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Africa’s Electric Motorcycle Boom: Why Riders Matter More Than Technology
While riders in Europe and North America weigh up range, charging times and performance figures, many African riders are asking a much simpler question: will this bike help me earn more money?

Paul Roberts
Jul 188 min read


Lightning LS-218: Full Spec Sheet
The Lightning LS-218 is an American-built electric superbike developed by Lightning Motorcycles in California.
Hand Built around a CNC-machined aluminium chassis and high-performance electric drivetrain.

Buck City Biker
Jul 172 min read


Donut Lab Episode 13: Bipolar Battery Cells?
Donut Lab is back with another episode defending its battery technology claims. This time, the company is focusing on its “bipolar cell” design and why it believes this solves one of the biggest challenges in battery development.

Paul Roberts
Jul 172 min read


Zero Cuts LS1 Price. Is This the New Reality for Electric Motorcycles?
Zero has knocked hundreds off the price of its new LS1 scooter, and it might be another sign that electric motorcycle brands are finally accepting where the market really is.

Paul Roberts
Jul 172 min read


HMP Flash: Full Spec Sheet
The HMP Flash combines a removable battery system with the option of running one or two battery packs. With up to 15 kW of peak power and a GPS-tested top speed of 120.7 km/h, the dual-battery configuration offers considerably more performance than the single-battery setup.

Buck City Biker
Jul 163 min read


The Malle Mile: Electric Motorcycles Need More Events Like This
Electric Motorcycles Need More Than Technology. They Need Moments Like The Malle Mile.
The annual motorcycle festival returns to Grimsthorpe Castle in 2026.

Paul Roberts
Jul 152 min read


Beyond Batteries and Numbers: J2R’s Prototype Puts Motorcycle Design First
Electric motorcycles need more than performance figures, they need a reason for riders to look twice.
French electric motorcycle brand J2R has revealed a new prototype created with design studio Antracite, focusing on the emotional side of motorcycle design rather than just battery specs and range claims.

Paul Roberts
Jul 142 min read


Save Hundreds on Avenrà EVO & ONE – Exclusive BCB Member Offer
Save £500 on your next electric motorcycle. Through our partnership, Buck City Biker members can now unlock exclusive discounts on the Avenrà EVO and ONE.

Paul Roberts
Jul 132 min read


Illinois Cracks Down on Surrons and High-Power E-Bikes
The days of treating your Surron like an e-bike are coming to an end in Illinois.
From January 1, 2027, anyone wanting to take an e-moto onto public roads will need it titled, registered and insured, while the rider will also need the appropriate motorcycle licence.

Paul Roberts
Jul 122 min read


Delhi Goes Electric: Why India's 2028 EV Deadline Matters Worldwide
India's electric motorcycle future now has a deadline.
From 1 April 2028, new two-wheelers registered in Delhi must be electric, putting pressure on manufacturers in the world's biggest motorcycle market to bring more electric models to riders faster.

Paul Roberts
Jul 103 min read


Surron Tightens Its Grip on the Light Bee Design
Surron isn't just protecting the Light Bee anymore. It's trying to draw a legal line around what a lightweight electric off-road bike can look like.
The company says a Chinese court has ruled that several E Ride Pro models infringe its Light Bee design patent. It's the latest move in what is becoming a much wider fight over where the line sits between inspiration and imitation.

Paul Roberts
Jul 103 min read


Should Motorcycles Get More Space in Europe’s Cities?
Motorcycles are back in the conversation when it comes to city transport.
A push from the Association des Constructeurs Européens de Motocycles (ACEM) is asking European cities to rethink how road and parking space is used, and where motorcycles actually fit into that mix.

Paul Roberts
Jul 92 min read
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