Evoke’s new GT motorcycle rocks mammoth battery for electric touring

Evoke's 6061-GT: an electric motorcycle packing enough battery and fast-charging to end range anxiety

Electric touring is officially on the menu … Sort of. Evoke has built its 6061-GT electric motorcycle around the biggest battery pack ever offered in a production bike: a staggering 30-kWh monster offering more than 600 km (370 miles) of range.

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Yamaha presents ebikes with 2WD and … power steering?

Yamaha’s 2WD systems produced absolutely wild results in both dirt and street motorcycles, according to riders – but they never broke through commercially. Now it’s taking 2WD to the ebike world, along with … electric power steering for bicycles?Cont… Continue reading Yamaha presents ebikes with 2WD and … power steering?

Honda’s new motorcycle E-Clutch makes the left lever entirely optional

The idea of a clutchless motorcycle just feels wrong to some riders. After many years trying to sell fully automatic motorcycles, Honda has come up with a “best of both worlds” E-Clutch system that lets you use or ignore the left lever as you please.Co… Continue reading Honda’s new motorcycle E-Clutch makes the left lever entirely optional

Kawasaki launches world’s first hybrid streetbike – with “e-boost”

Kawasaki has managed to squeeze both a combustion engine and a full electric powertrain into its new Ninja 7 Hybrid streetbike – and it doesn’t look as ungainly as you’d think. The benefits? Fuel economy, electric boost, and some other neat tricks.Cont… Continue reading Kawasaki launches world’s first hybrid streetbike – with “e-boost”

Affordable NaviCam smart screen teaches old motorcycles new tricks

Top-shelf touring motorcycles often come with full-on infotainment systems – but here’s a touchscreen beauty you can plonk on any bargain-bin banger. NaviCam gives you dual dashcams, CarPlay, Android Auto, dual Bluetooth and tire pressure monitors.Cont… Continue reading Affordable NaviCam smart screen teaches old motorcycles new tricks

Ola chooses center-hub steering for its Diamondhead electric sportsbike

Indian EV giant Ola Electric is expanding its all-electric portfolio with new cruiser, adventure and nakedbike models – and a sleek supersport called the Diamondback that aspires to push center-hub steering back into the motorcycling conversation.Conti… Continue reading Ola chooses center-hub steering for its Diamondhead electric sportsbike

Tiny electric bike pump ensures you’re never left with a flat

Pitched as the world’s lightest tire inflator, the electronic Mini Pump is just the kind of handy gadget that you’ll want to take along for the ride. At just 115 g (4 oz) and not much bigger than an AirPods storage case, the electronic pump can be used… Continue reading Tiny electric bike pump ensures you’re never left with a flat

World’s first all-titanium motorcycle is spectacular, and nearly done

We haven’t been paying much attention to the custom motorcycle world lately, but this jaw-dropping project demanded our attention. It’s a Hayabusa engine wrapped in a spectacular titanium frame, swingarm, exhaust, subframe and bodywork.Continue Reading… Continue reading World’s first all-titanium motorcycle is spectacular, and nearly done

Fastest steam-powered motorcycle in history tears up the 1/8th mile

Graham Sykes aboard the record-setting steam-powered Force of Nature

A husband-and-wife precision engineering team has set a new world record standing 1/8th mile time for steam-powered motorcycles. The Force of Nature is effectively a rocket on wheels, and the team says it should go much faster in the next attempt.

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