MotoGP

After Marc Marquez’s show of strength in his first year with the factory Ducati team in MotoGP, the Italian manufacturer now faces the challenge of sitting down with him to negotiate a renewal that looks much more complex than his original signing. The philosophy of the Bologna-based company has not only allowed it to link together the last four MotoGP…

The bodywork is equally baffling, in that chic, IKEA-cyberpunk sort of way. The side panels look like a giant, protective shell, narrowing up front and bulging out in the rear, doing an admirable job of hiding the motor and the drivetrain. And the seating? Oh, the seating! There’s no big, squishy bench like a regular scooter. Instead, you get a…

Jack Miller and Alex Rins believe Yamaha’s V4 project has the greatest outright potential in the prototype heading into the 2026 MotoGP season. Yamaha has abandoned its long-running inline-four motor in favour of an all-new V4 for its M1, as it makes a late push to improve its competitiveness in the final year of the current regulation cycle. The V4-powered…

This week, major OEM takeovers and commitment to our good industry’s concept corners punt us toward the new year:  Bajaj has been approved to gain full controlling ownership of KTM, and some of the new motions Bajaj is preparing include cutting overhead costs to the company by 50%. Zero Motorcycles’ Lompico Concept was a new operating system designed to show…

Twenty-two riders made up the cast of the 2025 Portuguese Grand Prix. But if we’re honest, 19 of them were mere extras in the piece. The drama that played out at Portimao was all about the three lead players. Three men, each of whom brought his own unique quest to a stage brimming with opportunity in this strange world without…

More Orange County city officials are taking a closer look at how to regulate electric bicycles at the local level after public safety concerns that some residents and kids are riding the e-bikes in what they say is an unsafe manner. It also comes after a couple of recent fatalities involving electric bikes and scooters. On Sept. 23, a minor…

Ducati star Marc Marquez is drawing a line under his rivalry with Valentino Rossi, 10 years after their infamous MotoGP clash at the 2015 Malaysian Grand Prix. Rossi and Marquez have been bitter rivals for over a decade, with the Sepang incident remaining as the central point of contention between the pair. Rossi continues to accuse the Spaniard of conspiring…

Here are 911 Calls for Service responded to by the Valley Regional Fire Authority (VRFA) from Nov. 24–Nov. 30, 2025: Aid Call (Auburn): On Monday, November 24th at 6:31 p.m., VRFA firefighters and King County Medic One paramedics responded to an adult female experiencing lethargy. Firefighters and paramedics evaluated the patient and determined she was having a cardiac event. The…

Jorge Martin will have to serve a double long penalty in this weekend’s Valencia Grand Prix, if he is declared fit to take part in MotoGP’s 2025 finale. The sanction stems from an incident during the Japanese Grand Prix sprint at Motegi in late September, where Martin made a mistake at the start and collided with his Aprilia team-mate Marco…

Aubervilliers, November 20, 2025 – Motul announces the renewal of its partnership with the MotoGP™ World Championship for another five years, running until 2030. Motul’s involvement in the MotoGP™ covers the sponsorship of the MotoGP™ World Championship, as well as the title sponsorship of the Motul Japan Grand Prix and the Motul Valencia Grand Prix. CYPRESS, CA – December 2,…

December 2, 2025 By Karan Singh In an era where Tesla seems willing to build anything — from humanoid robots to bulletproof trucks – there is one product category that remains strictly forbidden. Following an AI-generated video that sparked commentary on Tesla offering an EV motorcycle in the future, Elon Musk has confirmed that he never intends to let it…

Pedro Acosta’s chart-topping time in Friday practice for the Valencia Grand Prix has once again raised hopes that the KTM sensation could finally break through for his maiden MotoGP win. The Spaniard has been fielding questions about that elusive first victory for much of his sophomore campaign, and they only grew louder when Gresini rookie Fermin Aldeguer scored an impressive…

Whether you’re an urban courier or going off-grid, charging up your vehicle not only costs money but precious time. Sardinia-based architecture firm Mask Architects acknowledges that while electrification can be great in transportation, we might only be halfway there. Their solution is a solar-powered electric motorcycle that can charge itself with a set of deployable paneled wings. Still just a…

MotoGP comeback man Jorge Martin has admitted it will be a “disaster” if he crashes at this weekend’s Valencian Grand Prix. Friday saw him return to the track since his accident at the Japanese Grand Prix in September, but the returning factory Aprilia rider says he is far from fully fit and is taking an ultra-safe approach to the weekend….

One of the best things about electric two-wheelers is how many absolute oddballs keep showing up. Since the whole segment is still pretty fringe, manufacturers basically get a blank sheet of paper. No rules, and no categories. If anything, the weirdness has become the point. It’s where all the fun happens. Enter Scoox. They’re a young Chinese brand that you…

In any deteriorated relationship, there may come a point of no return where a breakup – if handled well – is the least traumatic solution for both sides. That is when mourning sets in: the period during which the wound heals and, once completed, both parties can face the future with clarity. Normally applied to romantic couples, but the concept also applies…

The demand for high-performance electric motorcycles continues to surge as technology evolves and consumer preferences shift toward eco-friendly yet thrilling rides. Today’s electric motorcycles offer more than just energy efficiency and lower emissions; they combine futuristic design, advanced battery technology, and impressive top speeds that rival conventional gasoline-powered bikes. Automotive manufacturers are racing to deliver electric bikes capable of remarkable…

Aprilia rider Marco Bezzecchi smashed the all-time circuit record at Ricardo Tormo to claim pole position for MotoGP’s 2025 season-ending Valencia Grand Prix. Having dropped to ninth on the timesheets following an off-track excursion at Turn 2 on his first flying lap, Bezzecchi bounced back strongly on his second run to set a blistering lap time of 1m28.809s. Although all…

Novato police officers and firefighters want parents to be mindful if electric bicycles are on their holiday shopping lists for their children. The city produced an online video this month to inform viewers about the state and county regulations on e-bikes. “Consider your child’s age, maturity and level of experience before purchasing an age appropriate e-bike for them,” Novato police…