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+====== 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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 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
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+===== 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/
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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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+==  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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+== 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/
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