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Jarvis Finishes Red Bull Romaniacs on the Electric JARV-E, Lettenbichler Ties Win Record
51-year-old Graham Jarvis became the first competitor to finish the world's toughest hard enduro rally on an electric motorcycle, riding the prototype JARV-E to 20th in the Gold class at Red Bull Romaniacs. Manuel Lettenbichler took the overall win, his seventh Romaniacs title, tying Jarvis's all-time record.
The Pack (EV) · 8/5/2026
Alex Rins Negotiates a WorldSBK Move With Go Eleven After His MotoGP Exit
Alex Rins is negotiating a move to World Superbike with the Go Eleven Ducati Panigale V4 team after leaving MotoGP. The team is weighing a roughly €300,000 investment to field a second bike. Rins admitted "there's honestly nothing for me in the MotoGP paddock next year" after three difficult seasons at Yamaha, and said finding a competitive project matters more than being on a factory team.
Motociclismo Portugal · 8/3/2026
Hero's Electric Bets Show a Mixed Picture — Big Writedown on Its Zero Stake, Strong Results From India's Ather
According to The Pack, Indian motorcycle giant Hero MotoCorp's earnings revealed a striking contrast between its two electric two-wheeler investments. Its stake in California-based Zero Motorcycles saw a significant writedown in book value, while its investment in India's Ather Energy remained strong — a clear split in fortunes within the same electric segment.
The Pack (EV) · 7/23/2026
Zero Releases Build Video for Its Electric Hard-Enduro "XE" Race Bike
Zero Motorcycles has released a video on its official YouTube channel following the process of building an ultimate hard-enduro race bike based on its electric XE model. The video offers a build-focused look at an electric motorcycle taking on one of off-road racing's toughest disciplines.
Zero Motorcycles · 7/22/2026
Stark Future Adds Limited Varg MX and EX Factory Editions
Stark Future will release 500 Varg MX and EX Factory Edition electric off-road bikes worldwide. Based on the 80bhp platform, they add KYB Factory A-Kit suspension, titanium footpegs and bolts, dynamic traction control, and shed just over one kilogram. The 200 MX bikes cost £13,990, while 300 road-legal EX models cost £14,990.
Visordown · 7/22/2026
Yamaha's 'Proto HEV' Combines 3 Power Sources — Hybrid Patent Signals Accelerated Development
Italy's InSella reported on Yamaha's ambitious hybrid plans. The prototype, dubbed 'Proto HEV,' reportedly combines two electric motors, one internal-combustion engine, and a transmission (variator). Recent patents suggest the project is progressing at a rapid pace — a machine that showcases Yamaha's technical ambition to challenge conventional motorcycle drivetrains.
InSella · 7/21/2026
Honda's Next Global Strategy May Start with a ~$1,100 Mass-Market Electric Scooter
RideApart reports that Honda's next global strategy may begin with an affordable, mass-market electric scooter priced around $1,100. Rather than a premium EV, the focus is on broadening electrification's reach at a price point within everyday buyers' reach.
RideApart · 7/21/2026
Volkswagen E-Bike Boosts Safety With Rearview Camera and Smart Helmet
Volkswagen has unveiled an e-bike concept focused on safety features. The highlights are a rearview camera and a 'smart helmet' that pairs with smart glasses, projecting live navigation, traffic information and safety alerts into the rider's field of view. It's an approach that aims to improve two-wheeler safety through connected equipment and information rather than the vehicle alone.
InsideEVs · 7/20/2026
Why Solving Solid-State Battery Dendrite Issues May Matter More for Motorcycles Than Cars
RideApart reports that a solution to the dendrite formation problem that has held back solid-state battery adoption could matter more for motorcycles than for cars. The view is that this technical breakthrough will have outsized impact on electric motorcycles, where small size and light weight are paramount.
RideApart · 7/17/2026