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"electric" × Europe: 40 articles
SYM's TTLBT Maxi-Scooter Tested: 508cc, 45.5hp, and a €10,999 Price Tag
French outlet Le Repaire des Motards rode Taiwanese maker SYM's TTLBT maxi-scooter roughly 180km across Sardinia. The 508cc parallel-twin makes 45.5hp and comes with an electric windscreen, Apple CarPlay, and Bosch ABS. Reviewers liked the handling and engine, but flagged chain drive and the €10,999 price as barriers to wider adoption.
Le Repaire des Motards · 8/4/2026
Stark Future's H1 Revenue Jumps 46% to €86M, But Its 'Best-Selling Enduro' Claim Remains Unverified
Electric off-road brand Stark Future reported first-half 2026 revenue up 46% year-on-year to €86 million, delivering 8,124 motorcycles across motocross, enduro, and supermoto models and turning EBITDA-positive. The company markets its VARG as the world's best-selling enduro motorcycle, but it hasn't broken out model-specific sales or disclosed its methodology, making the claim difficult to verify independently.
MCNews · 8/3/2026
Augment 360 Folding Electric Moped Launches at 36 kg and 45 km/h
Finland’s Augment has launched the 360, an L1e-B electric moped that folds after parking and rolls on its own wheels, from €1,890. It weighs 36 kg, reaches 45 km/h, and claims 50 km of real-world range from a removable 1,080 Wh battery weighing about 5 kg. Folded width is 350 mm for elevator-based indoor storage.
The Pack (EV) · 7/30/2026
Finland’s Augment 360 Is a 36kg Foldable Electric Moped With 45km/h Top Speed
Finland’s Augment Mobility has unveiled the L1e-B-approved Augment 360 foldable electric moped. It weighs 36kg with one battery and folds to 126.5 × 35 × 118cm. The company claims a 45km/h top speed, roughly 50km of range and about 4.5 hours for a full charge; orders are open in selected European markets from €1,890.
Motouutiset · 7/29/2026
Ukraine Approves 2WD MUL.E Electric Motorcycle With Removable Generator
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence has approved the domestically developed MUL.E military electric motorcycle for ground forces. Independent motors drive both wheels for mud and sand, electric range is about 100km, and a removable petrol generator can charge the traction battery as well as radios, phones and FPV drones; a cargo trailer can also be attached.
Motouutiset · 7/29/2026
German Battery Giant Varta Files for Bankruptcy, Threatening Up to 3,000 Jobs
German battery giant Varta has filed for bankruptcy, with reports that up to 3,000 workers could lose their jobs. As electrification accelerates worldwide across two and four wheels, the collapse of a major maker of the batteries at its heart underlines the harsh competition facing Europe's battery industry and the fragility of the supply chain underpinning electric mobility.
GPone · 7/27/2026
Four Petrol Bikes and One Electric: 3,000+ km Across Dalmatia and Bosnia
The Pack shares a travel report of a mixed group, four petrol bikes and one electric, covering 3,000+ km across Dalmatia and Bosnia, a real-world, real-mileage test of how an EV holds up on a long tour.
The Pack (EV) · 7/27/2026
Stark Varg Gets 'Factory Edition' With Race-Spec KYB Works Suspension — A Production First
According to motorcycles.news, Stark Future is launching two exclusive limited editions of its electric off-road bike, the Varg. Limited to a combined 500 units, they will be the first production motorcycles fitted with full works-spec KYB suspension, normally reserved for race teams.
motorcycles.news · 7/24/2026
Stark Adds Factory-Spec MX and EX Limited Editions to Its Electric Motocrosser, the Varg
Stark Future has added factory-spec limited editions to its electric motocrosser, the Varg, drawing on know-how gained from international competition. The two variants, MX and EX, are fitted with KYB suspension and titanium parts. Production is capped at 200 units for the MX and 300 for the EX.
Moto.it · 7/22/2026
Stark Future Adds Limited Factory Editions of Electric Off-Roader VARG With KYB Works Suspension
Spain's Stark Future has added limited-production 'MX Factory Edition' and 'EX Factory Edition' models to its electric off-road VARG lineup. Developed with input from racing director Sebastien Tortelli, the editions feature works-level KYB suspension, taking the existing VARG's competition focus a step further.
The Pack (EV) · 7/22/2026
Stark Future Unveils Limited VARG MX and EX Factory Editions
Spain's Stark Future has revealed limited Factory Edition versions of its electric motocross bike, the VARG — 200 MX units and 300 EX units worldwide, priced at $15,990 and $16,990 respectively. They feature a full KYB Factory A-Kit suspension and titanium components that shave off roughly 1 kg, developed under Racing Director Sébastien Tortelli.
Racer X · 7/22/2026
Stark Unveils Limited Factory Editions of Electric MX/EX with KYB A-Kit Suspension for a Serious Build
Spain's Stark Future unveiled limited-edition Factory versions of its electric off-road 'VARG' — the MX Factory Edition and EX Factory Edition — in Barcelona on July 22. These serious builds feature KYB Factory A-Kit suspension, titanium components, and Dynamic Traction Control. Production is capped globally at just 200 MX and 300 EX units. Pricing is $15,990 for the MX and $16,990 for the EX.
Cycle News · 7/22/2026
Zero Unveils New LS1 Electric Scooter, Priced at €4,950 Through End of September
Zero Motorcycles has unveiled its new electric scooter, the LS1. It will be offered at a suggested retail price of €4,950 through September 30, 2026. Leading with an affordable price point, the model aims to spread electric scooters as an everyday mode of transportation.
GPone · 7/21/2026
Zero's Electric Scooter LS1 Priced at €4,950 in Limited-Time Offer Through End of September
Zero Motorcycles' new electric scooter, the LS1, is being offered at a manufacturer's suggested retail price of €4,950 through September 30, 2026. Known primarily for electric motorcycles, Zero is aiming to broaden its reach with a more accessible scooter price point.
Moto.it · 7/20/2026
German Electric Motorcycle Startup Black Tea Motorbikes Enters Preliminary Insolvency Administration
German electric motorcycle startup Black Tea Motorbikes has entered preliminary insolvency administration. The news underscores once again the difficulty of building hardware from scratch, dealing a tough blow to the electric two-wheeler industry.
The Pack (EV) · 7/20/2026
Austrian Workshop Hand-Sculpts a Fibreglass Tracker Body Onto a KTM EXC 500
Moritz Bree, working out of a workshop in the Austrian Alps, built a hand-crafted fibreglass monocoque body for a street-legal KTM EXC 500 enduro, sculpting the shape in clay first. The bike's suspension was lowered about 130mm and fitted with fresh 19-inch Excel rims and a Moto-Master front brake, while the stock fuel tank and electrics were kept in place to stay road-legal in Austria and Germany.
Pipeburn · 7/20/2026
Zero Cuts Price of New LS1 Electric Scooter to £4,200 for a Summer Push
Electric motorcycle maker Zero Motorcycles has announced it will drop the price of its new LS1 electric scooter to £4,200 through September 30. The commuter-focused model, with roughly 70 miles of range, becomes more accessible under the offer — a notable move for a brand best known for its premium positioning, as it pushes into everyday, budget-friendly territory.
Visordown · 7/16/2026
Zero Cuts Prices on LS1 Electric Scooter With Summer Campaign in Belgium and the Netherlands
Zero Motorcycles is running a summer discount on its LS1 electric scooter in Belgium and the Netherlands through September 30. In the Netherlands the price drops from €5,475 to €5,116, and in Belgium from €5,275 to €4,910. The 11kW LS1 sits in the 125cc-equivalent class with a range of up to 110km.
The Pack (EV) · 7/16/2026
Honda's First Full-Size Electric Motorcycle WN7 Arrives at European Dealers From June 2026, A2 License Eligible
Honda has announced that its first full-size electric motorcycle, the WN7, will roll out to European dealers starting in June 2026. The fixed battery pack is mounted low and central, reflecting a design philosophy closer to that of a car. The bike is A2-license eligible, with a power-restricted version also available for A1 license holders. It supports CCS2 fast charging. Technical specifications and pricing were not disclosed in this announcement.
Honda EU · 7/15/2026
France's NOIL Develops Electric Conversion Kits for Classic Mopeds and Scooters
According to The Pack, French company NOIL, based in Montreuil near Paris, has developed electric conversion kits for classic mopeds and scooters. The kits allow owners to replace their internal combustion engines with an electric powertrain.
The Pack · 7/15/2026
Custom Build of the British Electric Motorcycle Maeving RM1S Shows Craftsmanship Works Even on EVs
A culture outlet has featured a custom build of the British-made electric motorcycle Maeving RM1S by builder Roughchild. While electric motorcycles remain divisive among traditional enthusiasts, this build is presented as proof that careful engineering can elevate the riding experience regardless of powertrain type.
Return of the Cafe Racers · 7/14/2026
Honda V3R 900 E-Compressor Surfaces in Homologation Images
Homologation images of Honda's V-three-cylinder 'V3R 900 E-Compressor,' fitted with an electric supercharger and currently under development, have leaked, revealing a near-production look. The pairing of a V3 engine with an electric supercharger is a novel approach that, if it reaches production, would make for a unique power unit.
Visordown · 7/14/2026
UK Rider Jailed After Fleeing Police on Sur-Ron, Dumping E-Bike Off a Bridge
In Newport, UK, a rider on a Sur-Ron electric bike fled from police in a bizarre pursuit that ended with the machine being thrown off a bridge in an apparent attempt to destroy evidence. Police helicopter footage and a stinger device on the road brought the chase to an end, and the rider received a custodial sentence.
Visordown · 7/13/2026
Can You Ride an 11kW Electric Motorcycle on a Car License? Europe's Country-by-Country Rules Explained
The Pack has compiled a country-by-country breakdown of whether 11kW (A1-category) electric motorcycles can be ridden on a standard car (B) license in Europe. The 11kW figure is a continuous rating; the bikes can briefly exceed 40kW. Rules vary widely — France requires a 7-hour course, Germany requires B196, and Italy requires no training at all — and the article warns that most of these exemptions apply only domestically and don't carry over across borders.
The Pack (EV) · 7/12/2026
From Normandy, a 21-Year-Old Engineer Launches the Retro Electric Moped 'Barrolex'
A 21-year-old French engineer, Elias Barre, has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Ulule to bring his self-designed retro-styled electric moped, the Barrolex, into production. According to The Pack, the funding is meant to move the project from a running prototype to full-scale manufacturing. It's the challenge of a young creator, built in Normandy.
The Pack (EV) · 7/11/2026
French Magazine Tests Britain's Maeving RM2 125 Retro Electric—Putting Electric Power to the Test
France's Moto Magazine test rode British manufacturer Maeving's retro-styled electric model, the RM2. Equivalent to the 125cc class, this electric motorcycle pairs classic styling with a modern powertrain. The review examines a machine built more for practical urban riding than flash, evaluating it through an electric-specific lens—and asking how far electric power can make inroads into a category still dominated by gasoline models.
Moto Magazine (Motomag) · 7/10/2026
LiveWire and KYMCO Deepen Partnership to Develop an Electric Maxi-Scooter for Europe
LiveWire and KYMCO are strengthening their strategic partnership to develop an electric maxi-scooter aimed primarily at the European market. The premium electric maxi-scooter will use LiveWire's S2 Arrow powertrain, with launch planned for the first half of 2026.
LiveWire · 7/10/2026
France's J2R Unveils New Electric Prototype Developed with Design Studio Antracite
French electric motorcycle maker J2R has unveiled a new prototype co-developed with design studio Antracite. It features a design where the bodywork and structural frame share the same components, along with a motocross-derived riding position, geared fully toward urban use. It follows the urban e-moto "Smol," though specs such as power output and battery capacity remain undisclosed.
The Pack (EV) · 7/9/2026
Riding the Electric Scooter Silence S02 Through Nighttime Milan, With a Removable Battery You Can Charge at Home
A review rides the electric scooter Silence S02 through the streets of nighttime Milan. Its 5.6kWh battery delivers a real-world range of around 110km, consuming roughly 4.5kWh per 100km, with ECO mode limiting speed to 45km/h. Its standout feature is a removable battery fitted with a pull-out handle and wheels, allowing it to be taken off the bike and charged at home.
The Pack (EV) · 7/8/2026
Ziggy Puts the Electric Motocross Stark Varg MX Through Its Paces, Tests Bidirectional Charging
The electric off-road test series 'THE DIRT PACK' features test rider Ziggy (Zeger Verbeke) riding the Stark Varg MX. The bike produces up to 80 horsepower and 978Nm at the rear wheel, with output adjustable in real time from 10 to 80 horsepower. There's no clutch and no gears. On a Dutch track, Ziggy also tested bidirectional charging, powering the bike from a KIA electric van.
The Pack (EV) · 7/8/2026
Electric Bike Finishes Erzbergrodeo, Legend Graham Jarvis Among Just 14 Finishers
At the 30th Erzbergrodeo Red Bull Hare Scramble in Austria, an electric motorcycle lined up alongside combustion bikes for the first time in the event's history. Hard enduro legend Graham Jarvis, 51, finished 10th aboard his electric "Jarv-E," one of only 14 finishers overall and the sole rider from the 50-strong second row to make it to the end, marking one of the earliest electric finishes in enduro history.
RideApart · 7/6/2026
Honda's First Full-Size Electric Motorcycle WN7 Reaches Europe
Honda's first full-size electric motorcycle for Europe, the WN7, has begun reaching dealers. It packs a 9.3 kWh lithium-ion battery for 140 km of WMTC Mode 2 range, 50 kW of power on the A2-license version, and a 20-80% CCS2 fast charge in about 30 minutes. Pricing starts from €14,780 on the continent.
Carscoops · 7/6/2026
Honda Brings Massive Lineup to Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026, From Electric Prototypes to Historic Icons
Honda is mounting one of its largest-ever presences at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026, bringing together new car and motorcycle models, electrification prototypes, and historic competition machines. Highlights include the world dynamic debut of the Prelude HRC Concept, the public unveiling of the Honda Super-N, and a run up the hill climb.
Motociclismo Portugal · 7/4/2026
Ducati's Barni Racing Launches WorldSBK-Derived Electronics Kit for Customers
Storied WorldSBK privateer team Barni Spark Racing has teamed up with electronics specialist Mectronik to launch a competition kit for the Panigale, available to general customers. The move brings works-level electronics down to production bikes, giving track-focused Ducati owners a new option.
La Moto · 7/4/2026
Zero Motorcycles Launches Urban Electric Scooter LS1 as Centerpiece of 2026 Lineup Refresh
US-based Zero Motorcycles has unveiled the urban electric scooter "LS1" as the highlight of its lineup refresh for 2026. Developed for everyday city riding, it pairs a modern look with practical details, packed into a compact, highly efficient body. It marks a step by the traditionally sport-focused Zero into more accessible urban mobility.
motorcycles.news · 7/2/2026
Electric Motocross Maker Stark Offers Traction Control Free of Charge, Even to Existing Owners
Stark Future, known for its electric motocrosser the Varg, has announced it will offer traction control functionality to customers free of charge. The move leverages a key advantage of electric bikes — the ability to add features later via software. Extending the benefit to existing owners as well is drawing attention within the industry.
RideApart · 6/26/2026
The Definitive Commuter: 10 Recommended 125cc Scooters in the UK
A UK outlet has introduced 10 recommended 125cc scooters for commuters looking to avoid the discomfort and cost of public transport. The lineup ranges from the ever-reliable Honda PCX to the electric Zero LS1, offering easy, twist-and-go options.
Visordown · 6/26/2026
Stark Future Rolls Out Free OTA Traction Control Update for Varg Alpha
Electric motocross maker Stark Future has pushed a major update to owners of the Varg Alpha. Traction control is added wirelessly over the air, with no dealer visit required. It applies to all Alpha variants — MX, EX, and SM — embodying the kind of after-the-fact performance upgrade that's unique to electric motorcycles.
Visordown · 6/25/2026
Stark Delivers OTA Traction Control Update for Electric MX VARG Alpha
Spain's Stark Future has rolled out a free over-the-air update adding traction control for all owners of its electric motocrosser, the VARG Alpha. It applies to the MX, EX, and SM Alpha variants. It's a distinctly electric-MX kind of evolution — features added after purchase, much like a smartphone update.
The Pack (EV) · 6/24/2026
Electric Motorcycle 'Silent Ride' Comes to London for the First Time on July 4
Reload Land will hold its first London edition of the 'Silent Ride,' a group ride for electric motorcycles, on July 4. Following stops in Berlin, Paris, and Milan, the event expands to another major European city, held in partnership with Maeving. It's a new culture event where riders cruise quietly through the city on electric motorcycles and scooters.
The Pack (EV) · 6/24/2026