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+== Yes, electric motorcycles will replace gasoline motorcycles, but not the way you think ==
+Micah Toll - Nov 1 2026 10:26 am PT
+For years, the conventional wisdom surrounding electric motorcycles has been fairly straightforward: Build an electric motorcycle that’s just as good as a gasoline-powered motorcycle, make it affordable enough, and eventually riders will switch.
+It’s essentially the same playbook that electric cars have followed. Make the electric version competitive enough, and eventually the market will move in that direction.
+But I think we’ve been looking at electric motorcycles all wrong. Because the future of electric motorcycles isn’t necessarily about convincing today’s gasoline motorcycle riders to switch. It’s about the next generation of riders who won’t have any reason to start with gasoline in the first place.
+And that’s a much bigger deal than it might sound. In fact, it’s the entire key to the puzzle. Because make no mistake, the future of motorcycling is electric. It just won’t happen the way most people think.
+https://electrek.co/2026/11/01/yes-electric-motorcycles-will-replace-gasoline-motorcycles-but-not-the-way-you-think/
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+== Everyone wants an electric pickup truck. I want more electric 125cc motorcycles ==
+Micah Toll - Nov 8 2026 1:37 am PT
+If you follow the EV industry in North America, you’d be forgiven for thinking that the future of transportation revolves around electric SUVs and pickups. Every week seems to bring another teaser from a startup promising to reinvent the family car or truck. The latest electric SUVs, “coming soon” tiny trucks, lifestyle trucks, modular trucks, etc. Companies like Slate, TELO, and countless others have generated plenty of excitement, even if many of them still have everything left to prove.
+Don’t get me wrong – I hope they succeed. We need more affordable electric vehicles. But after spending nearly two decades covering a specific part of the electric-vehicle space and a good chunk of that time traveling around the world to see how people actually get around, I can’t help but wonder if we’re chasing the wrong prize here.
+Because while the West keeps trying to electrify pickup trucks and SUVs, much of the world has already settled on a far more sensible transportation appliance.
+It’s the humble 125cc motorcycle (https://electrek.co/2026/08/31/i-traded-my-electric-motorcycle-for-a-gasoline-bike-on-vacation-it-was-pretty-shocking/).
+https://electrek.co/2026/11/08/everyone-wants-an-electric-pickup-truck-i-want-more-electric-125cc-motorcycles/
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+====== Any Mobility ======
+This New EV Startup Wants You To Configure A Motorcycle Like It’s From IKEA
+Forget picking a paint color. ANY wants you choosing cargo doors, storage trays, and somewhere to put the dog.
+Enrico Punsalang - Sep 10, at 8:26am ET
+Online bike configurators are usually pretty good tools for discovering just how quickly a reasonably priced bike can become unreasonably expensive. Pick a color, add some heated grips, click the luggage box that costs more than your first motorcycle, and congratulations, you've configured a BMW GS.
+And now, a new Belgian EV startup by the name of ANY Mobility has apparently decided this process doesn't involve nearly enough clicking.
+ANY has opened the online configurator for its upcoming LUV1, and calling this thing customizable might be underselling it. Instead of simply picking colors and accessories, you're effectively rearranging chunks of the motorcycle around what you plan to do with it. It's less like speccing a motorcycle and more like wandering through IKEA deciding whether your weird Scandinavian shelving system needs another basket. Except this one does 62 miles per hour.
+https://www.rideapart.com/news/807598/any-luv1-online-configurator-launched/
 ====== Aprilia ======
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+====== Avore ======
+== $1,800 Indian e-moto offers 160-mile range ==
+Utkarsh Sood - August 11, 2026
+For the world's largest motorcycle and two-wheeler market, you have an overwhelming number of options, considering more than 20 million units are sold annually. I’m talking about India, whose two-wheeler market is showing no signs of slowing down, with retail sales surging year-on-year.
+Industry giants like Royal Enfield, Honda, Hero MotoCorp, TVS, and Bajaj control a big chunk of this market. But that hasn't deterred EV startups from popping up from time to time.
+Today, we look at one such manufacturer, called Avore, and its quirky new commuter e-bike. Called the EX2S, it’s unlike most motorcycles you’d spot in the West. It focuses on daily commuting, utility, and affordable entry-level mobility.
+Powering the bike is a 5-kWh battery that offers a claimed Indian Driving Cycle (IDC) range of around 161 miles (260 km). Keep in mind real-world range is typically around 20% lower than official IDC figures. That means you’re looking at around 125 miles (200 km) of usable real-world range in city traffic conditions, which isn't bad at all for a bike this size.
+https://newatlas.com/motorcycles/avore-ex2s/
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+==  60s retro cafe bike, minus the 91 octane ==
+Abhimanyu Ghoshal - July 05, 2026
+We're coming up on a year since Canadian upstart Beachman unveiled its beautiful '64 electric motorcycle, which was dripping in retro style. It's now set to launch the Aviator, a similar café racer with its own subtle design flair and essential quality-of-life upgrades.
+If this is the first time you're seeing a Beachman, let me catch you up. The company specializes in light, stylish, electric two-wheelers meant for laid-back riding and made in North America.
+You can get the Aviator in any of three configurations, depending on the classification that's suitable for where you intend to ride it.
+https://newatlas.com/motorcycles/electric-cafe-racer-beachman-aviator/
+== This Retro EV Two-Wheeler Is Playing Both Sides Of The Motorcycle Rulebook ==
+The aesthetic says motorcycle. The spec sheet says, “It depends.”
+Enrico Punsalang - Jul 14, at 7:54am ET
+The lines between e-bikes and electric motorcycles have gotten so blurry that it’s becoming harder to tell where one ends and the other begins. Some electric bikes add tiny pedals so they can squeeze into friendlier regulations. Others pile on power until they’re basically motorcycles with an identity crisis. Then there’s Beachman’s new Aviator, which somehow manages to sit right in the middle of that Venn diagram without looking confused about it.
+At first glance, you’d swear it’s a vintage café racer. It has low clip-on handlebars, a round headlight, twin analog gauges, a long bench seat, and proportions that could’ve rolled straight out of the 1960s. The fake fuel tank even completes the illusion, although it actually hides a removable battery and doubles as a lockable storage compartment for your gloves and charging cable.
+Then Beachman tells you it’s available as an e-bike. Well… sort of.
+https://www.rideapart.com/news/801394/beachman-aviator-ebike-or-ev-motorcycle/
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 https://www.rideapart.com/news/539242/land-energy-electric-motorcycles-cleveland/
+====== Coopop ======
+===== Bobber =====
+== $5,000 mini e-bobber weighs less than 200 lb, offers a 75-mile range ==
+Utkarsh Sood - October 27, 2026
+I remember looking at $15,000 bobbers as a kid and wondering what a whimsical world they came from. Little did I know the future would bring that very bobber styling to electric platforms costing a fraction of that price.
+The Coopop Bobber is exactly that – an electric two-wheeler that borrows the visual swagger of a custom bobber and pairs it with the decidedly more modest performance of a European electric moped.
+Designed in South Korea and sold in Europe, the Bobber is aimed at riders who want their daily commute to have a little more character. It has a chunky silhouette, a round-tube aluminum frame, and the sort of low-slung styling that makes it look like a miniature custom build.
+The Bobber comes with a 4 kW electric motor producing a claimed peak output of 8 kW (10 hp)
+The Bobber comes with a 4 kW electric motor producing a claimed peak output of 8 kW (10 hp)Coopop
+Except there’s no gasoline engine grumbling beneath it. Instead, the Bobber runs on an electric motor with 4 kW of rated power and a claimed peak output of 8 kW (10 hp). That sounds reasonably punchy for something weighing just under 200 lb (90 kg).
+But there's a catch: the top speed is electronically limited to 28 mph (45 km/h). That’s owing to the European L1e category, where the 28-mph limit is part of the vehicle's legal classification rather than a reflection of what its electric motor could theoretically deliver. In most EU countries, an AM moped license (available from age 15) or a standard car driving license is sufficient to ride it.
+Power comes from a 72-volt lithium-ion battery setup using LG cells, with two removable 25-Ah units combining to provide 3.6 kWh of capacity. Coopop claims a maximum range of 75 miles (120 km). That claimed range could make the Bobber useful for those just wanting to ride to the convenience store every now and then, although, as with any EV, real-world distance will depend on factors such as riding style, terrain, temperature, and payload.
+https://newatlas.com/motorcycles/coopop-bobber/
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+====== E-Motiv ======
+== New retro electric motorcycle to debut at EICMA with a novel feature: a second gear ==
+Micah Toll - Oct 28 2026 6:48 am PT
+Most electric motorcycles have something in common: a single-speed transmission. But a British company is preparing to shake things up at this year’s EICMA motorcycle show in Milan, where it will unveil a new electric motorcycle demonstrator featuring an unusual two-speed transmission designed to shift gears without interrupting power delivery.
+The company behind the technology, E-Motiv Shift Systems, has developed what it calls a seamless powershift transmission, promising improved acceleration, better efficiency, and a more engaging riding experience.
+Unlike conventional motorcycle transmissions, which generally require a brief interruption in power during gear changes, E-Motiv’s system is designed to maintain torque throughout the shift.
+That could offer some interesting advantages for electric motorcycles, where a lower first gear could provide stronger acceleration while a taller second gear could help optimize motor efficiency at higher speeds.
+https://electrek.co/2026/10/28/new-retro-electric-motorcycle-to-debut-at-eicma-with-a-novel-feature-a-second-gear/
 ====== Ebroh ======
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+====== Egera ======
+== Electric motos don't have to be boring and cheap, says Italy ==
+Utkarsh Sood - October 28, 2026
+The Italians certainly know a thing or two about motorcycles. The last time I checked, Ducati, Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, and MV Agusta were producing absolutely fantastic motorcycles that fanatics drooled over. The only real problem was that they’ve often been deemed too pricey for most folks.
+Positive Motorcycles, a motorcycle startup from the same locale, popped up quite recently and has since created a fair share of noise around its first-ever motorcycle. Of course, it’s an electric, but it also carries a fair share of Italian flair alongside a rather surprising “potential” price tag.
+The motorcycle’s called Egera (short for Electric Generation ERA). It’s essentially a scrambler, motard, and café-racer mashed into one. And one look at it, and you’d instantly see its road-readiness, but also light off-road potential.
+Powering the Egera is a liquid-cooled motor producing 40 hp of peak power and 62.7 lb.ft (85 Nm) of peak torque. It’s reported good for 0 to 60 of 6 seconds and a top speed of around 77 mph (120 km/h).
+https://newatlas.com/motorcycles/positive-egera/
 ====== Energica ======
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+== Energica rises from the ashes with plans for cheaper electric motorcycles ==
+Micah Toll - Nov 6 2026 1:50 am PT
+Energica is officially back.
+The Italian electric motorcycle maker, which ceased operations in 2024 after entering judicial liquidation, has announced a major revival under new international ownership. And while the Energica name is returning, the company behind it is going to look quite different this time around.
+Perhaps the biggest change is where the motorcycles will actually be built.
+Energica says motorcycle production is moving to Asia, while design, engineering, research and development, as well as responsibility for technical and quality standards, will remain in Italy. The new manufacturing setup is expected to significantly reduce production costs, allowing Energica to cut motorcycle prices by around 20% compared to its previous models.
+That could be a big deal for a company whose motorcycles were widely praised for their performance and technology, but were also firmly positioned at the premium end of the market.
+https://electrek.co/2026/11/06/energica-rises-from-the-ashes-with-plans-for-cheaper-electric-motorcycles/
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+====== Engwe ======
+== Review: Engwe’s $900 Eagle isn’t just the best-priced 45mph mini eMoto ==
+Seth Weintraub - Sep 7 2026 7:10 am PT
+Engwe came to us a month ago with the Eagle and asked if we’d like to review it. The eMoto looks and is specced a lot like some of the other 14/12″ mullet mini eMotos that have flooded the market over the past year, which wasn’t immediately enticing. However, the Eagle smashes through that $1000 price point to $899 after coupon code ELECTREKCO (plus some limited-time gifts). We thought it would be useful to see how they did it and what we found might surprise you.
+Engwe is a brand we’ve reviewed before and has a track record of building solid value ebikes.
+The Eagle builds on the small Tuttio/Yozma 14/12-inch wheel form factor that has become incredibly popular for pre-teens and teens throughout the US. These are obviously off-road bikes and aren’t legal on the road in almost any jurisdiction. The spec sheet will look somewhat familiar:
+https://electrek.co/2026/09/07/review-engwes-900-eagle-isnt-just-the-best-priced-45mph-mini-emoto/
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+== Evoke’s new $5,000 electric motorcycle can hit highway speeds, coming to US & EU ==
+Micah Toll - Sep 7 2026 6:30 am PT
+Electric motorcycles have long had a pricing problem. While battery-powered scooters and e-bikes have increasingly pushed into affordable territory, highway-capable electric motorcycles still tend to carry fairly hefty price tags.
+Evoke Motorcycles is hoping to change that with its newly unveiled 2027 Evoke Nrgy, a lightweight electric motorcycle targeting a starting price of just $4,995.
+And unlike many lower-cost electric two-wheelers, this one is actually designed to handle the highway.
+The new Evoke Nrgy tops out at 120 km/h (75 mph), putting it comfortably above typical urban electric motorcycles and scooters and giving riders enough speed for a mix of city, suburban, and highway riding.
+That aligns it with other popular light electric motorcycles like Ryvid Anthem, going beyond the realm of overpowered electric mopeds and allowing true highway jaunts.
+Evoke plans to offer the bike in two versions. The Nrgy 6 gets a 6.4 kWh battery and carries that targeted US $4,995 starting price, while the Nrgy 8 bumps the battery capacity up to 8.4 kWh and is expected to start at US $6,495.
+https://electrek.co/2026/09/07/evokes-new-5000-electric-motorcycle-can-hit-highway-speeds-coming-to-us-eu/
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 Read More: https://www.jalopnik.com/1914935/livewire-zero-release-smaller-affordable-ev-motorcycles/
+== Harley-Davidson's electric motorbike brand has 'substantial doubt' about its future ==
+LiveWire cited 'recurring operating losses' despite an 80 percent US market share in its segment.
+Steve Dent - Oct. 30, 2026 9:06 am EST
+Harley-Davidson's electric motorcycle spinoff LiveWire has raised "substantial doubt" about its ability to continue as a going concern, the company said in its latest financial report. LiveWire cited "recurring operating losses, negative cash flows... and limited liquidity resources" as contributing factors to its determination. The warning comes despite a rise in LiveWire's sales this quarter and its 80 percent market share in the 50+ kW on-road EV segment.
+To address those issues, LiveWire said it has formed a "special restructuring committee" to explore financing, a sale, restructuring, strategic partnerships and other options. It withdrew previous guidance projecting a 2026 operating loss in the $70 million to $80 million range. (Harley-Davidson held a 74 percent stake in LiveWire when it spun the company off into a separate unit by a SPAC merger in 2022.)
+The warning comes just as LiveWire is releasing its LiveWire S4 Honcho series with a starting price under $5,000. The company said it has delivered the first units of that model to the US market with the S4 Honcho Trail, and plans to ship the S4 Honcho Street version to dealerships in October. Livewire recently revealed a new model called the Dust Spur as well.
+Read More: https://www.engadget.com/2302065/harley-davidsons-electric-motorbike-brand-has-substantial-doubt-about-its-future/
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+====== Yamaha ======
+===== NMAX E =====
+== Yamaha unveils new NMAX E, bringing electric power to its popular motorbike lineup ==
+Micah Toll - Nov 3 2026 3:28 am PT
+Yamaha is expanding its electric two-wheeler lineup with a much more capable machine, unveiling the new NMAX E as an electric version of its popular NMAX sport scooter.
+The 2027 Yamaha NMAX E is being positioned as a 125cc-equivalent electric scooter, putting it firmly above the low-speed urban electric scooters that have made up much of Yamaha’s electric lineup thus far.
+At its heart is Yamaha’s new compact eAxle drive unit, which sends power to the rear wheel through a belt drive. The electric motor produces 6.7 kW (9 hp) of nominal power and peaks at 7.5 kW (10 hp), along with 33.3 Nm (24.6 lb-ft) of torque.
+Yamaha hasn’t published a top speed in the specifications, but the NMAX E’s A1 classification puts it in the same general category as 125cc combustion scooters rather than urban mopeds.
+Power comes from a centrally mounted 3.5 kWh lithium-ion battery, which Yamaha says provides up to 104 km (65 miles) of range on the WMTC Class 1 testing cycle. The L-shaped battery is mounted low and centrally in the chassis to help maintain a low center of gravity.
+https://electrek.co/2026/11/03/yamaha-unveils-new-nmax-e-bringing-electric-power-to-its-popular-motorbike-lineup/