At CES in Las Vegas, Verge Motorcycles is the first manufacturer to present a production motorcycle with a solid-state battery. The technology is designed to enable extremely short charging times, long ranges, and greater safety.
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New patent drawings hint at another electric motorcycle from Honda. The as-yet-unnamed model features an unusual combination of scooter and cruiser and is intended to further expand Honda’s electric strategy.
Zero Motorcycles has initiated a recall for the 2023 model year DSR/X. The reason for this is a potential defect in the motor controller, which can lead to a sudden loss of propulsion while riding.
With the EV Outlier Concept, Honda is presenting a radical study for the electric future of motorcycles at the Japan Mobility Show 2025. The focus is not on replacing the combustion engine, but on consciously redefining the riding experience.
Swiss extreme athlete Jiri Zak has set a new world altitude record for motorcycles with the Stark Varg EX. On the Ojos del Salado volcano, he reached an altitude of 6,721 meters on a standard electric enduro bike.
With the Izh Enduro, the Russian Kalashnikov Group is working on an electrically powered off-road motorcycle with a special trailer. The project aims to enable quiet mobility for military, government, and later also civilian applications.
Spanish company BBM Motorcycles has unveiled the Hiro, an electric motorcycle designed to offer very short charging times. The model is aimed at riders who have previously cited long charging times as their main criticism.
The Verge TS Pro will receive numerous technical and ergonomic upgrades for the 2026 model year. The updates are designed to improve both the riding experience and the efficiency of the electric motorcycle.
At EICMA 2025 in Milan, Ultraviolette provided comprehensive insight into its future direction and expanded product portfolio. In addition to electric motorcycles and scooters, the world’s first production motorcycle with integrated radar technology was unveiled. The company also presented the UVCrossfade, a connected carbon fiber helmet that aims to take rider safety and connectivity to a new level.
Zero Motorcycles unveiled a comprehensive update to its electric motorcycle range at EICMA 2025 in Milan. The focus is on the brand-new Urban Scooter LS1, flanked by an extensively revised model range for the 2026 model year and the visionary Lompico Concept, which offers a glimpse of upcoming technologies and design lines.
Zero Motorcycles, which claims to be one of the best-known manufacturers of electric motorcycles, has announced a change in its top management. Pierre-Martin Bos is taking over as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with immediate effect. He succeeds Sam Paschel, who has led the company for the past eight years and will remain in an advisory role as Senior Board Advisor.
Yamaha is presenting new approaches to electric mobility at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 in Tokyo. The focus is on models and systems that have been specially developed to offer a unique driving experience and improved everyday usability. A key theme is the characteristics of electric and hybrid drives, which offer high torque even at low speeds. This makes it possible to drive without a clutch, which is intended to simplify handling in particular.
With the EV Outlier Concept, Honda is presenting its own interpretation of future electric mobility in the motorcycle sector at the Japan Mobility Show 2025. The study provides a glimpse of what motorcycles could look like from 2030 onwards. The name “Outlier” says it all – the concept vehicle deliberately stands out from conventional developments and showcases innovative solutions that break new ground both technically and visually.
With the Stark Varg SM, the young Spanish company Stark Future is presenting a new generation of electric supermotos. The model, which is based on the Varg EX enduro variant, combines low weight, high performance, and innovative technology. According to the manufacturer, the SM has been developed for use on the road and on racetracks and, with its impressive power-to-weight ratio, is positioned at the top of all series supermotos.
According to its own statements, 24M, a US company based in Massachusetts, has developed innovative battery technology that has the potential to fundamentally change electric mobility. The technology promises not only a significantly higher range of up to 1,000 miles (approx. 1,609 km), but also lower costs, increased safety, and flexible applications—including for electric motorcycles.
The e-mobility brand Fuell was originally launched as a promising project by Erik Buell, known as a racing driver and entrepreneur. Other well-known names in the management team included Fred Vasseur, now team principal at Ferrari, and Francois Terny. Fuell was able to come up with working prototypes at the outset—a point at which many start-ups already fail. Nevertheless, long-term success eluded them.
Zero Motorcycles, previously firmly rooted in Scotts Valley, California, has announced a strategic realignment. The pioneer in electric motorcycles plans to relocate its key global corporate functions from its current US headquarters to the Netherlands. This will make the Dutch office near Amsterdam the manufacturer’s new global headquarters.
Yamaha has filed a patent that addresses a well-known problem with electric motorcycles: many motorcyclists find the switch to electric drive less exciting because they miss the typical engine noise and vibrations of a combustion engine. A novel technical solution is intended to compensate for this disadvantage.
With the new X47 Crossover, Ultraviolette is expanding its model portfolio with an electric adventure bike that, according to the manufacturer, is designed to cover several different uses. The Indian brand is positioning the model as “three motorcycles in one,” appealing to riders who want to ride both on and off the beaten track. The design is based on classic dual-sport models, such as the Suzuki DR650S, Honda’s XL470V Transalp, and the Kawasaki KLR.
US electric motorcycle manufacturer Lightfighter has announced its entry into the Super Hooligan series for the 2026 MotoAmerica season. This means that another electric bike will be competing against combustion engines in a class that has so far been dominated by models such as the Indian FTR1200, the KTM 890 Duke R, the Harley-Davidson Pan America, and the Triumph Street Triple 765RS.