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+====== Bakcou ======
+== This Affordable New Off-Road Motorcycle Is So Cool, You’ll Forget It’s Electric ==
+Utah-based e-bike brand Bakcou makes the jump to motos with a two-wheeler that could leave gas-powered rivals in the dust.
+Steve Mazzucchi - June 3, 2025
+Beyond starting out with electric motorcycles (we see you, Zero), there are a couple ways an existing brand can get into the business.
+One approach we have covered a fair amount: when traditional moto manufacturers such as Harley-Davidson and Royal Enfield step away from internal combustion.
+The other is perhaps less common: when an e-bike maker steps up to building motorcycles.
+It can be debated which background leads to better bikes, but one thing we can’t argue is whether one particular brand in the latter category knows what it’s doing.
+Because the first electric motorcycle from Bakcou, the Puma X22 SD, looks like an absolute banger.
+https://www.gearpatrol.com/motorcycles/bakcou-puma-x22-sd-electric-motorcycle/
+====== Beachman ======
+== This cool-looking electric motorcycle wants to pretend to be an e-bike [Update] ==
+Micah Toll - Jul 27 2025 5:28 am PT
+Canadian startup Beachman has just unveiled its latest electric two-wheeler, the ’64, a vintage-styled electric motorcycle that looks like it rolled straight out of the 1960s. With throwback café racer design and a respectable top speed of 45 mph (72 km/h), it’s a slick little ride with a curious twist: it calls itself an e-bike.
+[Update: A previous version of this article incorrectly stated that the Beachman ’64 E-bike did not have pedals. In fact, it does have small cranks and pedals folded up against the bike, mounted to the swingarm.]
+It’s not just a casual reference, but it’s baked into the name. The full model name on Beachman’s website is the ’64 E-Bike.
+While I’d generally be inclined to give them the benefit of the doubt, since many motorcyclists refer to electric motorcycles as “e-bikes” and the term has a broad definition in colloquial usage, the company is obviously casting more in the “electric bicycle” end of the spectrum. They even say on their website that it is “rideable as either a Class II E-Bike or a Registered Moped (in most states).”
+https://electrek.co/2025/07/27/this-cool-looking-electric-motorcycle-wants-to-pretend-to-be-an-e-bike/
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+==== Origin ====
+== 2025 Can-Am Origin test ride: a rugged, high-tech return to two-wheel fun ==
+Zac Hall - Jul 19 2025 5:00 am PT
+The 2025 Can-Am Origin electric motorcycle is the pinnacle of fun, just as long as your good time can fit into 69 miles of riding between charges. What it lacks in long-distance range, it makes up for in versatility, rugged style, and instant torque that’s ready for the road and trail. Each twist of the throttle delivers immediate electric propulsion. Its futuristic design and stealthy motor hum make the Origin a dual-sport machine pulled from tomorrow that wonderfully celebrates Can-Am’s two-wheeled heritage of decades past. I also spent some time on the road with the more approachable Can-Am Pulse, a standard street bike with a slight range advantage.
+https://electrek.co/2025/07/19/can-am-origin-pulse-electric-motorcycles-review/
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 https://electrek.co/2022/10/28/italian-electric-motorcycle-maker-energica-motor/
+== It’s true: High-performance electric motorcycle brand Energica is back ==
+Micah Toll - Jul 19 2025 1:37 am PT
+Italian electric motorcycle manufacturer Energica has just been handed a lifeline. Previously owned by US company Ideanomics, the famed motorcycle brand entered insolvency late last year after a period of financial duress prevented it from making payroll and continuing production.
+Now, a new group of investors from Singapore has stepped in to take over.
+The news was shared on Energica’s YouTube channel, and the company confirmed on LinkedIn that “The judicial process undergoing the sale of Energica has received an offer with a significant deposit from investors based in Singapore.” Energica says that the investors, who so far remain unnamed, “are enthusiasts that believe in, and share the common values of Energica.”
+While it’s not certain how the buyout and revival will unfold, it appears that Energica is planning on getting the band back together. “If the process comes through successfully,” the company explained, “the same team behind Energica will be entrusted to run the operations, and we will continue creating cutting-edge technologies for our customers.”
+With many of Energica’s impressive electric motorcycles already in circulation from years of sales leading up to the 2024 bankruptcy, the company seems focused on starting by supporting those riders. ” Our first order of business is to support the customers and community. The judicial process will be completed in 60 days, and we will continue to share updates during the time.”
+https://electrek.co/2025/07/19/its-true-high-performance-electric-motorcycle-brand-energica-is-back/
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+== LiveWire, Zero Join The Grom Squad With Smaller, More Affordable Electric Motorcycles ==
+Justin Hughes - July 18, 2025 3:25 pm EST
+LiveWire took the opportunity at Harley-Davidson Homecoming 2025 to display a pair of concept bikes unlike anything we've seen from the electric brand before. An Instagram post shows off two little unnamed bikes that LiveWire says are 125cc equivalents, pitting them against the Honda Grom and other minibikes. One of them looks ready to hit the streets, while the other sports knobby tires and a number plate to tear up the dirt. In the post, LiveWire says the seat height is 30 inches, and the bikes will go from 0-30 mph in about three seconds, with a top speed of 53 mph. Their range is about 100 miles using swappable batteries, something no other LiveWire currently offers.
+We learned that LiveWire was looking at smaller bikes last year at the EICMA show, where it announced a partnership with Kymco to build electric scooters. We didn't see these Grom-sized bikes coming, but they make perfect sense. My Kawasaki Z125 minibike uses a lot of scooter parts, such as the 12-inch wheels, tires, and brakes. If you zoom in on LiveWire's pictures, the Kymco name on the front brake caliper is clearly visible. Kymco also has its Ionex EV platform featuring swappable batteries. "Kymco's Ionex technology is expected to be the driving force behind the potential cooperation between LiveWire and Kymco for smaller electric motorbikes," Kymco CEO Allen Ko told RideApart in 2023. We don't know for sure, but chances are good that these bikes are using it.
+Read More: https://www.jalopnik.com/1914935/livewire-zero-release-smaller-affordable-ev-motorcycles/
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 https://electrek.co/2025/05/31/first-production-electric-honda-motorcycle-debuts-in-beijing-and-its-a-cafe-racer/
+== Honda’s New EV Motorcycle Patent Seriously Looks Like An Electric Superbike ==
+The tech is nothing short of groundbreaking—and a tad reminiscent of a previous Honda project.
+Öhlins Debuts SmartEC3 Semi-Active Suspension On 2024 Honda Fireblade SP
+Enrico Punsalang - Jul 21, at 7:54am ET
+In today’s superbike wars, it’s easy to get caught up in the spectacle of wings, launch control, and MotoGP-derived dashboards. The BMW S 1000 RR flexes its Euro-tech muscle. The Ducati Panigale V4 struts its Italian drama. But ask anyone who’s been around long enough and they’ll tell you—before all the spec-sheet battles and social media bragging rights, there was Honda. And if any brand has earned the right to quietly shake the industry with a single patent filing, it’s them.
+Honda doesn’t just build fast bikes. They build foundations. The original Fireblade didn’t show up with brute horsepower. It showed up with smarter engineering. In the 90s, it broke the mold by shedding weight instead of chasing top-end numbers, carving out the “Total Control” philosophy that made it one of the most balanced sportbikes of its time. Over the years, the Fireblade evolved from a streetfighter with race leanings into a full-blown superbike weapon, with the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP being the most extreme iteration yet.
+Now, Honda’s latest patent suggests the Fireblade’s legacy might be headed into electric territory. And it’s not just a sketch on paper. This new layout carries the kind of engineering focus that hints at serious intent.
+So what’s actually in the patent?
+https://www.rideapart.com/news/766272/honda-electric-superbike-patent-close-look/
+== Honda teases its first full-size e-motorcycle with fast charging ==
+The new bike appears to be based on the company's EV Fun Concept and likely won't be available outside of Europe.
+Ian Carlos Campbell - Updated Thu, September 4, 2025 at 11:51 AM PDT
+Honda is preparing to announce its first electric motorcycle with fast charging, based on a new teaser video the company shared on Instagram. The video shows off the new e-motorcycle on test rides in Europe and teases the date, September 16, when Honda will presumably introduce it. Plans to expand Honda's lineup of electric motorcycles have been in the works since at least 2022, when the company announced it would release "10 or more" e-motorcycles by 2025.
+The new motorcycle is under a wrap of black and white camouflage in the video, but Electrek writes that it shares a striking resemblance to the "EV Fun Concept" motorcycle Honda introduced at EICMA 2024, a motorcycle trade show in Milan. At the time, Honda said the boxy concept was designed to offer "performance equivalent to a mid-sized internal combustion engine (ICE) motorcycle" and be compatible with CCS2 quick chargers, an EV fast charging standard in Europe. It also has "a cruising range of over 100km," according to Honda.
+https://www.engadget.com/transportation/evs/honda-teases-its-first-full-size-e-motorcycle-with-fast-charging-185116652.html
+===== Honda Shine 100 =====
+== Honda’s new super low-cost electric motorcycle could come at the perfect time  ==
+Micah Toll - Jul 18 2025 1:37 am PT
+Earlier this week, we covered Honda’s new patent images that revealed what looks to be a production-ready, ultra-low-cost electric motorcycle from the world’s most prolific motorcycle maker. While the company hasn’t officially announced plans to bring the bike to market, the level of detail in the patent suggests one thing loud and clear: Honda’s electric commuter is no longer just a concept – it’s waiting on a green light from the boardroom. And if they’re still debating giving it the thumbs up or down, then now would be the perfect time to make everyone’s day and release this thing to the world.
+To be fair, we don’t really know what the bike would look like since we only have the technical drawings in the patent that showcase an electric motorcycle built on the frame of a Honda Shine 100, the company’s smash-hit 99cc commuter bike that has proven incredibly popular in India.
+The images above and below show an AI interpretation of how the electric version could look, taking the technical drawings of the bike from the patent and applying styling similar to the Shine 100. But if this is any indication, it could slot nicely into Honda’s lineup.
+https://electrek.co/2025/07/18/hondas-new-super-low-cost-electric-motorcycle-could-come-at-the-perfect-time/
+===== Honda WN7 =====
+== “This Kills Gas Motorcycles Forever”: Honda’s First Electric Bike Charges 80% In 30 Minutes While Costing $17,700 ==
+Honda has officially unveiled its first electric motorcycle, the WN7, marking a significant milestone in the company's commitment to sustainable transportation and innovative design.
+Noah Bennett - 09/21/2025
+In a significant move, Honda has unveiled its first electric motorcycle, the WN7, marking a new chapter in the company’s storied history. This electric bike, recently showcased on the global stage, comes just days after Honda released its initial visuals. While its name is up for debate, the WN7 represents Honda’s commitment to innovation and sustainability. As the world grapples with environmental challenges, the introduction of electric vehicles by leading manufacturers like Honda is a promising step towards reducing carbon emissions and promoting cleaner transportation solutions.
+https://leftlanenews.com/this-kills-gas-motorcycles-forever-hondas-first-electric-bike-charges-80-in-30-minutes-while-costing-17700/920/
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+====== Oben Electric ======
+===== Oben Rorr EZ =====
+==  This electric moto costs less than an iPhone and is on Amazon ==
+Utkarsh Sood - July 22, 2025
+You’ve got to have a trick or two up your sleeve if you intend to break through a crowded EV market. And Indian two-wheeler startup Oben Electric has done just that by making its first electric motorcycle available on Amazon to a market of more than 150 million people.
+That’s one way to make your motorcycles accessible, especially in a crowded market like India’s. But Oben’s Rorr EZ is more than just an e-commerce shenanigan. It’s a proper urban EV that’s priced to perfection.
+There are three trim variants, and the top-of-the-line version will set you back by IN₹ 129,999 (about US$1,550) – believe it or not, that’s cheaper than buying the iPhone 16 Pro Max in India (US$1,625). An electric motorcycle cheaper than a phone? Surely it’s got to be a gimmick – right? Not this one.
+The Rorr EZ is offered in three different LFP battery pack configurations: 2.6 kWh, 3.4 kWh, and 4.4 kWh, with claimed ranges of 68 miles (110km), 87 miles (140 km), and 108 miles (175 km), respectively. Oben says that the battery can be charged to 80% in just 45 minutes.
+Instead of simply sourcing components from OEM suppliers, the company has been creating its own components, including vital parts like quick chargers, motors, batteries, and vehicle control units. Its LFP (lithium iron phosphate) battery technology is claimed to offer double the lifespan of traditional lithium-ion batteries and boasts 50% improved temperature resistance. And thanks to this, the Rorr EZ might make for an attractive option in India's extreme environment.
+The battery is paired with a 5.9-kW e-motor that produces 38.4 lb-ft (52 Nm) of torque and 7.5 kW of peak power. Top speed is listed at 59 mph (95 km/h) and a 0-25 mph (40 km/h) time of 3.3 seconds. Those aren’t exactly superbike numbers, but more than adequate for a large slice of the market.
+https://newatlas.com/motorcycles/oben-rorr-ez/
 ====== Obipus ======
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+===== Rebirth =====
+== Back from the dead? Bankrupted e-bike company SONDORS now pre-selling bikes again ==
+Micah Toll - Jun 4 2025 6:35 am PT
+The SONDORS electric bicycle company infamously went bankrupt in 2023, yet it now appears to be attempting a rise from the ashes. The company’s founder and former CEO Storm SONDORS is back at the helm and pre-selling a new electric motorbike with a somewhat familiar name – the Meta AT.
+But will riders be once bitten, twice shy?
+SONDORS originally burst onto the scene way back in 2015 – the early days of the US e-bike scene – by offering a $500 fat tire electric bike via a crowdfunding campaign. Many called it a scam after the company was late to deliver, and the bikes that did eventually arrive didn’t quite live up to some of the loftiest claims, but the company did ultimately deliver. In the nearly decade afterward, SONDORS continued following that same game plan: promising the moon for an unbelievably low price, then delivering something that was almost what they’d claimed and almost on time. But they always delivered.
+https://electrek.co/2025/06/04/back-from-the-dead-bankrupted-e-bike-company-sondors-now-pre-selling-bikes-again/
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+==  The electric Stark Varg EX is brutally fast but a little too unrefined ==
+This all-electric enduro monster needs a little more time in the oven.
+Tim Stevens – Jul 25, 2025 9:00 AM
+The sport of off-roading suffers from a fundamental discordance: The desire to get out into nature and the irreparable harm inherent in the process of off-roading. That harm comes not only from damage to the land itself, but from an environment polluted with both fumes and noise.
+Off-roading in an EV isn't exactly a panacea, but it goes a long way toward at least solving those last two concerns. Over the years, I've been lucky enough to off-road in quite a few extremely capable EVs, but none more so than the new Stark Varg EX. This thing is an all-terrain monster, a diminutive 264 lb (120 kg) motorcycle with twice the torque of a Porsche 911 GT3, enough capability to cross nearly anything you care to run it over, and just enough civility to be street-legal.
+It's a wildly impressive two-wheeled machine—but one that's not quite ready for primetime.
+https://arstechnica.com/cars/2025/07/the-stark-varg-ex-motorbike-is-an-all-terrain-all-electric-weapon/
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 https://www.autoweek.com/news/technology/a40708729/tarform-makes-the-right-electric-cafe-racer-motorcycle/
+====== Trevor Motorcycles ======
+== This EV Motorcycle Startup Is Looking for Investors, and One Could Be You ==
+It's a tough time to be an EV powersport startup, but this is a different way of approaching the problem.
+Robbie Bacon - Jun 12, 2025 at 9:06am ET
+If you've been following RideApart for long enough, you know we've been keeping tabs on Trevor Motorcycles and the Belgian company's planned expansion (https://www.rideapart.com/news/706161/trevor-motorcycles-global-expansion-2024/) across the EU, UK, US, and Canada. However, even established brands in the powersports industry are struggling to stay profitable, apart from Stark Future (https://www.rideapart.com/news/759497/stark-future-achieves-record-profitability/), which is crushing it, even in a rough economic climate for powersports brands (https://www.rideapart.com/news/749881/polaris-orv-workforce-cuts-expected-layoffs-2025/).
+Trevor Motorcycles is using a different approach to ensure that the company continues to grow: crowd investment.
+The electric motorcycle manufacturer has raised more than €1.5 million in funds, bringing the company's valuation to €5 million ($5,721,347.50) as of 2021. Now, you can invest in the company's equity at a share price of €30.76 ($35.20), with a pre-money valuation of €5,000,000. If you want to pull the trigger, follow this link (https://www.crowdcube.eu/companies/trevor-motorcycles-bv/pitches/bdW3DZ?country=IE).
+https://www.rideapart.com/news/762361/trevor-motorcycles-crowdfunding-campagin-ev/
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+==  World’s largest EV manufacturer is coming to the Western market ==
+Utkarsh Sood - December 05, 2025
+The motorcycle market is packed with global players. Some come with an expertise in engineering, some in design, others in historical roots, and with the onset of electric motos, brands of late also seem to come with the extra edge of modern-day innovation. But only one two-wheeler company can boast of being the world’s largest EV manufacturer (by volume): Yadea.
+The Chinese company sells more than 6 million electric two-wheelers in more than 80 countries every year. In comparison, America’s biggest electric vehicle (EV) company, Tesla, sold under 2 million units globally last year: 1,789,226 to be precise.
+Wuxi-based Yadea recently unveiled four motorcycles at the freshly concluded Motorcycle Live show, with the intention of bringing them all to Europe. The roll-out starts with the UK, thanks to a distribution deal with British tech mobility startup True Enterprises, which will take responsibility for sales and support.
+The four Yadea models on display at the expo were the GFX – an entry-level moped, Owin – a no-frills commuter scooter, Velax – a modern-styled urban scooter, and Keeness – a proper electric motorcycle.
+https://newatlas.com/motorcycles/yadea-comes-to-europe/
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+== Zero reveals prices for the new XE and XB electric dirtbikes ==
+Zero has begun its global delivery of the new XE and XB electric dirtbikes, after revealing prices for the two models.
-==== Neutrino ====
+Robert Jones - 01 Aug 2025
-== Is This Affordable, Adorable New Electric Motorcycle the Urban Bike of the Future? ==
+Zero Motorcycles has officially confirmed prices for its all-new XE and XB electric dirtbikes, which were first revealed as part of the brand’s “All Access Initiative”. More new models will be introduced in the future as part of the initiative.
-Meet Zero’s potentially game-changing Neutrino concept — and pray the brand rolls it out as the third All Access bike next summer.
+The California-based electric bike maker revealed the two new models towards the end of 2024, and at the time we expected the bikes to arrive with a competitive price tag. That’s exactly what has happened, with the XB model featuring an MSRP of £3,890.
-Steve Mazzucchi - November 5, 2024 / Updated November 6, 2024
+The XE will cost you £5,590, with much of the price bump coming thanks to the increased power, range, and top speed.
+The XB uses a 2.4kWh battery to produce 9.8bhp and a massive 275 Ib-ft of torque. The bike’s range lasts 47 miles at continuous rolling speeds of 31mph, while the XE has a range of 65 miles, again at 31mph. The more expensive XE model also produces 21bhp and 468 Ib-ft of torque.
+https://www.visordown.com/news/zero-motorcycles-confirms-uk-prices-xe-and-xb-electric-dirtbikes
-A longtime leader in the electric moto space, Zero Motorcycles has announced some pretty monumental plans for the future, revealing a new All Access strategy to reach more riders. At its core are six brand-new motorcycles covering multiple segments, all priced (wait for it) below $10,000.
-Impressive talk for a brand known for premium electric bikes priced well above that figure. But Zero is already putting its proverbial money where its mouth is. With research indicating a significant uptick in off-road interest, the brand just lifted the curtain on the first two motos, light and nimble trail bikes, the XE ($6,495) and XB ($4,195).
-Arriving next summer, these affordable offerings represent a significant shift for the brand (see more details below). However, they won’t be street-legal in the US — and the bike we are most excited about is the potential third of the six. Dubbed the Neutrino (concept), it might just be the key to a whole new crop of Zero super-fans. Here’s why.
-https://www.gearpatrol.com/motorcycles/zero-all-access-electric-motorcycles/
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+===== Line X =====
+== Zero begins deliveries of its new low-cost electric motorcycles ==
+Micah Toll - Jul 31 2025 3:38 am PT
+After kicking off production last month, Zero Motorcycles has now officially begun deliveries of its highly anticipated X Line models. The first wave of customers is taking delivery of their new Zero XE and Zero XB electric motorcycles, marking a major milestone for the company’s push into more affordable off-road and adventure EVs.
+“The delivery of the first X Line bikes is a major milestone for Zero and for the future of off-road EV performance,” said Zero CEO Sam Paschel. “It’s the start of a new chapter in how adventure riding is experienced. With the XB and XE, we’re making electric motorcycles more accessible and approachable for riders everywhere.”
+Zero first unveiled the X Line late last year, announcing the two-bike lineup aimed at adventure and trail riders. The XE and XB models were designed to be affordable new platforms, not just budget versions of Zero’s existing on-road bikes.
+Both bikes are designed to be street-legal in Europe, but are intended only for off-road riding in the US.
+https://electrek.co/2025/07/31/zero-begins-deliveries-of-its-new-low-cost-electric-motorcycles/
+===== Neutrino =====
+== Is This Affordable, Adorable New Electric Motorcycle the Urban Bike of the Future? ==
+Meet Zero’s potentially game-changing Neutrino concept — and pray the brand rolls it out as the third All Access bike next summer.
+Steve Mazzucchi - November 5, 2024 / Updated November 6, 2024
+A longtime leader in the electric moto space, Zero Motorcycles has announced some pretty monumental plans for the future, revealing a new All Access strategy to reach more riders. At its core are six brand-new motorcycles covering multiple segments, all priced (wait for it) below $10,000.
+Impressive talk for a brand known for premium electric bikes priced well above that figure. But Zero is already putting its proverbial money where its mouth is. With research indicating a significant uptick in off-road interest, the brand just lifted the curtain on the first two motos, light and nimble trail bikes, the XE ($6,495) and XB ($4,195).
+Arriving next summer, these affordable offerings represent a significant shift for the brand (see more details below). However, they won’t be street-legal in the US — and the bike we are most excited about is the potential third of the six. Dubbed the Neutrino (concept), it might just be the key to a whole new crop of Zero super-fans. Here’s why.
+https://www.gearpatrol.com/motorcycles/zero-all-access-electric-motorcycles/
 ====== Parts ======