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+===== Legal =====
+== New WA Law Draws Line Between E-Bikes And E-Motorcycles Starting June 11 ==
+ONE News staff - Jun 3, 2026 / Updated Jun 3, 2026
+GRANT COUNTY — The Grant County Sheriff’s Office says it is seeing an increase in electric motorcycles being operated on county roads and city streets, prompting a public reminder about a new Washington law that more clearly separates legal electric-assisted bicycles from electric motorcycles and other motor vehicles.
+Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6110 takes effect Thursday, June 11, and updates Washington’s definition of an electric-assisted bicycle. The law comes as powerful electric two-wheel vehicles have grown in popularity statewide, especially among teenagers and young adults.
+The Sheriff’s Office said many riders and families may not realize that some electric motorcycles do not qualify as e-bikes under state law and may instead be regulated as motorcycles, mopeds or other motor vehicles.
+“Our goal is education, prevention, and safety,” the Sheriff’s Office said in a social media post. “We recognize that many riders and families may not be aware of how state law classifies these vehicles or what requirements apply.”
+Under the new law, an electric-assisted bicycle in Washington must have fully operable pedals, an electric motor rated at 750 watts or less and meet one of the state’s three e-bike classifications.
+Class 1 e-bikes provide motor assistance only while the rider is pedaling and stop assisting once the bicycle reaches 20 mph. Class 2 e-bikes may be powered by the motor alone but cannot provide assistance above 20 mph. Class 3 e-bikes provide assistance only while the rider is pedaling, stop assisting at 28 mph and must be equipped with a speedometer.
+https://www.yoursourceone.com/columbia_basin/new-wa-law-draws-line-between-e-bikes-and-e-motorcycles-starting-june-11/article_79ded0bd-413e-4d49-8e5b-aad7588b6bed.html
+====== 125cc ======
+== What is a 125cc electric motorcycle and why are they so important right now? ==
+Micah Toll - Jun 14 2026 10:47 pm PT
+When many riders hear about a new electric motorcycle, they tend to compare it to the flagship machines that dominate the headlines. Bikes like those from Zero or LiveWire have shown that electric motorcycles can be fast, powerful, and technologically impressive. They’ve also shown that they can be expensive.
+But a much more interesting battle may be happening lower down the power scale.
+Recent news that LiveWire has begun production of its upcoming S4 Honcho has put the spotlight on what many people are calling a “125cc-equivalent” electric motorcycle. That description can be a little confusing because electric motorcycles don’t really have engine displacement. There are no pistons moving up and down, after all, and so there aren’t any cc’s to speak of.
+Instead, “125cc-equivalent” is really a way to describe the overall riding experience using legacy language from the olden times, when motorcycles relied on repeated small explosions for locomotion.
+Those descriptors put electric motorcycles in classes roughly comparable in speed and power to gasoline-powered motorcycles.
+While LiveWire hasn’t yet listed the exact motor spec, the upcoming S4 Honcho is expected to top out at around 59 mph (95 km/h), making it a machine built primarily for urban riding, suburban commuting, and shorter hops on smaller highways. It isn’t really intended to spend hours cruising down an interstate at 75 mph (120 km/h). In that sense, it occupies much the same role as a traditional 125cc gasoline motorcycle.
+https://electrek.co/2026/06/14/what-is-a-125cc-electric-motorcycle-and-why-are-they-so-important-right-now/
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 Read More: https://www.jalopnik.com/1914935/livewire-zero-release-smaller-affordable-ev-motorcycles/
+==== S4 Honcho ====
+== LiveWire’s 125cc-equivalent electric fun bikes begin revealing their secrets ==
+Micah Toll - May 24 2026 5:23 am PT
+We’re finally starting to learn more about LiveWire’s upcoming S4 Honcho electric motorcycles as the company begins showing off pre-production prototypes around the US ahead of launch.
+The bikes were originally expected to arrive in spring 2026 after first being unveiled at EICMA last year, but the latest reports from recent motorcycle shows now point to a summer rollout instead.
+Even with some lingering unanswered questions, the S4 Honcho mini-moto is shaping up to be one of LiveWire’s most interesting products yet.
+The company is preparing two versions of the bike: the street-legal S4 Honcho Street and the off-road-focused S4 Honcho Trail. Both are built around LiveWire’s new S4 platform and are aimed at the increasingly popular lightweight “fun bike” category that has exploded in recent years thanks to bikes like Honda’s Grom and, perhaps more importantly, a wave of lightweight electric minibikes.
+As much as lightweight e-motos have helped grow the category, few options are available for true street-legal options, making the road-ready S4 Honcho Street an even more enticing prospect.
+https://electrek.co/2026/05/24/livewires-125cc-equivalent-electric-fun-bikes-begin-revealing-their-secrets/
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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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+== Royal Enfield reveals first electric motorcycle specs and they’re ridiculous ==
+Micah Toll - Apr 7 2026 5:20 am PT
+Royal Enfield has officially pulled the wraps off the full specifications of its first electric motorcycle, the beautifully designed Flying Flea C6, ahead of its April 10 launch in India. And while there’s a lot to like about the bike on paper, one particular number stands out so much that it almost overshadows everything else.
+I’m talking, of course, about the range rating.
+But let’s get all the other new tech specs out of the way first.
+The Flying Flea C6 is powered by a 15.4 kW permanent magnet synchronous motor, delivering up to 60 Nm of torque. That’s enough to push the lightweight 124 kg (273 lb) bike from 0 to 60 km/h (37 mph) in just 3.7 seconds, with a top speed of 115 km/h (71 mph). For a small, urban-focused electric motorcycle, those are solid numbers that should make it feel quick and responsive in city traffic.
+Basically, the bike landed pretty much where we all thought it would in terms of speed and power, putting it in the Goldilocks zone for small commuter electric motorcycles.
+The bike is also fairly tech-heavy for something in this segment. It comes with features like cornering ABS, traction control, ride modes (including customizable settings), a touchscreen TFT display with smartphone connectivity, navigation via Google, and even wireless phone charging. Lighting is fully LED, and the design leans heavily into a retro-inspired aesthetic, including a girder-style front fork and a minimalist, floating seat.
+https://electrek.co/2026/04/07/royal-enfield-reveals-first-electric-motorcycle-specs-and-theyre-ridiculous/
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 https://www.inverse.com/tech/ryvid-outset-electric-motorcycle-price-release-date-metacycle
+====== Segway ======
+== Segway’s wild new 60 MPH electric dirt bike is now officially on sale ==
+Micah Toll - May 15 2026 9:57 pm PT
+Segway’s new Xaber 300 electric dirt bike is officially available for purchase starting today, with the company also confirming that the bike is now arriving at authorized dealers around the US.
+The launch marks Segway’s latest push deeper into the electric powersports market, and the Xaber 300 is easily the company’s most serious off-road machine yet.
+Despite the Segway name still being most closely associated with scooters for many people, the company has spent the last several years steadily expanding into higher-performance electric two-wheelers.
+The Xaber 300 takes that evolution to another level, delivering specs that place it firmly in lightweight electric motorcycle territory.
+https://electrek.co/2026/05/15/segways-wild-new-60-mph-electric-dirt-bike-is-now-officially-on-sale/
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 https://electrek.co/2023/11/11/yadea-unveils-99-mph-electric-motorcycle-that-charges-in-10-minutes/
+==  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/