Wild 2,700 cc, two-stroke, V6 Hayabusa custom takes shape

We’ve seen some mad Hayabusa custom bikes over the years, but this one’s right out of the box. It ditches the original engine for a massive two-stroke V6, but Meggatech Projects plans to make it look close to a standard Suzuki once it’s finished.Contin… Continue reading Wild 2,700 cc, two-stroke, V6 Hayabusa custom takes shape

Vision Marine kicks electric outboard tech amidships

The Quebecois company behind the one-time fastest electric motor technology on water, Vision Marine Technologies shows no signs of slowing down. This year, the company has been hard at work on securing patents for a number of e-drive technologies and c… Continue reading Vision Marine kicks electric outboard tech amidships

Twisted smart propeller heads for the marine outboard masses

Sharrow Marine has quietly been working to disrupt the marine industry with a reimagined propeller it calls the “future of propulsion.” The tech originally looked like it might be too expensive and make/model-specific to see that future to fruition in … Continue reading Twisted smart propeller heads for the marine outboard masses

ZeroJet electric outboard motor loads up serious power-to-weight

Born from the high-powered world of electric jetboarding, ZeroJet is now channeling all its energy into building performance electric boat drives. Its very first outboard combines drop-and-drive convenience with a superior power-to-weight ratio ready t… Continue reading ZeroJet electric outboard motor loads up serious power-to-weight

Biomimetic propeller brings whale-like flow to hubless marine e-drive

French electric marine drive specialist BlueNav is preparing to put a more natural spin in its lineup. The all-new Whale Design propeller features blades that follow the contours of a whale to improve system efficiency. The unique propeller is set to d… Continue reading Biomimetic propeller brings whale-like flow to hubless marine e-drive

Ultra-efficient toroidal propeller gets contra-rotating double upgrade

The multi-award-winning Sharrow Propeller family is growing. The new Sharrow CX incorporates the company’s toroidal design into a contra-rotating propeller set. The sculptural new prop doubles up on looped blades with the promise of bringing Sharrow’s … Continue reading Ultra-efficient toroidal propeller gets contra-rotating double upgrade

Magonis slaps new Flux electric outboard on fastest ultralight e-boat

Magonis launched one of the sleekest little electric boats on the water in 2021, an 18-footer (5.5-m) with a speedy look and lightweight vacuum-infused hull construction. At the time, it offered a range of electric outboard options ranging between 4 an… Continue reading Magonis slaps new Flux electric outboard on fastest ultralight e-boat

Oru motorizes origami kayaks with portable electric outboard

Oru Kayak has long offered some of the market’s most compact, conveniently portable watercraft. Now the company is expanding the appeal of its lineup by pairing its vessels with an equally compact, portable electric drive system. Teaming up with the fo… Continue reading Oru motorizes origami kayaks with portable electric outboard

Yamaha’s world-first hydrogen outboard unveiled on prototype boat

Yamaha previously announced it would show its prototype hydrogen-combustion outboard motor at the 2024 Miami International Boat Show, and it’s gone the extra mile in bringing a prototype boat and fuel delivery system to go along with it. Yamaha calls i… Continue reading Yamaha’s world-first hydrogen outboard unveiled on prototype boat

Japan’s oldest outboard builder silences seas with all-electric motor

Yamaha may be the largest, most well-known manufacturer of outboard motors in Japan, but Tohatsu Corporation beat it to market by a couple years back in the mid-20th century to become the country’s first outboard producer. Tohatsu remains a venerable f… Continue reading Japan’s oldest outboard builder silences seas with all-electric motor