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.
The rumor mill surrounding an electric version of the KTM Duke has been given new fuel: An Instagram video by official KTM stunt rider Rok Bagoroš shows a near-production E-Duke prototype model for the first time at the KTM Motohall in Mattighofen. This confirms what Pierer Mobility had already announced in 2022: the iconic Duke naked bike series will soon also be available electrically.
Electromobility is currently experiencing a rollercoaster of emotions. While the initial euphoria has waned and political setbacks under the renewed presidency of Donald Trump are causing uncertainty in America, development is not standing still. A technological breakthrough by General Motors (GM) and LG Energy Solution could give new impetus to electromobility - especially for motorcycles and off-road vehicles.
General Motors - a name previously associated primarily with V8 engines and muscle cars such as the Camaro or the Corvette - could soon be involved in a completely new segment: the market for electrically powered motorcycles. Patents that have now been published by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) suggest that the US car manufacturer is working on an electric motorcycle.
Honda is causing a stir at the Beijing Motor Show 2025 with the unveiling of a new electric sports bike. Still unveiled without an official name, this concept follows on from the already familiar EV Fun (a naked bike) and EV Urban electric scooter models, which were first unveiled at EICMA 2024. With this step, Honda is underlining that the electrification of the two-wheeler fleet is now a central theme of the brand strategy.
When Harley-Davidson presented its first electric motorcycle, the LiveWire, in 2019, expectations were high. Not only for the product itself, but also for its symbolic significance: a traditional company opening up to the future. But the reality is sobering. Sluggish sales figures, high prices and poor strategic decisions make LiveWire a brand that is struggling to get off the ground. And although outgoing Harley CEO Jochen Zeitz blames the weak charging infrastructure in particular, a closer look reveals that this is only part of the problem: This is only part of the problem.
Electric motorcycles have always struggled with a stubborn image problem: too quiet, too smooth, too simple. Without gear changes, without vibrations, without the mechanical flair that many associate with classic motorcycling. But the Indian brand Matter is going in a different direction with its new Aera model - and giving its Stromer a manual four-speed gearbox. A concept that should revive the discussion about the “soul” of electric driving.
Damon Motorcycles, once celebrated as an innovative beacon of hope in the field of electric motorcycles, is about to be delisted from the Nasdaq stock exchange segment. Since its IPO in November 2024, the share value of the Canadian company has fallen from the original USD 4.95 (around €4.60) to less than USD 0.01 (under €0.01) per share - a dramatic slump that seriously jeopardizes the survival of the start-up.
Finnish electric motorcycle manufacturer Verge Motorcycles is opening a new chapter with the launch of its new B2B platform Verge Next. In future, it is no longer just the company's own model portfolio that will benefit from its innovative drive technology: From now on, other motorcycle manufacturers will also have access to the in-house battery, motor and controller technology.
The Indian motorcycle manufacturer TVS Motor Company is apparently working on a new electric motorcycle. A recently published patent points to a completely new vehicle concept that could expand the company's existing electric fleet. TVS currently offers two electrically powered scooters, the iQube and the TVS X. The model that has now been patented would be the company's first fully electric motorcycle.
Electromobility has long since found its way into motorsport - and Ducati plays a central role in this. The Italian manufacturer has been providing the standard motorcycle for the FIM MotoE World Championship since 2023. With the new evolutionary stage of the Ducati V21L for the 2025 season, the brand from Borgo Panigale is demonstrating how consistently it is working on the development of battery-electric high-performance motorcycles. The focus is not only on weight reduction and efficiency, but also on targeted optimization of the chassis and electronics.
Damon Motorcycles is once again making headlines - not with a finished product, but with a new prototype and a remarkable change in strategy. In cooperation with the Italian design and development company Engines Engineering, a new “HyperSport Race Program” is to be created. This project serves as a technology demonstrator and could point the way for the future of the company - provided it actually results in a marketable product this time.
The Italian electric motorcycle brand Energica is facing its final liquidation. Following financial difficulties and the unsuccessful search for new investors, the company is now being auctioned off. Particularly noteworthy: the starting price of the auction is just 3.5 million US dollars (approx. 3.2 million euros) - for a complete company with production, brand rights and finished motorcycles. However, it remains to be seen whether a buyer will revive the brand.
White Motorcycle Concepts (WMC), a British motorcycle technology company, has entered into a partnership with the renowned Italian design house Pininfarina. Together they are working on an aerodynamic concept for a hybrid motorcycle that will combine efficiency and design in a new way.
Hybrid technology has been established in the automotive industry for years, but it has been a rarity in motorcycles until now. Now Yamaha has officially unveiled its first hybrid drive system: the Series Parallel Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV). In a recently published video, the manufacturer shows how the system works and what possibilities it offers. The test platform shown is based on a modified Yamaha XMAX, suggesting that it could be the first market-ready hybrid scooter or motorcycle of this type.