Experts urge safety after 13-year-old critically injured in e-motorcycle crash | Electric

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. — A 13-year-old boy remains in serious condition after crashing his electric motorcycle Tuesday evening. Police found the teen involved in a car crash while riding his electric motorcycle near the intersection of Wyndham Park Drive and Dominion Club Drive just before 9 p.m. Tuesday. The driver involved remained at the scene while the boy was transported…

How star MotoGP rookie Aldeguer is now targeting a 2027 factory Ducati ride | MotoGP

Star MotoGP rookie Fermin Aldeguer is targeting a factory Ducati ride for 2027 but admits to being surprised to have already scored a maiden podium. The Spaniard celebrated his first podium in the premier class two weeks ago at Le Mans, in just his sixth MotoGP Grand Prix. However, it was a result that had been building for some time,…

Droog and Volcon Join Forces for a Strikingly Aggressive Electric Motorcycle Collaboration | stupidDOPE | Electric

Droog Moto has earned a reputation for crafting electric motorcycles that don’t just ride—they make a statement. The latest custom build from the Washington-based design team takes the Volcon Grunt EVO platform and transforms it into something that feels straight out of a dystopian action film. With bold design upgrades, street-savvy enhancements, and performance specs that rival traditional gas-powered counterparts,…

Latvian startup demonstrates single-track ‘Zombie Apocolypse’ bike | Electric

Ontario’s Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation, and Trade, Victor Fedeli, recently led a Canadian delegation that met with Latvian mobility startup Oruga to demonstrate its electric vehicle prototype, which looks like something out of a Mad Max movie set. The team from Oruga demonstrated the world’s first single-track electric motorcycle—a true off-road beast created in Latvia—in Toronto last month….

Here’s What Really Happened To Alta Motors, the EV Motorcycle Maker Harley Bought | Electric

If you were the slightest bit interested in motorcycles, technology, or both circa 2017 to 2019, then chances are good you’ve at least heard of Alta Motors. And if you were deeply interested, well, then you probably have certain feelings about Alta, its rise, and its subsequent (and very sad) demise.  Although Alta was primarily known and respected for its…

Drunk Motorcyclist Badly Injures Teen On Electric Bike: Joliet Police | Electric

JOLIET, IL — An 18-year-old Joliet teen who was getting off his job at the Walmart store on Jefferson Street is fighting to survive after being airlifted to Loyola on Friday night following a crash with a Harley-Davidson motorcycle at West Jefferson Street and Joyce Road. Joliet police say 60-year-old Wilmington resident Daryl Dunn was arrested and later released on…

Who is Albert Valera? The agent at the centre of the MotoGP rider market | MotoGP

Following the news that Jorge Martin intends to leave Aprilia at the end of the year, Albert Valera, the Spaniard’s agent, has become the name on everyone’s lips in the MotoGP paddock. But who is the man holding the keys to shake up the MotoGP rider market? At 40 years old, this native of the Maresme region – a coastal…

F77 Owners vs Petrol Riders | Electric

Every guy who rides a bike, whether it’s a noisy petrol machine or a sleek electric beast, is making a statement. Even if you’re not trying to, your motorcycle is speaking for you.   And in 2025, there’s a new kind of biker in town. The Ultraviolette F77 SuperStreet rider. He’s not just choosing a bike. He’s choosing a lifestyle. He’s choosing…

Yes, you can get from L.A. to San Francisco for under $20, but it’s not easy | Electric

These guys figured out a way to travel from Los Angeles to San Francisco on a budget of $20 using two bikes: an electric motorcycle and a Honda Grom. As it turns out, going from LA to SF on a budget of just $20 is doable, but there’s a catch. Actually, more than one. And that’s why the journey was…

E-bikes kill two pensioners in 48 hours after crashes in Bradford and Sunderland leave families devastated | Electric

By JORDANA SEAL and LIZ HULL Published: 04:48 EDT, 18 May 2025 | Updated: 06:38 EDT, 18 May 2025 Two pensioners have been killed after being hit by electric bikes in 48 hours leaving their families devastated.  The two women were both pedestrians when they were hit in the north of England. 72-year-old Shaat Bibi died after an electric motorbike slammed…

Bezzecchi remains coy on what advice MotoGP legend Rossi gives to him | MotoGP

Aprilia factory rider Marco Bezzecchi has revealed that his mentor and former boss Valentino Rossi gives him advice informed by data to which the highly connected MotoGP legend has privileged access. Speaking with Autosport over the most recent Spanish Grand Prix weekend, where Rossi was present, Bezzecchi was asked whether his support remained as strong after his move from Rossi’s…

Royal Enfield embraces electrification with first electric bike set for 2026 launch | Electric

For decades, Royal Enfield built its name on classic single-cylinder engines and a vintage aesthetic. Now, the British-born, India-based brand is taking a bold leap into the future with the scheduled release of its first electric motorcycle — the C6 — due in early 2026. The bike will debut under a newly created sub-brand called Flying Flea, a nod to…

Espargaro set for another MotoGP wildcard weekend with Honda at Silverstone | MotoGP

Honda will field a wildcard rider for the third time in as many MotoGP weekends when Aleix Espargaro appears at the British Grand Prix later this month. The Japanese marque has embraced the wildcard opportunity ever since the series returned to Europe last month. Espargaro rode its ‘development bike’ at the Spanish Grand Prix before ceding it to Takaaki Nakagami…

What are the best electric motorcycles? | Electric

Photo: Stefan Lehner / Unsplash Electric bikes have existed for generations, dating back to the late 19th century. Modern motorcycles have caught up to their gas-powered counterparts thanks to technological advancements. Now, riders can enjoy eco-friendly rides and road performance. While sales have recently slowed, electric bikes have been growing their market share. Motorcycles Data says battery-powered two-wheelers recently surpassed…

LCR makes desperate plea to keep Zarco amid factory Honda talks for MotoGP 2026 | MotoGP

Johann Zarco’s LCR Honda boss Lucio Cecchinello says he doesn’t see a benefit in the French rider switching to the factory Honda team for 2026. The 34-year-old Zarco has made no secret of his desire to step up to the works squad next season, when the incumbent Luca Marini will be out of contract. During Free Practice 1 for the…

King Current: A scratch-built electric chopper from Switzerland | Electric

Just over a decade ago, Bruno Forcella had the nutty idea to build a chopper with an electric drivetrain. The minimalistic hardtail evoked myriad reactions, ranging from intrigued to downright vexed. But Bruno was undeterred—so he’s just built another electric chopper, with even more features than the last. Based in Switzerland, Bruno is an electrical engineer who builds bikes under…

Quartararo betters Marquez for Le Mans pole | MotoGP

Fabio Quartararo set himself up for a perfect home race weekend by snatching a second consecutive MotoGP pole position from Marc Marquez at Le Mans on Saturday morning. The Yamaha rider repeated his Jerez performance by defeating the factory Ducati fair and square in Q2. Alex Marquez will start third for Gresini Ducati, while Francesco Bagnaia could only manage sixth…

Stark Future Surpasses Tesla To Achieve Record Profitability In Just Two Years | Electric

Royal Enfield-backed Spanish performance electric bike company, Stark Future, just created history by recording its highest-ever monthly revenue of €18.3 million (₹1,753.54 crore) in just two years of commencing commercial sales. This puts it as the fastest growing electric two-wheeler company in the world, wherein it even surpassed Tesla, which took 17 years to achieve sustained profitability despite earning billions…

Marc Marquez sets new record for consecutive sprint victories | MotoGP

Marc Marquez reclaimed the lead of the world championship as he led home brother Alex and Fermin Aldeguer in a Ducati 1-2-3 in the sprint at Le Mans on Saturday. The result maintains Marc’s perfect winning record in 2025 sprints and establishes a new record for most consecutive sprint victories: six. Home favourite Fabio Quartararo led almost half of the…

This Wild New Electric Motorcycle Has A Real Four-Speed Manual Transmission | Electric

Electric vehicles have reached a new and fascinating point in their development. Manufacturers are now adding little features here and there to remind people of internal combustion without actually burning gasoline. Now, motorcycles are finally joining in on the madness. Indian electric motorcycle startup Matter has launched sales of its new Aera, and it’s a weirdo. This thing is one…

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