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An electric motorcycle just proved it can compete with gas-powered bikes at the highest level of off-road racing. Honda's electric trials bike finished fifth place at the TrialGP World Championship, marking a breakthrough moment for battery-powered racing.
American motorcycle maker LiveWire is launching two affordable electric "fun bikes" this summer, bringing street-legal options to a booming category that's making motorcycling more accessible. The compact S4 Honcho models feature swappable batteries and traditional motorcycle handling at a fraction of the weight of standard bikes.
A new electric motorcycle from Dutch company Radian lets riders swap batteries in under 30 seconds without tools, solving one of off-road riding's biggest challenges. The EXR combines racing expertise with practical design to make electric dirt bikes more accessible for everyday riders.
Honda and LG are bringing instant-swap electric motorcycles to Vietnam's capital, letting riders exchange dead batteries for fresh ones in seconds instead of waiting to charge. The pilot launching in 2026 could reshape how millions of Southeast Asians switch to cleaner transportation.
A revived California e-bike company just launched an electric motorcycle that matches pricier competitors at half the cost. The Nomadix proves going green on two wheels doesn't require emptying your wallet.
One of the world's most iconic motorcycle brands just went electric, bringing premium features to India's urban riders. The Flying Flea C6 marks a turning point for the world's largest motorcycle market.
A Hamilton company is hand-building electric motorcycles designed for real commuters, not just eco-dreamers. With 250 bikes delivered and fresh funding, FTN Motion proves local manufacturing can thrive.
The Los Angeles Fire Department just added 30 electric motorcycles to its fleet, creating agile two-person medical teams that can weave through traffic and disaster zones when ambulances can't get through. Donated by Google and YouTube, these aren't just bikes with lights—they're fully integrated mobile medical units designed to save lives faster.
California's new bill cracks down on 40+ mph electric motorcycles masquerading as e-bikes, while leaving legitimate electric bicycles untouched. Major bike advocacy groups are cheering the surgical approach.
A Kenyan startup is making electric motorcycles affordable by letting riders swap batteries instead of buying them, and a $5 million boost from the World Bank's investment arm could help spread this model across Africa. High upfront costs have kept most riders from going electric, but Arc Ride's pay-as-you-go approach is changing that.
Electric motorcycles are replacing gas-powered moto-taxis across Manila and other Philippine cities, making clean transportation affordable for drivers who carry millions of commuters daily. For the first time, this isn't a test program—it's real commercial service backed by major companies.
Honda's new patent reveals an ultra-simple electric motorcycle designed to cost less than gas bikes, targeting markets where millions rely on two wheels as their primary transportation. Sometimes the smartest tech is actually less tech.