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.
With a novel approach to extending the range of electric motorcycles, KTM is pursuing a solution that aims to enable greater flexibility and everyday usability. Based on current patent applications, the Austrian manufacturer is working on a modular system that can be attached to the rear of the motorcycle like a top case. Depending on the variant, the compact additional box will contain either a mini combustion engine, a fuel cell, or additional batteries.
With the Honda WN7, the Japanese manufacturer will launch its first large-volume electric motorcycle at the end of 2025. Series production has been officially confirmed, with the first deliveries to dealers scheduled for early 2026. Interested parties can already pre-order the model from participating dealers. Buyers who register before November 4 will receive a free seat bag.
Even though the FIM MotoE World Championship will take a break at the end of the 2025 season, Ducati is continuing to push ahead with the development of alternative drive technologies. The focus is on the V21L prototype – an electric motorcycle that has not only been tested in MotoE, but has now also been unveiled with solid-state batteries for the first time. The new development stage made its debut on September 8, 2025, at the IAA Mobility in Munich.
Stark Future, the Spanish manufacturer of electric off-road motorcycles based in Barcelona, no longer wants to focus solely on the motocross market in the future. In an almost eight-minute video recently published on YouTube, the company provided an overview of upcoming models and its long-term corporate strategy. In addition to a new adventure bike called Älg, a sports model called Lo and a street-legal supermoto version of the already familiar Varg were also announced.
Italian electric motorcycle brand Energica is working on a comeback. After the company slid into insolvency in early 2025 following a failed expansion and withdrawal from the MotoE project, there are now concrete signs of a recovery. This has been made possible by a cash injection from an investor in Singapore. Energica CEO Stefano Benatti has outlined the first steps that are intended to pave the way out of the crisis.
Honda is consistently pushing ahead with the development of its first fully-fledged electric motorcycle. At EICMA 2024, the Japanese manufacturer presented the EV FUN Concept, a near-production model that is now being tested under real-world conditions in Europe, particularly in Germany. The final production version is expected to be launched in 2026.
Despite subdued demand for electric motorcycles, CFMoto is continuing its development in this area. New patent applications show that the Chinese manufacturer is working on a fully electric sports motorcycle that stands out from previous designs thanks to its unusual frame construction and special battery concept.
Barcelona-based company Stark Future wants to shake up the road motorcycle market with a new electric model series. According to the company, the upcoming models will be more powerful than their gasoline-powered counterparts – in all relevant categories.
Stark Future presents the Varg MX 1.2, the second generation of its electric motocross bike, which now comes with numerous enhancements. The focus of the redesign is on greater range, an optimized chassis, and technical upgrades—while the electric motor continues to offer the highest performance in this segment.
In September 2025, Honda will unveil its first electric motorcycle in the 750cc performance class. The EV Fun Concept, a preview of the future production motorcycle, was already presented to industry experts at EICMA 2024 in Milan. Now Honda has announced that it will unveil the final production model of the large electric motorcycle on September 2, 2025. This means that the project is finally leaving the realm of speculation.
In recent months, several executives at LiveWire, Harley-Davidson's electric motorcycle brand, have sold a significant portion of their company shares. This move is causing uncertainty about the manufacturer's long-term stability. While the share price initially showed a brief upward trend at the beginning of the week, starting trading at $4.11 (approx. €3.78) – an increase on Friday's closing price of $3.86 (approx. €3.54) – it quickly settled at $3.96 (approx. €3.63). This means that there is still no clear sign of investor confidence.