Yamaha launches electric scooter with Honda’s battery swapping | Electric
Yamaha is doubling down on urban electrification in Japan with the launch of its new Jog E electric scooter – and in a twist that we’ve been waiting years to see, it runs on Honda’s Mobile Power Pack e: swappable batteries. Yamaha shared on its social media that the Jog E is set to begin a region-limited pre-sale on December…
Vinales signs Lorenzo as MotoGP performance coach for 2026 season | MotoGP
Tech3 KTM rider Maverick Vinales has turned to former Yamaha MotoGP star Jorge Lorenzo for support after the 2025 season, signing the five-time world champion as his performance coach. Having teased the possibility of partnering with Lorenzo at the Valencia post-season test on Tuesday, Vinales has now confirmed that he has struck a deal with the 38-year-old. Lorenzo, who built a…
MotoGP™ Tissot Sprint: Motul Grand Prix of the Valencian Community | MotoGP
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Stark Future Partners With EVE Energy for Next Generation Electric Motorcycle Battery Cells | Electric
Stark Future announce strategic partnership with global battery leader EVE Energy to bring a new cell format, developed by Stark, into mass production, purpose-built for the next generation of high-performance electric motorcycles. The collaboration between Stark Future and EVE Energy marks a major step forward in motorcycle battery technology: the industrialization of a new 26120 cylindrical cell purpose-built for high-performance…
Ducati’s extreme fairing solution for Valencia MotoGP test | MotoGP
Ducati rolled out significant electronic updates and aerodynamic solutions for its 2026 MotoGP challenger at the Valencia test on Tuesday, debuting a noticeably reworked fairing compared with the version Francesco Bagnaia and Nicolo Bulega raced just 48 hours earlier. While Aprilia’s camouflaged RS-GP showcased several fresh aerodynamic concepts hinting at a major shift in its development direction, Ducati has –…
MotoGP™ Warm Up: Motul Grand Prix of the Valencian Community | MotoGP
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Stark Signs Strategic Partnership With EVE Energy, Showing the Future of Electric Motorcycles | Electric
I’ve ridden my fair share of electric motorcycles, but I’ve never had as much fun as I did on the Stark EX. Two of the things that Stark motorcycles have going for them are insane power and torque, but that ridiculousness also comes at the expense of some range. And so, Stark, never being one to wait around, has sought…
Why Martin ‘sometimes feels like a rookie’ on Aprilia’s MotoGP bike | MotoGP
Jorge Martin says he still ‘sometimes feels like a rookie’ on Aprilia’s MotoGP bike after a wretched first season with the team that was repeatedly derailed by injuries. Martin managed to start just seven out of the 22 grands prix in 2025 after picking up four separate injuries during the year, including two in pre-season alone. The disrupted campaign severely…
Moto2™ Grand Prix: Motul Grand Prix of the Valencian Community | MotoGP
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Roam Launches Charging Network for Electric Motorcycles & Tuk-Tuks In Kenya | Electric
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Equipped with Type 6 connectors and open-charge standards, the stations are compatible with all light electric vehicles (LEVs), including two-wheelers, tuk-tuks, and light passenger cars, enabling interoperability and a scalable EV charging infrastructure. Nationwide network expansion is set for 2026, with Type 6 fast chargers to be installed. Kenya’s electric…
Quartararo reveals what’s still missing on Yamaha’s V4 after Valencia MotoGP test | MotoGP
Fabio Quartararo has identified the areas where Yamaha’s new V4-powered M1 is still lacking following this week’s official MotoGP test at Valencia. The 2021 world champion got his first opportunity to test Yamaha’s 2026 challenger since the Misano test, where he had felt the new bike was “worse” than the outgoing inline-four version. Completing 46 laps around the Circuit Ricardo…
Moto2, Guevara rewarded with a test: "I was surprised, the MotoGP | MotoGP
Moto2: “This morning I had a briefing with Miller, who explained many things to me: the Yamaha is a smooth bike and before changing gears you understand the power.” read more www.gpone.com
MotoGP™ highlights: Motul Grand Prix of the Valencian Community | MotoGP
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Attention! Electric “motorcycles” will have new requirements in 2026: Driver’s license, mandatory vehicle tax, registration, and reinforced enforcement throughout the country | Electric
Starting in January 2026, owners of electric scooters and mopeds will need to regularize their documentation, pay taxes, and comply with traffic regulations to avoid fines and vehicle seizure. Brazil is experiencing a veritable celebrity craze. “electric scooters”. According to data released by Fenabrave, an organization representing vehicle dealerships, the market for electric motorcycles and scooters is expected to end…
What Aprilia hopes to unlock with its radical 2026 MotoGP aero package | MotoGP
Aprilia says its bold new aero package that debuted in the Valencia MotoGP test is designed to give the RS-GP a broader and more usable performance window. The Noale manufacturer has been pushing aero development harder than anyone in recent seasons, and it took another step on Tuesday as both Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martin rolled out bikes fitted with…