The Chinese adventure bike abandons its distinctive styling in favor of a more conventional look. Mechanically, the 800X remains largely unchanged, but the model hierarchy could fundamentally shift.
Zero Motorcycles previewed the next generation of its electric motorcycles with the Lompico Concept at EICMA 2025. Now design patents at the EU trademark office indicate that the study is heading for production.
LiveWire has acquired off-road startup Dust Moto, entering the electric dirtbike market for the first time. The Harley-Davidson subsidiary plans to bring the Hightail electric dirtbike into series production and market it globally.
The sixth Grand Prix of the 2026 MotoGP season in Barcelona will go down as one of the most dramatic in motorcycle racing history. Two race stoppages after serious crashes, injured riders in hospital, and a flood of tire pressure penalties made for a day that went far beyond sport.
Chinese brand Letbe is bringing the Arthur 700 mid-weight naked bike to Europe, undercutting Japanese competitors by up to 2,500 euros. The specs look solid on paper, but the marketing is unintentionally entertaining.
Simplicity is considered one of the key selling points of electric motorcycles: twist the throttle and go, without having to worry about gear shifting or clutch operation. Honda is now taking a step in the opposite direction with a new patent, adding exactly this complexity back in. The goal is not an end in itself, but rather more precise control over power delivery, particularly in competition use.
