MotoGP

With the paddock watching with bated breath, Jorge Martin got back on track with Aprilia during Friday’s practice sessions at Brno for the Czech Grand Prix. The first practice session was held in drying conditions, with a dry line emerging throughout the 45-minute session. Martin appeared to be taking things easy, a sensible option considering his Aprilia team-mate Marco Bezzecchi…

Former Alpine F1 director and current Trackhouse MotoGP boss Davide Brivio has had his say on what separates the sports as pinnacles of their respective racing category. With MotoGP and F1 both being at the top of the two-wheel and four-wheel food chains of motorsports, it’s only natural for fans, pundits and members within each paddock to compare the sporting…

Livewire Plenty of people get into the two-wheeled life out of concern for the environment — surely a smaller, lighter vehicle is better for the world than a big car — only to learn that motorcycles are actually worse for emissions than their four-wheeled alternatives. Electric motorcycles offer a solution here, but…

Marc Marquez, Bagnaia, Alex Marquez, Di Giannantonio and Aldeguer assess the first half of the season  read more www.motogp.com

Current MotoGP runner-up Alex Marquez narrowly secured a direct pass to Q2 on Friday, crashing with seven minutes left on the clock during the official practice session.  Along with his brother Marc Marquez, the Gresini rider is the only rider on the MotoGP grid who has qualified in the top 10 every Friday, advancing directly to Q2. However, in practice…

Meeting Rossi, getting the lucky cap signed and more – the British couple enjoy a special weekend at the Italian GP  read more www.motogp.com

A teenage boy charged with killing a Perth woman while riding an allegedly unlicensed high-powered electric motorbike will spend another seven days in juvenile detention, as the court considers how he could be safely granted bail. The 17-year-old appeared in the Perth Children’s Court via video link from the centre, as two extra charges were read out against him in…

The final minutes of the Czech GP qualifying session provided drama as Francesco Bagnaia took his first pole position of the 2025 MotoGP season.  After the first run, Marc Marquez was just under a tenth of a second ahead of the Yamaha of Fabio Quartararo at the top of the field. Bagnaia hadn’t even registered a time following a problem on…

While startups led the way in the early stages of the Indian electric two-wheeler industry, the well-established or ‘legacy’ brands have caught up with the kids on the block. Ola Electric created a stir in the electric two-wheeler market at one point, capturing over 50 per cent of the market and its domination was unprecedented. But Ola’s fortune in the…

The Czech MotoGP sprint race is set to take place later today after a full day of practice and qualifying as the MotoGP paddock returns to the Brno circuit following a five-year hiatus.  Comfortably leading the standings, Marc Marquez is still at the top of the leaderboard with 344 points, while younger brother Alex Marquez is the current runner-up with a tally of…

Royal Enfield’s First Electric Bike ‘Flying Flea C6’ Is Like A Retro Rocket For The Future! Royal Enfield, one of the world’s most iconic motorcycle brands, is stepping boldly into the electric era with its first electric motorcycle — the Flying Flea C6. Designed for urban riders who love the charm of classic bikes but also want modern-day features and…

Pedro Acosta said it was “super nice” to be on the MotoGP podium again after what he dubbed the “darkest beginning of the season of my life”.  Acosta narrowly missed out on his first MotoGP race win after a late overtake from Marc Marquez cost him the lead. The Spaniard eventually finished in second and picked up his first sprint…

‘When you remove the pedals, it becomes basically an electric motorcycle, which does require plates and insurance,’ says city police official E-scooters may appear to be a fun and convenient way to get around, but health-care professionals and local police are sounding the alarm over rising safety concerns. Despite their popularity among residents, electric kick-scooters are illegal in Barrie, according to the…

Enea Bastianini had a difficult period adjusting to life in the Tech3 stable. The seven-time MotoGP winner has struggled since moving from the factory Ducati team, and his previous best result for the year was seventh at the Americas Grand Prix. The tables turned in the Czech GP sprint race, however, and the 27-year-old Italian came across the line in third…

Ultraviolette has launched a software update for its high-performance electric bikes. Under this software update, all the Ultraviolette models, including the F77 Mach 2 and F77 SuperStreet electric motorcycles, have received some performance upgrades with a more powerful Ballistic+ riding mode. The new software update comes with a revised throttle map. Paired with the Gen3 powertrain firmwire, the new riding…

Reigning MotoGP world champion Jorge Martin said he was “very happy” to be back after finishing just shy of the points on his return to MotoGP following a long period of recovery.  Starting from 12th, the Spanish rider had an incredible start, working his way up to sixth by Turn 1. He slowly slipped down the grid from there, but…

Ride time Take a look at the back wheel of your average electric motorcycle, a Zero or LiveWire or the like, and you’ll see a rubber belt connecting the electric motor to the rear wheel. This has the primary benefit of reducing noise while also virtually eliminating the need for maintenance. Chains are much louder and require oiling, eventually stretching…

The tough time Alex Rins is going through since signing with Yamaha – coupled with MotoGP teams rushing to lock in riders from 2027 – means the Spaniard can’t afford to wait for the V4 engine to deliver him tools to perform. Rins tries to maintain an ever-present smile in front of the media, though for the past two years…

We understand there are those of you who enjoy carelessly freewheeling around on machines that feature only two wheels. Where are the other two! What have you done with them! Anyway, for those who enjoy such things, may we present a rather cool new machine with only two wheels! It’s called the Beacman ’64, and yes, the ’64 represents the…