Zero Motorcycles adopts radical ‘Big Hole’ technology to boost range

UK-based R&D shop White Motorcycle Concepts (WMC) punched a gaping hole in a Zero SR/S electric motorcycle to reduce aerodynamic drag by 10%. The prototype now goes faster, and can deliver extended range at highway speeds – proving this method can serv… Continue reading Zero Motorcycles adopts radical ‘Big Hole’ technology to boost range

Harley-Davidson’s pastel maxi-scooters promise unprecedented power

Harley-Davidson’s all-electric LiveWire division is collaborating with Taiwanese scooter giant KYMCO on high-performance electric maxi-scooters. Anticipated to hit the market in 2026, these scooters will make use of LiveWire’s S2 Arrow powertrain.Conti… Continue reading Harley-Davidson’s pastel maxi-scooters promise unprecedented power

Honda readies its first electric motorcycle for the masses

Honda’s presence in the electric two-wheeler space has long been limited to one-off scooters and bikes. But all that is set to change with the Japanese maker unveiling a performance electric motorcycle called the EV Fun Concept at this year’s EICMA mot… Continue reading Honda readies its first electric motorcycle for the masses

Zero’s X Line offers America’s cheapest electric motorcycles

In a bid to draw in more riders and make e-motos more accessible, Zero Motorcycles has unveiled a new ‘All Access’ plan. At its core are six newly developed motorcycles, all priced under US$10,000. The first two electric motorcycles from this pack were… Continue reading Zero’s X Line offers America’s cheapest electric motorcycles

The curious case of the “Cruise Prince” Canton Fair electric tourer

Siekon Motor showed an electric “Cruise Prince” touring motorcycle at the Canton Fair last week, and I stumbled upon it while walking the halls. It was all somewhat disarming really, because I’ve been writing about motorcycles for 50 years … and I’d … Continue reading The curious case of the “Cruise Prince” Canton Fair electric tourer

Flying Flea: Royal Enfield goes big on its new all-electric brand

The global leader in the mid-size motorcycle segment has taken the wraps off not just its first-ever electric motorcycle, but also a separate EV vertical altogether, dubbed Flying Flea. RE has confirmed that it will arrive in Spring 2026.Continue Readi… Continue reading Flying Flea: Royal Enfield goes big on its new all-electric brand

Bankrupt: Are high-performance EV motorcycles still a bit too early?

Two major high-performance electric motorcycle makers have filed for bankruptcy within as many days: Italian maker Energica, and FUELL, the American electric two-wheeler company. Which leaves the question: are EV motos before their time?Continue Readin… Continue reading Bankrupt: Are high-performance EV motorcycles still a bit too early?

Transparent electric motorcycle looks like the Nintendo Game Cube

Bayonne, France-based DAB Motors has embraced the idea of motorcycles as fashion items and has produced a quirky, game-console-inspired translucent electric motorcycle.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, TransportTags: DAB, Electric Motorcycles, Fas… Continue reading Transparent electric motorcycle looks like the Nintendo Game Cube

Electric motorcycle smashes four land speed records

The RW-5 Voxan recently took to the salt flats at Bonneville for flying mile tests, shattering four separate speed records for an electric bike. It was developed via a collaboration between Ohio State University and the Venturi Group.Continue ReadingCa… Continue reading Electric motorcycle smashes four land speed records

Hot-rodded electric Yamaha set to take the motocross world by storm

There’s little doubt that electric dirt bikes will eventually replace gas-powered ones, much like four-strokes replaced two-strokes. The XE4 by Xtreme Electric MX (XEMX) is a bolt-on kit that converts Yamaha 250 and 450 YZF/YZFX bikes to high-powered e… Continue reading Hot-rodded electric Yamaha set to take the motocross world by storm