French brand Electric Motion has teased the EP01, an early-stage enduro prototype that signals a move out of the trials section and into a different kind of off-road territory.

Honda’s WN7 has picked up a Gold at the iF Design Award 2026, and whether you care about trophies or not, it says something about how this bike’s landing. Let’s be honest, most design awards don’t move the needle for riders. But this one’s worth a second look, mainly because Honda didn’t win by going weird.

Positive Motorcycles is back on the radar, and this time the story is less about the EGERA itself and more about whether the Italian outfit can get riders on the road. The Lake Como startup says it is entering a pre-seed round after five years of self-funded R&D, with a validated prototype, identified distributors, secured suppliers and road testing up to 175 km/h (108 mph) already under its belt.

The latest instalment in the Donut saga is here, and this one builds on the VTT programme we’ve been tracking from the start. Up to now, the focus has been on charging speed, thermal behaviour and real-world pack performance. This latest test shifts the spotlight onto safety, specifically, how the cell behaves after it’s already been damaged.

Benzina Zero has landed in the UK through distributor MicroVolt, giving its utility bikes a clearer route into the British market.