoGP, but has learned how to get the best from the bike during his first season with Pramac in 2025. Miller found refuge at Yamaha’s satellite squad after being dropped by KTM at the end of 2024, signing a contract directly with the factory to…

As the Henderson Police Department announced an enforcement campaign against illegal electric motorcycle use this week, Clark County said it was partnering with University Medical Center and Las Vegas police to encourage the safe use of e-bikes and e-scooters. The announcements come amid a growing number of local crashes that have injured or killed e-bike and e-scooter users, including a…

The Cape Coral Police Department is cracking down on the unsafe usage of electric bikes in Southwest Florida.According to the CCPD, many of the electric bikes spotted around Cape Coral are technically electric motorcycles under Florida law, which means they require a driver’s license with a motorcycle endorsement, registration and insurance to be legally operated on the road.Electric bicycles are…

After the Ben Thanh–Suoi Tien metro line in HCMC began operation, I considered buying a foldable electric bike for around VND7 million (US$266) to travel between my rented room and the nearest station. The model I wanted had a removable battery, making it convenient to charge inside my room. But when I mentioned this plan, my landlord waved it off:…

There seems to be a weird trend popping up of late. Electric motorcycles packaged as café racers, bundled as more than just commuters – but rather a style statement, a fashion piece if you will. We’ve got another one of these, but to be honest, calling it a proper motorcycle would be a stretch. Say hello to the Tromox M05,…