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.
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.
Energica, a name that has been synonymous with high-performance electric motorcycles and innovative technology for years, appears to be on the verge of a comeback. Following the announcement of judicial liquidation in late 2024, a group of investors from Singapore is now offering hope. They are said to have not only submitted a formal takeover bid, but also made a substantial down payment.
Harley-Davidson's electric motorcycle brand LiveWire unveiled two new concept models at its official homecoming event in Milwaukee. Both electric motorcycles are positioned as 125cc equivalents and are aimed at a younger audience and those new to electric mobility. The models are specifically designed for urban and off-road use.
Electric mobility is also making its way into the off-road segment. With the recently discovered patent for a new model called CF-X, CFMoto now seems to be seriously entering the ring – as a competitor to established electric motocross bikes such as the Stark Varg. Initial details from the patent provide information about the vehicle's technology and design, although an official announcement has yet to be made.
Honda is working on an electric superbike: new patent drawings show the Fireblade in electric format
Honda is continuing to push ahead with the electrification of its motorcycle portfolio and has recently filed a patent for a fully electric superbike that is visually and technically reminiscent of the well-known Fireblade. For the development, Honda is utilizing technology and experience from the successful Mugen Shinden project, which was created specifically for the TT Zero at the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy.
Start-ups are constantly causing a stir in the electric motorcycle scene. Numerous companies announce innovative concepts, but many quickly disappear from the scene. Danish company Diem Motors wants to take a different approach with its first model, the X-01, focusing on sophisticated technology and unique design.
At the Circuit de la Sarthe, one of the most legendary race tracks in the world, the sound of combustion engines has dominated until now – whether at the traditional 24 Hours of Le Mans for cars or its motorcycle counterpart, the 24 Heures Motos. But a team of students from the Sigma Engineering School in Clermont-Ferrand wants to change that and break new ground with an electric motorcycle.
Canadian manufacturer BRP Inc., known for brands such as Sea-Doo and Ski-Doo, has opened its first flagship store in Europe with Can-Am. The store is located on Boulevard du Montparnasse in the heart of Paris and represents a significant step in the company's expansion strategy. The opening took place in collaboration with the new dealer Canadian Motors and underscores the company's ambition to further expand its market presence in Europe.
Honda is expanding its mobility portfolio with the founding of the new B2B company Fastport. The aim is to overcome the challenges of urban logistics in the so-called “last mile” with innovative micromobility solutions. At Eurobike 2025 in Frankfurt am Main (June 25 to 29), Fastport will present the fully electric eQuad, a four-wheeled vehicle for emission-free deliveries, for the first time.
Damon Motorcycles, once celebrated as an innovative start-up in the field of electric motorcycles, is now emblematic of the challenges facing modern mobility companies. Despite big announcements and ambitious concepts, the company has not yet managed to deliver a single production motorcycle. Instead, it is now undergoing an abrupt change in strategy: away from motorcycle manufacturing and toward the development of a data-driven technology platform called Damon I/O.
With the E-VO, Honda is finally entering the high-performance electric motorcycle segment - and with a striking break in style: the machine combines modern e-mobility with a classic café racer look. It was developed by the Chinese joint venture Wuyang-Honda. It has been available in China since May 2025 under the model name WH8000D. In addition to its retro look, the E-VO impresses above all with its extensive equipment and sophisticated technology.