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"electric" × China / East Asia: 37 articles
CFMoto's V4 SR-RR Hits a GPS-Verified 196mph, Claimed Fastest Chinese ICE Bike
CFMoto's prototype V4 SR-RR recorded a GPS-verified 315.82km/h (196.2mph) at the Shangrao proving grounds, claimed as the fastest Chinese-built internal-combustion motorcycle to date. Its 997cc reverse-rotating-crank V4 produces over 210hp, paired with electrically adjustable winglets that cut drag 12% and add 45% more front downforce at speed.
TopSpeed · 8/4/2026
2026 Wuyang-Honda E-VO Adds Features Without Raising Its Price
Wuyang-Honda has introduced the 2026 E-VO electric motorcycle in China. Three parallel 74V, 28Ah battery packs provide 6.2kWh in total, while peak output is 15.8kW. A DC charging adapter, standard side-bag brackets and DJI action-camera controls are among the additions, with the price held at 29,999 yuan.
TMCBlog · 7/29/2026
Wuyang-Honda Unveils 2026 E-VO Electric Cafe Racer With 15.8kW Peak Power
China's Wuyang-Honda has revealed the 2026 model of its E-VO electric cafe racer, delivering 15.8kW peak power from a 74V 28Ah battery pack totaling up to 6.2kWh, priced from 29,999 yuan. The update adds side-bag mounts, a standard front-and-rear dashcam, and DJI action-camera integration, alongside a compatible fast-charging network that has expanded to around 6.2 million poles.
carview! · 7/29/2026
Kawasaki Ninja e-1 Arrives in Hong Kong, In Stock and Tax-Exempt
A Hong Kong dealer has announced new stock of Kawasaki's electric sportbike, the Ninja e-1. It's being offered under the tax exemption available for electric motorcycles, a sign that mass-produced electric sportbikes from major manufacturers are now actually available in Asian urban markets.
iBike 鐵騎網誌 · 7/23/2026
Ninebot Launches New M90 Electric Scooter With Upgraded Battery and Hill-Climbing Power
Ninebot (a Segway subsidiary) launched its new M90 electric scooter on July 10, priced from around RMB 4,399 (about ¥90,000). It packs a 1,500W motor and a second-generation carbon-crystal 72V/24Ah battery, delivers a real-world range of 80km, and offers 30 liters of under-seat storage, with improved hill-climbing and usability over the outgoing M85c.
网易新闻 (163.com) · 7/22/2026
New Details Emerge on CFMoto's Electric Sportbike — Possibly Based on the 450SS
New details have surfaced on the electric sportbike reportedly under development at China's CFMoto. It may carry specs close to the gasoline-powered 450SS, and if realized, would mark Chinese manufacturers stepping up their push into electric sportbikes too — the next move from China's fast-growing motorcycle industry.
Cycle World · 7/21/2026
Chongqing Drives China's Electric Two-Wheeler Export Boom — Targeting 12 Million Units a Year by 2027
China's Chongqing is driving a boom in electric two-wheeler exports. In a single quarter, the city exported more than 6.5 billion yuan worth of two-wheelers, marking growth of over 67% year-on-year. The city has further set a goal of producing 12 million units annually by 2027 — an epicenter of growth symbolizing the globalization of China's motorcycle industry.
iMotorbike News · 7/20/2026
China's EV Exports Rise 68.7% in First Half of 2026—Electric Two-Wheelers and Bicycles Also Up 31.5%
China's electric vehicle exports surged 68.7% year-on-year in the first half of 2026. Exports of electric motorcycles and bicycles also grew 31.5% over the same period. With the domestic market struggling to grow, exports are increasingly clear as the growth engine driving China's two-wheeler and EV industries.
TechNode · 7/14/2026
China's H1 2026 Exports: Electric Motorcycles and Bicycles Up 31.5%, EVs Up 68.7%
China Customs said on July 14 that exports of electric motorcycles and bicycles rose 31.5% year on year in the first half of 2026, while electric-car exports increased 68.7%. China’s overall exports grew by more than 10%, extending gains to 11 consecutive quarters; lithium-battery exports rose 37.6% and wind-turbine exports 35.6%.
网易 · 7/14/2026
Italian Magazine Test-Rides Chinese Zontes' Electric 368e: Fast and Well-Equipped
Italy's InSella test-rode the 2026 model of Chinese manufacturer Zontes' electric model 368e (ZT-E 368E). The verdict: 'fast and well-equipped.' The fact that a Chinese electric motorcycle brand is being road-tested by media in Italy, a major motorcycle nation, itself speaks to its growing presence.
InSella · 7/13/2026
Benda Files Patent for Proprietary DCT, Controlling Two Clutches with Electric Motors Instead of Hydraulics
China's Benda has filed a new patent for a proprietary dual-clutch automatic transmission design. Rather than using hydraulics as Honda does, the system reportedly uses small electric motors to independently control two spatially separated clutches. It signals the technical ambition of a Chinese manufacturer pursuing its own path in motorcycle automatic transmissions.
motorcycles.news · 7/13/2026
Sur-Ron Wins Again in China, Court Finds E RIDE PRO Infringed Design Rights, Orders About €700,000 in Damages
Electric off-road giant Sur-Ron has won a design-patent lawsuit against E RIDE PRO in a court in Ningbo, China. The court found infringement of a design patent derived from the Light Bee model, ordering the defendant to halt sales and pay roughly €700,000 in damages. It's another win for the company, following a victory against Talaria in the US in January.
The Pack (EV) · 7/9/2026
Sur-Ron Wins Another Design Patent Lawsuit in China Against 'E RIDE PRO'
Sur-Ron, known for its electric off-road bikes, has again won a design patent lawsuit in a Chinese court against "E RIDE PRO." In the dispute over the popular model's appearance, the ruling upheld Sur-Ron's rights. In the electric two-wheeler world, where imitation is often rampant, the ruling stands out as a case of China's own courts protecting original design.
The Pack (EV) · 7/9/2026
Electric Off-Road Maker Sur-Ron Wins Again Against 'E RIDE PRO' in Chinese Design Lawsuit
China-based electric off-road motorcycle maker Sur-Ron has once again prevailed in a Chinese court against rival E RIDE PRO in a dispute over design rights. As lightweight electric bikes gain popularity worldwide, intellectual property disputes over imitation products are becoming more frequent. The case reflects a growing push to protect design originality in the fast-growing electric off-road segment.
THE PACK · 7/9/2026
CFMoto's EV Brand Zeeho Launches Two Urban Electric Mopeds Under New "C!ty" Series in China
CFMoto's electric sub-brand Zeeho has announced a new series called C!ty. Two moped-style electric models designed for urban use, the higher-end Play is priced at 10,980 yuan (about $1,590), while the sportier Fun comes in at 8,980 yuan (about $1,300). Launched at an affordable price point for the domestic Chinese market, the series symbolizes Zeeho's expanding electric lineup.
RideApart · 7/8/2026
China's Limma Rebrands Under 'Smart Big Power,' Unveils Flagship Electric Series Zhengfuzhe (Conqueror) Worldwide
Chinese electric two-wheeler brand Limma held its summer flagship product launch on July 3 at Helan Mountain in Ningxia, declaring a strategic pivot toward "Smart Big Power." Under the new slogan "AI power, Limma go" and a new logo, the company unveiled its premium flagship, the "Himalaya Series Zhengfuzhe (Conqueror)," to the world for the first time, while also announcing a partnership with the Chinese Society of Scientific Exploration.
摩托之家 Motuo8 · 7/6/2026
BMW's Chinese Manufacturing Partner Loncin Reportedly Developing Electric ATV Concept
Loncin, BMW's manufacturing partner in China, is reportedly developing an electric ATV concept. Reports point to a rugged build geared for dirt riding and abundant torque, offering a glimpse of Chinese manufacturers' growing push into off-road electrification.
RideApart · 7/5/2026
China's NIU Sells Over 430,000 Units in Q2, Up 24%, Signaling Recovery in Electric Two-Wheeler Demand
Chinese electric two-wheeler maker NIU Technologies sold 434,687 units in the second quarter of 2026, up 24% year-on-year. The growth points to a recovery in demand for the company's electric scooters.
NIU Technologies · 7/3/2026
China's Niu Launches Electric Dual-Purpose XQi 500 With 39.1hp Peak Power, 110km/h Top Speed
Chinese electric two-wheeler major Niu is introducing the electric dual-purpose XQi 500. It produces a peak of 39.1hp with a top speed of around 110km/h, positioning it as roughly equivalent to a street-legal 125cc-class machine. It rolls on spoked wheels — 19-inch front, 18-inch rear — with dual-channel ABS and traction control. It launches alongside the XQi 400 in the second half of 2026.
RideApart · 7/2/2026
China-Made Electric Two-Wheelers Rapidly Expand Worldwide, Q1 Exports Hit 7.2 Million Units, Up 68% Year-on-Year
Chinese electric motorcycles and scooters are rapidly expanding across the globe. Exports in the first quarter of 2026 reached 7.2 million units, up 68.2% year-on-year. High fuel prices, environmental awareness, and integrated supply chains are enabling competitive pricing, with brands like Yadea gaining popularity across Europe, Southeast Asia, and Latin America.
Qiushi Journal · 6/29/2026
Chinese-Made Electric Motorcycles Surge Abroad as Rising Fuel Costs Drive Export Growth
Amid rising fuel prices, Chinese-made electric motorcycles are rapidly gaining market share overseas. Leveraging low costs and mass-production capacity, exports are expanding mainly across emerging markets in Southeast Asia and Africa, further strengthening China's presence in the electric motorcycle supply chain.
China.org.cn · 6/28/2026
China's Electric Motorcycles Accelerate Overseas Expansion, Powered by Rising Fuel Costs
Amid rising fuel prices, Chinese-made electric motorcycles are rapidly building a presence in overseas markets. Leveraging low running costs, sales are growing primarily in emerging markets, positioning Chinese brands as a key driver of the global shift toward electric motorcycles.
China.org.cn · 6/28/2026
Chinese Electric Two-Wheelers Speed Into Overseas Markets as Fuel Prices Rise — Exports Accelerate
Riding the tailwind of rising fuel prices, Chinese-made electric motorcycles are rapidly gaining share in overseas markets. Leveraging affordable pricing and a broad lineup, exports are accelerating, particularly to Asia and Africa. The trend illustrates how surging gasoline prices are helping drive a global shift toward electric two-wheelers.
Xinhua · 6/27/2026
China's Electric Two-Wheeler Exports Surge, Up 68% Year-on-Year to About 7.2 Million Units in Q1
China's overseas exports of electric two-wheelers are expanding rapidly. Exports in Q1 2026 reached about 7.2 million units, up 68.2% year-on-year, following a 2025 total of over 26.7 million units and roughly $6.83 billion. Orders from Europe remain strong amid high fuel prices, with the vehicles also gaining recognition for their performance, technology, and design.
Xinhua · 6/27/2026
CFMoto's V4 Superbike Hits 315.82km/h, Sets New Speed Record for a Chinese-Made Gas-Powered Bike
A prototype of Chinese brand CFMoto's superbike, the "V4 SR-RR," recorded 315.82km/h (196.2mph) at a test track in Jiangxi Province on June 15, setting a new top-speed record for a Chinese-made gasoline motorcycle. The in-house-developed V4 displaces 997cc and produces over 210 horsepower (latest figure: 212hp at 14,500rpm). It's also equipped with an electric active wing that reduces aerodynamic drag by 12% during acceleration, with a production version expected in 2027.
Cycle World · 6/25/2026
China's EV Exports Hit a New Record Again as Southeast Asia's Electrification Drives Demand
China's exports of electric vehicles, including electric motorcycles, have set a new record once again. Southeast Asian countries are rapidly shifting toward electrification, becoming a key destination for Chinese-made EVs. Backed by price competitiveness and a deep supply chain, China is further strengthening its presence in the global electric mobility supply network.
Electrek · 6/24/2026
Aima Launches 3 High-Performance 'Black Wing S360' Electric Models
Chinese electric two-wheeler giant Aima launched its high-performance "Black Wing S360" series on June 17. Three variants are available, the S360 eSport, S360 Track, and S360 Cyber, sold through official flagship stores on Tmall and JD.com.
摩托之家 Motuo8 · 6/24/2026
China's Navee, an Electric Scooter Company, Builds a Ground-Effect Craft — An Unusual Concept
Chinese electric scooter company Navee has built the WaveFly, a vehicle that skims just above the water's surface using ground effect. It's an unusual concept for a scooter company, with RideApart noting the company 'really built it, no joke.'
RideApart · 6/22/2026
Gogoro to Launch New In-Wheel-Motor Electric Scooter, Riding Taiwan's EV Demand Recovery
Taiwan's Gogoro is launching a new electric scooter equipped with an in-wheel motor. Featuring dual batteries and improved performance, it targets the 100-125cc gasoline scooter segment. Riding the tailwind of Taiwan's electric scooter demand recovering from a slump, it's a model aimed at reinforcing the company's position in its core market.
Digitimes · 6/22/2026
China to Enforce New National Motorcycle Standards From July 1, Six Major Changes for E-Bikes
According to Chinese media, China will implement new national standards for motorcycles starting July 1. Six major changes specifically target electric motorcycles, with key points owners need to know now clearly laid out. The regulatory update, covering one of the world's largest electric two-wheeler markets, will affect vehicle specifications and usage conditions.
有驾 · 6/22/2026
Taiwan's Shared Scooter Market Shifts as WeMo Adopts 3,000 Gogoro Units, Breaking From KYMCO
Taiwanese shared scooter operator WeMo has made its first large-scale adoption of Gogoro electric scooters, purchasing 3,000 units. It marks a shift away from a nearly decade-long reliance on KYMCO. KYMCO halted EV development following the appointment of a new chairman, and Gogoro's network of more than 2,700 battery-swap stations proved the deciding factor in the choice.
TVBS · 6/20/2026
China, the World's Largest Electric Two-Wheeler Market, Shifts Toward High-Performance Models
China remains the world's largest electric two-wheeler market, accounting for roughly 80% of global electric two-wheeler sales. Reports say the market has moved beyond its mass-adoption phase and is entering a new stage, shifting toward higher-spec, higher-performance models.
MEGA Chinamotor · 6/20/2026
Zeeho Unveils 3 Electric Models — AE2 Pro, MO3, MO2i — From ¥3,299
Chinese EV brand Zeeho held a launch event on June 16, unveiling three new electric models: the AE2 Pro, MO3, and MO2i. Eight variants in total were on display, with prices starting from ¥3,299 (RMB). All are scheduled to go on sale later this year.
机车网 Jiche · 6/18/2026
China's VTR01 Electric Sport Model Arrives with 3000W-5000W Rated Output and Two Battery Options
China's Yixing Shidai has unveiled a versatile electric sport scooter, the "VTR01." With a highly distinctive look resembling an ADV-style gasoline scooter, the standard version carries a 3000W-rated hub motor while the high-output version steps up to 5000W, with two battery configurations to choose from.
机车网 Jiche · 6/18/2026
China's QINGQI Opens Pre-Orders for "Suzuka 50," a License-Free Blue-Plate Mini Scooter
China's QINGQI has opened pre-orders for its small scooter, the "Suzuka 50." Two versions are offered — a Light and a High-Performance variant, with the latter adding a front hydraulic disc brake and an LCD instrument display. Classified as a license-free blue-plate light two-wheeler, its styling leans closer to that of an electric-assist bicycle.
jiche · 6/18/2026
China's Electric Sportbike Shouqu S300 Chases the Fastest Circuit Record for a Production Electric Motorcycle
China's electric sportbike, the Shouqu S300, is chasing the fastest circuit record for a production electric motorcycle. At Xiamen International Circuit it recorded a measured top speed of 162 km/h and a lap of 1:05.008, setting a new best for production electric motorcycles at that circuit. Fully production-spec, it attempted a new record at Zhuhai International Circuit on June 10.
摩托之家 Motuo8 · 6/8/2026
Taipei, Taiwan's Scooter Capital, Moves Toward Full Electrification
Taipei, the capital of scooter powerhouse Taiwan, is moving toward full electrification of its two-wheelers. As a city crisscrossed by countless scooters shifts decisively to electric power, it's drawing attention as a model for the electrification of urban mobility in Asia. An expanding battery-swap network is helping drive adoption.
CleanTechnica · 4/26/2026