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Electric two-wheelers have moved beyond commuter scooters — the Tork Kratos R is proof. Launched by Pune-based Tork Motors as the performance variant of the Kratos family, the Kratos R aims to combine sportbike styling, instant EV torque, and longer range for real-world use. This guide walks you through the Kratos R’s design, performance, charging, ownership realities and who will…

It’s true that cliches exist for a reason. But it’s equally true that they’re stubborn little vixens to get rid of when that reason disappears. ‘Ducati has the best bike’ has been accepted MotoGP wisdom for so long that we’ve grown used to using the phrase without thought. But maybe it’s time to start giving the line its due consideration….

While electric motorcycles have made incredible growth in recent years, they often come with a significant catch. We’ve all seen the awe-inspiring specs—the 540-pound, 201-horsepower electric behemoths like the Verge TS Ultra. But let’s be honest, for many riders, that’s more intimidating than exciting. What about the rest of us who want something more approachable? Something light enough to effortlessly…

The dates and venues for MotoGP’s 2026 pre-season tests remain undecided, with the delay stemming from uncertainty regarding the city that will host the season launch, Autosport understands. The calendar for the 2026 season was unveiled just over a month ago, featuring 22 grands prix, including Brazil’s return as the second round. After an inaugural event in Bangkok this year,…

Previous Slide◀ Next Slide▶ 1 of 17 American electric motorcycle builder Lightfighter Racing have taken aim at the dominance of internal combustion in motorsport, building what they envisage to be the ideal trackday and club racing tool. The company is the brainchild of Ely Schless along with former Zero Motorcycles development lead Brian Wismann. They are already on their third…

The MotoGP Hungarian Grand Prix, at first glance, was just another dominant weekend for championship leader Marc Marquez aboard the factory Ducati bike. It may have been a new circuit on the calendar, but it was the same old story as the last seven race weekends since Aragon in June: wins for Marquez in both the sprint and grand prix,…

MotoGP / YouTube A circuit built for cars may not be inherently safe for motorcycles. It’s a fact that MotoGP confronted during its first visit to Balaton Park in Hungary last weekend. The narrow circuit, described as Monaco for bikes, produced its most dramatic crash during qualifying on Saturday. Pedro Acosta’s KTM…

Attention all petrolheads and e-bike fans … Swedish-owned, Spain-based electric motorcycle manufacturer Stark Future has just confirmed some big news. The company is developing electric street bikes with one mission: to outdo petrol-powered bikes. This expansion into the realm of road motorcycles is not sudden; it officially started when the world’s fastest electric motocross bike, the Varg EX, was made…

Yamaha has confirmed that its new V4 MotoGP bike will race for the first time at the San Marino Grand Prix next month. Riding duties for its race debut on 12-14 September will, however, be entrusted to test rider Augusto Fernandez. “For Misano, we are targeting seeing Augusto Fernandez race our new M1 prototype with the V4 engine,” said Yamaha…

If you’ve been watching India’s performance-EV scene, the Ultraviolette F77 (2024 “Mach 2”) is the headline act: a sharply styled electric sportbike with up to 30 kW peak power, serious range, and tech you normally see on premium ICE motorcycles. Here’s a clear, step-by-step guide you can use as a website blog post—each step includes a relevant Google link to…

Reigning MotoGP world champion Jorge Martin believes it is a matter of time before he battles for victories again, following his feisty ride to fourth place in Sunday’s Hungarian Grand Prix. Read Also: The race at Balaton Park was only the third grand prix since Martin returned from long-term injury at the Czech Grand Prix in July. The result, which…

IMPERIAL COUNTY — A 14-year-old male was driving an electric motorcycle (e-bike) about 7:40 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, westbound on Aten Road approaching Silsbee Road, while a 17-year-old male was driving a white Toyota Tacoma eastbound on Aten Road approaching Silsbee Road, according to a California Highway Patrol report. For unknown reasons, the e-bike and the Toyota crashed, causing the…

KTM’s leading MoroGP rider Pedro Acosta has admitted that he needs to throttle back his riding in qualifying after a promising Hungarian Grand Prix weekend was derailed by a violent crash. While the KTM bike has taken a step forward over the last two race weekends, Acosta has arguably been guilty of over-riding in qualifying on both of them. At…

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – After a 15-year-old boy died while riding an electric motorbike in Ewa Beach last week, cyclists held a workshop to teach riders about safety. The Honolulu Medical Examiner reported Maddex Fiesta died of blunt force trauma to the head after the collision at around 7:45 a.m. Wednesday. According to police, Fiesta was crossing the intersection of Kolowaka…

Fabio Quartararo will serve a long lap penalty in Sunday’s Hungarian Grand Prix after causing a race-defining collision at the first corner of the sprint race on Saturday. The factory Yamaha rider ran into Enea Bastianini (Tech3 KTM) after arriving at the first corner far too quickly on an inside line. His actions also heavily compromised the races of Aprilia’s…

MotoGP championship leader Marc Marquez cruised to his 13th sprint win in 14 rounds, after avoiding chaos at the first corner at new circuit Balaton Park. The factory Ducati rider continued his unbeaten streak to again extend his championship lead as team-mate Pecco Bagnaia was consigned to his fifth non-score in the last nine sprints. Marquez is now more than…

Yamaha MotoGP rider Fabio Quartararo has incurred a penalty for his actions at the start of the sprint race at new venue Balaton Park. Quartararo steamed into Turn 1 at the start much faster than the riders around him, and eventually ended up forcing Fabio Di Giannantonio, Marco Bezzecchi and Pedro Acosta wide and ramming into Tech3 KTM rider Enea…

WESLEY CHAPEL, Fl. – Residents in several Wesley Chapel neighborhoods say they are increasingly alarmed by teenagers riding illegal electric motorcycles through community streets and onto busy roadways. The vehicles, often sold online as “electric dirt bikes” or “mini-motorcycles,” are drawing complaints for both safety risks and noise, with some residents warning it’s only a matter of time before someone gets…