electric motorcycles

DUCATI’S ELECTRIC research continues

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Mark Lancaster

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16th September 2025

Ducati’s electric research continues with the V21L prototype and solid-state batteries With the FIM MotoE World Championship on hold, research into developing Ducati’s in-house expertise in alternative technologies to internal combustion continues…Ducati is conducting a study on solid-state batteries together with the VW Group, which was presented at the IAA Mobility in MunichBorgo Panigale (Bologna,…
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ROYAL ENFIELD: Flying goat

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Mark Lancaster

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30th July 2025

It’s not often that you find yourself drooling at the chassis tech on an electric motorbike. But that’s just what we were doing at the ABR Festival last month, when we clapped eyes on this piece of work. It’s the Royal Enfield Flying Goat – a prototype EV bike, handbuilt by the firm’s R&D engineers…
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TORQUING POINT: Electric Bikes (Part One)

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Mark Lancaster

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20th May 2025

Alan Dowds introduces Part One in this series looking at Electric Bikes: It’s not been a straightforward change, but electric power has become essentially mainstream in the car world. Where I live, in SW London, battery-powered four-wheelers are everywhere, with even the recently-cursed Tesla brand a common sight. Add in hybrid designs, with both electric…
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ZERO: SR/F Tested

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Mark Lancaster

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19th May 2025

Alan Dowds reports… I’ve ridden some very rare bikes over the years. MV Agusta Serie Oro and Ducati ‘R’ superbikes; MotoGP and WSBK race bikes; high-end custom Harley-Davidsons; one-off turbocharged specials. But I can’t think of another machine as unusual as the one I’m currently thraping up and down my local photo corner. I’ve never…
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STARK Varg EX

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Mark Lancaster

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4th February 2025

Convinced that there’s no scope for an electric performance bike? The off-road world begs to differ, according to Alan Dowds. The battery-powered dirtbike segment is growing, with the problems of range being addressed, and other benefits like light weight, big power, plus no clutch or gears to manage appealing to many. The Stark Varg MX…
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Flying Flea: From Royal Enfield

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Mark Lancaster

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4th January 2025

One thing you can’t accuse Royal Enfield of is underselling its heritage (and rightly so). The firm’s British ancestor firm built small, folding 125cc R.E. model motorbikes for Allied paratroopers in the Second World War, nicknamed the Flying Flea. They were dropped into battle alongside the soldiers, giving quick, easy field transport and communications in…
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TESTED: VMOTO Stash

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Mark Lancaster

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12th December 2024

Andy Bell plugged in and played… What is it? In the UK, Vmoto is one of the main companies within the electric motorcycle market. The Stash was first revealed in 2021 but wasn’t available on the market until earlier this year. It is at the upper end of the price range for Vmoto’s machines but…
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CAN-AM: All-new electric motorcycles to be at Motorcycle Live!

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Mark Lancaster

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31st October 2024

Experience the highly anticipated arrival of Can-Am’s revolutionary electric motorcycles as they make their UK debut at Motorcycle Live 2024, in hall 3 stand 3C10. Embracing user-centric design, the all-new Can-Am Pulse and Can-Am Origin promises a seamless blend of cutting-edge electric technology, connectivity, and exhilarating riding capabilities, catering to both new and seasoned riders…
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VMOTO: CPx Pro has the X-Factor

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Mark Lancaster

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1st October 2024

Vmoto’s CPx Pro is taking it to the petrol-powered competition in a big way… Vmoto’s been the top-selling electric bike brand in the UK for years now, thanks to its range of well-priced urban mobility machinery. You’re most likely to have seen its product delivering food or parcels in a city, but many commuters use…
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ELECTRIC: What does our future look like?

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Mark Lancaster

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18th May 2024

Bob Pickett’s been investigating and has spoken to Dale Robinson, Zero Motorcycles‘ UK Manager. Here’s what you need to know… The UK Government has decreed the end of production of ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) vehicles from 2035. Manufacturers like Maeving are filling the small-capacity space, but with just 11 years to go, the range of…
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