MotoGP

Kuala Lumpur has emerged as the frontrunner to host the 2026 MotoGP season launch, a format first introduced last year in Bangkok, Autosport has learned. While Dorna is yet to announce its final decision, Autosport understands that the Malaysian capital city currently enjoys the broadest support. Another option under consideration has been Melbourne, but various factors make its selection more…

HOT HEADLINES: time to lock horns at the Red Bull Ring as MotoGP returns. A record-setting first 12 rounds have set us up for a box office business end of […]  read more www.roadracingworld.com

Can-Am x SHARP It’s been quite the year for Can-Am, as their Pulse and Origin electric motorcycles have entered the market and have been finding their way into driveways across Canada and the rest of the world. We’ve had our share of time with them — putting down miles at the global launch in Austin, Texas last fall, and tearing…

MotoGP promoter Dorna is partnering with streaming company C15 Studio to launch a dedicated TV channel in the United States. The new 24/7 streaming service will offer live MotoGP coverage and original programming covering the series.   The MotoGP Channel launches on Wednesday 13 August ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix.   “The channel is a free, ad-supported streaming TV…

Premium electric motorcycle manufacturer Ultraviolette on Tuesday said it has secured USD 21-million in a funding round with strategic investment from deep tech investor TDK Ventures. TDK Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Japanese firm TDK. “The investment round of USD 21-million saw strategic participation from TDK Ventures and strong continued backing from existing investors Zoho Corporation and…

After starting production in June, Zero started delivering its new Zero XE and Zero XB electric motorcycles to customers in July. While taking delivery of another Zero electric motorcycle this morning, I got the chance to take a Zero XB for a quick spin. Price and key specs under $5,000 As Electrek has covered, the Zero XB story begins with…

Electric motorcycles have long struggled to gain a foothold in America, with most examples being too expensive with too little range for many buyers. One area electric motorcycles excel in is in the urban commuter space, where riders don’t need to travel very fast or very far. If that sounds like you, there’s a new electric motorcycle-like bike on the…

The Austrian Grand Prix launches the second part of the season as MotoGP reignites at the Red Bull Ring!  read more www.motogp.com

Traditional motorcycle makers have been struggling to add excitement to the electric segment. The Kawasaki Ninja E-1 and the Z E-1 are aspirational offerings, but these fall flat when it comes to excitement. Zero Motorcycles is the only long-standing one that currently offers grin-worthy electric sports bikes. Honda, however, has us excited about its “EV Fun Concept” that was showcased…

With a riders’ market that activates earlier each year, and is expected to be highly active heading with an eye on 2027, Fabio Quartararo will decide in the coming months whether to renew his trust in Yamaha or seek his fortune with another manufacturer that may offer less money but more guarantees. Quartararo’s sense of loyalty is unquestionable. It was…

This electric motorcycle outshines an iPhone on price and performance. In India, you can snag the Rorr EZ—a practical, urban e-bike—for under €1 350, exclusively on Amazon. Electric bikes usually split between premium flagships and flimsy, underpowered entry-level models. Oben Electric bridges that gap with a genuinely useful ride. The Rorr EZ offers three battery options: 2.6 kWh for 110…

Cycle News Staff | August 6, 2025 Stark Future introduced its latest motocross model, the 2026 VARG MX 1.2, which the Spanish company says “introduces advanced updates in powertrain, chassis design, and software features, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the premium electric motorcycle industry.” At the heart of the VARG MX 1.2 is the Stark 80-horsepower electric powertrain,…

The Red Bull Tech3 KTM MotoGP team has entered Maverick Vinales for next weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix, one month on from his serious crash at the Sachsenring. Vinales suffered a spectacular crash at the start of Q2 for the German GP on 13 July, which left him with a fractured shoulder and caused him to miss both the Sachsenring round…

CLARENCE, N.Y. — A 16-year-old Clarence High School student has died from injuries sustained in an electric motorcycle crash earlier this week in a parking lot off Transit Road in Clarence, according to New York State Police. Rick Brooks, the varsity hockey coach at Clarence High School, told 2 On Your Side that Daniel Bechtel — who was preparing to…

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,…