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Electric Dreams: New Players Revving Up in the E-Moto Sector
As the loud rumble of ICE engines is replaced by the silent power of electric motors, the thrill of riding is experiencing new momentum...

Paul Roberts
Jan 26, 20253 min read


Dirt, Volts and Speed!
There's no denying it, the realm of off-road motorcycling is experiencing a shift. By the end of 2024, electric dirt bikes had dramatically risen in popularity, fuelled by technological advancements and evolving consumer preferences. However, the primary reason, as new and old dirt-bikers will emphasize, is the exceptional performance of an electric drivetrain. Torque There's much discussion about torque. On the tarmac, e-moto racers are struggling to match the lap-times of t

Paul Roberts
Jan 23, 20253 min read


Batteries, What's the Score?
The second half of the 20s promises significant enhancements in battery technology which could improve the performance, efficiency, and...

Paul Roberts
Jan 22, 20253 min read


Revolutionising Law Enforcement: How E-Moto is Empowering the Met Police
In a strategic move to combat the rising incidents of phone snatching and moped/bike-enabled crimes, the Metropolitan Police Service in...

Paul Roberts
Jan 21, 20252 min read


Mastering the Ride: Translating Everyday Skills for EV Bikers
Whether you’re an ICE (internal combustion engine) enthusiast or an electric motorcycle convert, the fundamentals stay the same: balance and control. But how you apply them changes. After logging miles on both, I’ve found the principles hold, but differences in power delivery and response demand a more deliberate approach.

Paul Roberts
Jan 19, 20253 min read


Hydrogen Motorcycles: How Close Are We Really?
Hydrogen motorcycles keep getting talked about as the next big thing, but right now they’re still more idea than reality. While most of the conversation focuses on cars and buses, two-wheelers haven’t been standing still. Over the years, a range of prototypes and concept bikes have tried to prove that hydrogen could work on motorcycles.

Paul Roberts
Jan 17, 20253 min read


Regenerative Braking: The New Battleground for E-Motos
The electric motorcycle world is changing fast, and regenerative braking is right at the centre of it. What started as a way to claw back a bit of range has become something far more important: a core part of throttle feel and bike control. It’s no longer about whether a bike has regen—it’s whether it’s been set up properly.

Paul Roberts
Jan 15, 20253 min read


Newbot - Company Profile
Storm Newbot promotes itself as a dynamic company focused on designing and manufacturing electric motorcycles and scooters, with the goal...

Paul Roberts
Dec 3, 20242 min read


Bashan - Company Profile
Bashan, officially known as Chongqing Astronautic Bashan Motorcycle Manufacturing Co. Ltd., was founded in July 2002 and is recognized as...

Paul Roberts
Dec 1, 20243 min read


Stanford - Company Profile
When I started the mission to profile all our manufacturers, I had to prioritize Stanford. They were the first company I successfully...

Paul Roberts
Oct 13, 20242 min read


Alia Tech - Company Profile
With the 10kw G8 Ducalon becoming a firm favourite in our sourcing list, I wanted to write a short company profile on Jiangsu Alia Tech and their products. G8 Ducalon 30kw Peak Back Story In 2006 Alia was founded as a scooter and motorcycle R&D and manufacturing company. Over the past 12 years they have steadily increased their sales and model range, as well as strengthen their market feasibility through improving the quality of their manufacturing and gaining European certif

Paul Roberts
Oct 4, 20242 min read


The Café Racer Is Back: This Time It’s Electric
It’s a grey afternoon in 1960s London. Post-war austerity is easing off, and families who’ve been stuck on bikes are finally moving up to cars. You’re 19, skint, and looking for anything with at least two wheels. The used market’s flooded with old machines. Cheap, a bit tired, not exactly desirable, but they run. You grab whatever you can afford and start pulling it apart. Only speed matters. Anything that doesn’t help gets binned.

Paul Roberts
Sep 29, 20243 min read


The Great Electric Motorcycle Range Con
How how far can an electric motorcycle actually go? That depends on how the bike is tested, how fast you're riding and how much work you're asking the battery to do. We all know the game by now: big range number on the brochure, smaller number once you hand over your hard-earned cash and start riding the thing. The reason it keeps happening comes down to how electric two-wheelers are tested, and the maths gets pretty ugly once you leave the gentle, controlled world of the tes

Paul Roberts
2 days ago4 min read
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