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Yamaha Design Filing Reveals New Center-Motor Electric Scooter
A Japanese design registration has revealed Yamaha is developing a new electric scooter with a center-mounted motor driving the rear wheel via belt, a departure from its previous hub-motor scooters. Sized for the 125cc commuter class, it would compete with Honda's UC3 and CUV e:, and appears to use a swappable battery under the seat. The filing is currently registered only in Japan.
Motorrad und Reisen · 8/5/2026
Kawasaki Z e-1 Revisited: Is This Moped-Class Electric Naked the Right Answer for City Riding?
Kawasaki's electric naked bike, the Z e-1, gets another look. Launched alongside the Ninja e-1 in January 2024, it wears bodywork based on the Z400. Priced at ¥1,012,000 including tax, it weighs 135 kg, measures 1,980 mm long, 730 mm wide, and 1,035 mm tall, with a seat height of 785 mm. Equivalent to a 50–125cc-class moped, it carries two removable batteries.
オートバイ · 7/25/2026
Kawasaki Ninja e-1 Explained in Detail: A Serious 140kg Electric Sport Bike at ¥1,067,000
A feature covering Kawasaki's serious electric sport bike, the Ninja e-1, as part of a 2026 model guide, breaks down its specs: a price of ¥1,067,000 including tax, a curb weight of 140kg, and a seat height of 785mm. The piece revisits this electric Ninja, styled after the Z400 and launched in January 2024.
オートバイ · 7/15/2026
Sur-Ron Announces 2026 Lineup, New Light Bee 2 Coming to Japan This Fall
Sur-Ron, known for its electric off-road bikes, has announced its 2026 lineup and revealed that the new Light Bee 2 will launch in Japan this fall. The Light Bee is the brand's flagship lightweight electric off-road model, and its second generation is now headed to riders domestically—a sign of the growing electric off-road market.
motomegane · 7/14/2026
Honda's First Full-Size Electric Motorcycle, the WN7, Arrives With Instant Torque and Refined Engineering
Honda has unveiled the WN7, its first full-size electric motorcycle. It's defined by the instant torque unique to electric drive and meticulously refined engineering throughout. With this launch, the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer is making a serious push into a market where electric brands like Harley-Davidson's have had a head start.
TechEBlog · 7/8/2026
Honda ICON e: Test Ride — At a Turning Point for 50cc Mopeds, How Good Is This New Electric Commuter?
As the 50cc-engine Class I moped category faces a turning point, Honda's answer is the electric commuter ICON e:. Autoby's editorial team test-rode the model, which pairs a futuristic design with smooth acceleration, a low center of gravity for stability, and practical features suited to everyday use.
オートバイ · 7/8/2026
Kawasaki Ninja 7 Hybrid 2026 Model, a Production Hybrid Sport Bike Priced at ¥1,848,000
The 2026 model-year Kawasaki Ninja 7 Hybrid, the manufacturer's production hybrid sport bike, was featured in a model catalog with pricing set at ¥1,848,000 including tax. Built around a unique power unit combining an engine and electric motor, it proposes a new form of sport riding for the electrification era.
オートバイ · 7/7/2026
Honda's V3 E-Compressor May Roll Out Across a Wide Range of Forced-Induction Models
Newly published patent drawings suggest Honda's electrically driven E-compressor (electric supercharger) could be applied across a broad range of models, from commuters to superbikes. The technology has been linked to Honda's V3 engine concept.
Visordown · 7/1/2026
British Royal Alloy Retro Scooters Land in Japan With First-Ever EV Versions, 15 Models in Total
British classic scooter brand Royal Alloy has launched in Japan with a lineup that includes the brand's first-ever electric versions. The range spans 15 models, from 50cc to standard motorcycle class. The skeleton-style bodywork has also drawn attention, rounding out a diverse lineup that combines retro design with electrification.
Webike · 6/26/2026
Royal Alloy Opens Pre-Orders for 15-Model 'EV' Electric Scooter Series, Retaining Its Steel-Body Feel
Motorist LLC has opened pre-orders for Royal Alloy's fully electric "EV" series, spanning 15 models. The ambitious lineup carries over the steel-bodied character typical of retro scooters while electrifying the powertrain.
バイクブロス · 6/26/2026
Former 'Aojiru Prince' Unveils EV Motorcycle 'L-noa' — How Does It Differ from Existing Delivery Bikes?
A new electric motorcycle, "L-noa," unveiled by a businessman formerly known as the "Aojiru Prince," has become a talking point. Attention is focused on how its strengths compare to existing delivery vehicles like Honda's "Gyro" and "Super Cub."
くるまのニュース · 6/20/2026
Honda Showcases a Wave of Ambitious Models — E-Clutch Variants, Electric WN7, and Supercharged V3R 900
Honda's motorcycle show booth featured the CB400 SUPER FOUR E-Clutch Concept, the CBR400R E-Clutch Concept, the electric naked bike WN7, and the V3R 900 — pairing a V3 engine with electric forced induction. The lineup presented multiple directions of technology at once, spanning electronic clutch control, electrification, and supercharged engines.
オートバイ · 6/7/2026
Honda Reveals Tokyo Motorcycle Show Lineup: V3 Supercharged Concept and New CB1000GT
Honda has announced its exhibit lineup for the 2026 Motorcycle Show. Making its Japan debut is the V3 supercharged concept 'V3R 900,' alongside the new CB1000GT, the electric naked WN7, and the automatic-clutch CB400 Super Four E-Clutch Concept. The theme is 'Next Stage.'
Webike · 3/15/2026