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The new Harley-Davidson championship set to feature on the 2026 MotoGP undercard will see riders battle it out on the manufacturer’s Road Glide model. Further details about the new one-make championship, which was revealed by Autosport on Friday, were announced at the official launch over lunchtime at the French Grand Prix on Saturday. Harley-Davidson’s president and CEO Jochen Zeitz spoke…

In a world where electric motorcycles often act as a technological experiment or a utilitarian solution, the Maeving RM1S Blackout stands out as a style statement. This British electric café racer combines retro aesthetics with modern technologies, creating a vehicle that is not only a means of transportation, but also a fashion accessory. Friends of classic lines and lovers of…

Johann Zarco scored a sensational and emotional victory in a chaotic, mixed-weather edition of his home MotoGP French Grand Prix. While the LCR Honda rider streaked to victory by almost 20 seconds on a bizarre day at Le Mans, factory Ducati star Marc Marquez consolidated his championship lead with a steady second place. The six-time champion’s chief title rivals, Alex…

Based in the central England city of Coventry, Maeving has zeroed in on a particular niche: high-quality, classic-looking electric motorcycles with exceptional fit and finish and specs that lean toward urban appeal. The Blackout’s gorgeous-looking “tank” is in fact a 10-liter storage compartment.Maeving They’re affordable, too, with the first two bikes — the RM1 and RM1S — going for less…

As revealed by Autosport on Monday, Jorge Martin intends to end his Aprilia contract at the end of the 2025 MotoGP season, which has caused a stir in the paddock. The Noale-based constructor has so far chosen to hide behind its right to remain silent, refraining from making any other statement than “no comment”. Martin has not spoken publicly either. Now, the…

Electric motorcycles may be the future, but most major Western companies still haven’t figured out how to make money from them. Not true for Barcelona-based Stark Future though, one of the only electric motorcycle makers outside of China to have reached profitability. The company burst onto the scene in late 2021, unveiling an electric dirt bike that crushed combustion engine…

Jorge Martin intends to leave Aprilia at the end of this season, invoking a clause in his contract that releases him from the second year in 2026 if he is not among the top riders in the world championship standings after the French Grand Prix, Autosport has learned. The agreement signed by Aprilia and the reigning world champion last year…

Electric motorcycles are steadily gaining ground in Europe and Asia, especially as alternatives to small-displacement ICE bikes. With growing concerns over emissions and fuel prices, more urban riders are looking toward low-maintenance, eco-friendly two-wheelers. In cities like London, Paris, and Bangkok, electric bikes are now a practical and increasingly popular choice. Maeving, a British manufacturer based in Coventry, takes a…

Le Mans has a long history of chaotic, mixed-weather MotoGP races. In the old days, red flags would have been central to the story. More recently, such as when Jack Miller won in 2021, flag-to-flag rules have made frantic mid-race bike changes possible. The 2025 French GP, however, had both. Weave in multiple strategies and a slew of double long…

Who will rest easy knowing they are in Q2, and who is staring down the barrel of Q1 on Saturday?  read more www.motogp.com

Matt Birt and Louis Suddaby bring you full coverage of the battle for MotoGP™ pole position at Le Mans  read more www.motogp.com

Sign up for CleanTechnica’s Weekly Substack for Zach and Scott’s in-depth analyses and high level summaries, sign up for our daily newsletter, and/or follow us on Google News! The transition to electric in Africa’s motorcycle taxi industry is shaping up nicely now. Several companies operating in key markets are scaling up their operations. One of the leading players in this…

Francesco Bagnaia dubbed the French Grand Prix as “a race and a weekend to truly forget” after he crashed on the opening lap before coming home in 16th. Starting from sixth on the grid, the two-time MotoGP champion collided with Enea Bastianini at the first chicane of lap one, in turn taking out Joan Mir. Bagnaia was able to get going…

Watch the 15-minute fight for the two remaining Q2 spots at Le Mans  read more www.motogp.com

Who will strike first blood in Le Mans?  read more www.motogp.com

Sign up for CleanTechnica’s Weekly Substack for Zach and Scott’s in-depth analyses and high level summaries, sign up for our daily newsletter, and/or follow us on Google News! Spiro operates the largest battery swapping infrastructure network for electric motorcycles in Africa, and now has a presence in 8 countries. Motorcycles are a really big deal in a lot of African…

Fabio Quartararo’s frustration boiled over again at Le Mans after crashing out of the French Grand Prix, leading to a confrontation with track marshals – his second in as many race weekends – which resulted in a penalty to be served at the next round at Silverstone. The Frenchman seemed poised for a potential podium challenge at his home race,…

Harley-Davidson and MotoGP™ announce new global racing series launching in 2026. New Harley-Davidson championship series will race at six MotoGP weekends, pairing one of the world’s most iconic brands with the most exciting sport on Earth.  Harley-Davidson and MotoGP are launching a new global racing championship featuring Harley-Davidson bagger motorcycles.  Debuting in 2026, the series connects the passionate Harley-Davidson community…

Zarco’s win at Le Mans meant that Ducati couldn’t extend its winning streak beyond 22 races as Honda welcomed a rare win. Johan  Zarco created history on Sunday by becoming the French national to take the top spot at the MotoGP podium on home turf in more than 71 years. The sellout crowd of more than 120,000 fans at Le…