21/01/23
The British manufacturer, Zapp, which specialises in electric bikes, has announced a new facility in Bangkok, Thailand, near the Bangkok Cybertech District.
Motorcycle Industry News
20/01/23
Energica has reported its Experia electric touring motorcycle has accounted for 55% of its 2022 pre-sale orders as part of its 2022 vs 2021 report.
19/01/23
Self-driving cars could almost double traffic congestion in the UK, and a study in America shows the mind-boggling computing power needed to run them.
16/01/23
The Morbidelli name could be returning to motorcycles in the near future thanks to a potential revival of the brand from Chinese manufacturer, Keeway.
13/01/23
Honda has announced a new joint venture for battery production and supply with LG Energy Solutions, with production based in the US.
13/01/23
The Suzuki GSX-S1000GT has been confirmed as the best selling motorcycle in the sports touring category for 2022, after going on sale in April.
13/01/23
Piaggio is preparing a new development for its three-wheeled MP3 scooter range, with a fixed front fairing emerging in patent filings.
12/01/23
2022 has been confirmed as Ducati's most successful year to date, as it marked its first year with over 60,000 motorcycles delivered.
10/01/23
Piaggio is developing a variable valve timing system that could be used not only on the high performance models of Aprilia but also smaller bikes.
10/01/23
For the first time since the start of the Russian invasion, petrol prices in the UK have begun to stabilise, with the AA reporting that the average cost of a litre of fuel is now below £1.50.
10/01/23
A breakthrough in solid state battery technology discovered by a Japanese university could reduce charging times for electric bikes to just minutes.
09/01/23
New motorcycle registrations held on in December, to end 2022 with slight growth in the two-wheeled sector
09/01/23
The Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, has made clear her opposition to the 2035 ban on non-zero emission vehicles in the EU.
09/01/23
Royal Enfield has acquired a 10 percent share in off-road electric motorcycle maker Stark Varg
05/01/23
The KTM LC8c engine is slated for a major overhaul, according to patent filings made by KTM's Chinese partners at CFMoto.
04/01/23
Gaining a motorcycle licence currently is a drawn-out, expensive, and complex task, although it might be about to get a bit more simple
29/12/22
A new fuel plant has been opened by Porsche. The plant will only produce synthetic fuels made from CO2 and water, and will be upscaled through the 2020s.
23/12/22
Ducati has opened a new building in Borgo Panigale where the finishing aesthetic touches will be applied to its motorcycles.
21/12/22
The aftereffects of Covid-19 can very much still be felt, as motorcycle events set for 2023 are cancelled in Germany
17/12/22
The Italian manufacturer, Sidi, which is known for producing motorcycle boots and cycling shoes, has been acquired by Italmobiliare.
16/12/22
The EU is looking to add further bureaucracy to the two-wheeled world, which could lead to motorcycle ‘recycling’ only taking place at ‘treatment facilities’
12/12/22
The annual ACEM conference saw the European motorcycle industry consider and discuss its future plans, particularly regarding decarbonisation.
09/12/22
The MCIA data is in, and while new motorcycle registrations did fall in November, the UK is still on track for growth compared to 2021
09/12/22
Honda has announced two new dealers in the UK, with Staffordshire Honda in Newcastle-under-Lyme and Youles Honda in Manchester.