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Electric vehicles are the future, according to the wisdom of today. We’ve been burning fossil fuels for well over a century, but vehicles powered by electrons moving around are simply more efficient for a number of reasons. And whenever you waste less energy when getting work done, it’s better for the planet, right? It also helps that electric motors provide…

The Japanese Grand Prix at Motegi in two weeks will represent Marc Marquez’s first opportunity to seal the 2025 MotoGP world championship. The Spaniard’s title has looked inevitable since the beginning of the season, but only now can he mathematically put the matter beyond doubt. Should the factory Ducati rider confirm his seventh championship in Japan, he would take the…

The Raptee.T30, the company’s flagship model, brings 240V high-voltage architecture to motorcycles for the first time in India, promising faster acceleration, better efficiency, and shorter charging cycles. …Read More The Raptee T30 underpins a 240V architecture, which is usually seen with electric passenger vehicles. View Personalised Offers on Check Offers In a milestone moment for India’s electric two-wheeler ecosystem, Raptee.HV,…

Frenchman Johann Zarco crashed during the San Marino GP this Sunday in Misano. Johann Zarco crashed during the first of twenty-seven laps of the San Marino Grand Prix in MotoGP this Sunday at Misano. The Frenchman was in nineteenth place at the start. The LCR Honda rider is still on track after his accident. A fall can be found below…

Ex-Haas team principal Guenther Steiner believes MotoGP will retain its originality under new owner Liberty Media rather than adopting Formula 1’s template. In July, Liberty Media completed its takeover of MotoGP, becoming the majority shareholder in series promoter Dorna Sports after a prolonged regulatory process. With Liberty having also acquired F1 in 2017, the American media powerhouse now controls the…

The WN7 is Honda’s first fixed-battery electric naked motorcycle designed for the Fun segment. The production model offers a range of more than 130 kilometres and features a lithium-ion battery. While Honda does not specify a charging capacity, it states that the motorcycle can fast-charge using CCS. Recharging the battery from 20 to 80 per cent takes “less than 30…

Alex Rins has offered insights into his team-mate Fabio Quartararo’s incredible pace in the 2025 MotoGP season, revealing he is able to brake 20 metres later than other Yamaha riders. In a year where Yamaha has mostly been the slowest manufacturer on the grid, Quartararo has managed to drag his M1 to strong results in both qualifying and race trim….

Not long you you wouldn’t be able to find an electric bike for under $1,000. Although there are still plenty of “premium” brands that still sell ebikes for well above this threshold, it’s no longer an accurate blanket statement. At least today, an entry level ebike can be had for as low as $300. AliExpress has great deals on ebikes…

Fabio Quartararo says Yamaha’s V4-powered M1 won’t solve all its troubles in MotoGP after admitting that he feels “worse” on the new bike than its predecessor. The 2021 world champion made the comment after finishing 17th in the morning test session in Misano, just over a second off the pace of Gresini’s Alex Marquez. This was Quartararo’s second outing on the…

Electric motorcycle companies have found the American market tough to crack. Limitations with current battery technology have meant that, for a while, electric motorcycles have usually cost significantly more than their gasoline counterparts. One electric motorcycle company has turned a corner and has found a brilliant way to attract more customers. LiveWire, the electric motorcycle spinoff of Harley-Davidson, recently dramatically…

Marc Marquez claims he set the same lap time on the 2024-spec and 2025-spec Ducatis at the Misano test on Monday – simply by adjusting his riding style. The comments by the world champion-elect cast further doubt on the notion that factory Ducati team-mate Francesco Bagnaia’s ongoing struggles on the GP25 have anything to do with the newer bike. “I…

Previous Slide◀ Next Slide▶ Lightfighter V3 RH Lightfighter V3 RH Lightfighter V3 RH engine casing Lightfighter V3 RH forks 1 of 4 American performance electric motorcycle specialists Lightfighter will enter the MotoAmerica racing paddock in 2026 – competing alongside a number of combustion naked machines in the Super Hooligan class. The small team of battery experts have partnered with OrangeCat…

Giorgio Barbier, Pirelli Moto Racing Director: “We are pleased with the good working relationship and the results achieved. Grip, warm-up speed and confidence are the most appreciated features of our […]  read more www.roadracingworld.com

A delegation from Liberty Media and members of an auditing firm attended the San Marino Grand Prix last weekend, as elements of the new strategy for MotoGP emerge following its takeover. It has been three months since the European Commission authorised Liberty Media’s acquisition of 84% of Dorna. Three months – or slightly less, if we take the completion of…

This special prototype has the same QuantumScape battery cells future VW cars will use https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ by Brad Anderson 5 hours ago …  read more www.carscoops.com

Alex Marquez will be given a fourth current-spec MotoGP Ducati in 2026, joining Marc Marquez, Francesco Bagnaia and VR46’s Fabio Di Giannantonio with this top-tier status. Next season, the final one under the current technical regulations before MotoGP undergoes major changes in 2027, Ducati will expand to four latest-spec bikes, from three for this year. Despite speculation that it might run six identical…

That was quick. Only a few days after Honda shared its first official visuals of its first-ever electric bike, the Japanese giant has debuted its naked moto on the global stage. It not only sheds the camo that we saw before, but Honda has revealed actual specs, alongside its name and price point. It’s going to be called the WN7…

Jack Miller racked up a €2000 fine for riding the wrong way after the MotoGP San Marino Grand Prix to offer his race gloves to a lucky fan. The Pramac rider had spotted a fan holding a banner during the formation lap, offering a free beer to any rider in return for their gloves. After the race ended, Miller stopped…

Solid-state battery pioneer QuantumScape (QS) and PowerCo, the battery division of the Volkswagen Group, demonstrated QS solid-state lithium-metal batteries powering a Ducati electric motorcycle at the recent IAA Mobility show in Munich. This was the first time QS has showcased its solid-state cells in a real-world vehicle. The battery system used in the e-motorcycle was designed by specialists at Audi…