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Yamaha GEAREV: Putting Commercial Fleets First
Yamaha's latest electric motorcycle isn't aimed at weekend riders. It's aimed at commercial fleets.
That's becoming a familiar story as legacy manufacturers look for the biggest opportunity in electrification. Lower running costs and predictable daily use make commercial fleets a far easier sell than private riders.

Paul Roberts
Jul 272 min read


Radian EXR: Full Spec Sheet
Radian EXR The Radian EXR is a lightweight electric enduro motorcycle developed in the Netherlands for both off-road riding and road-legal use. Built around an aluminium frame with a removable battery system, the EXR combines long-travel suspension, adjustable power output and premium components in a lightweight package designed for trail riding, enduro and adventure use. To compare bikes side-by-side, visit BCB Bike Compare To read our review of the Radian EXR, visit: Radian

Buck City Biker
Jul 252 min read


Stark VARG Factory Edition Marks a New Era for the Brand
The Stark VARG has gone Factory. And that's a bigger milestone than the new parts list.
Rather than unveiling an all-new bike, Stark has done what established motorcycle brands have done for years: refine a proven platform with a higher-spec factory model.

Paul Roberts
Jul 253 min read


Velca Vortex: Full Spec Sheet
The Velca Vortex takes a distinctly different approach to the electric motorcycle. Built in Spain and styled around a low-slung roadster motorcycle profile, it combines a 13 kW peak hub motor with an 8.2 kWh integrated battery and a claimed 130 km/h top speed.

Buck City Biker
Jul 252 min read


OLA Roadster Pro: Full Spec Sheet
Full spec sheet: The OLA Roadster Pro is a high-performance electric street motorcycle developed by OLA Electric in India.

Buck City Biker
Jul 242 min read


Jonathan Åström: Building RGNT One Motorcycle at a Time
Eight years ago, Jonathan Åström wasn't trying to build one of Europe's best-known electric motorcycle companies. He was trying to prove that electric motorcycles didn't have to look like spaceships.

Paul Roberts
Jul 247 min read


Inside Damon’s Lost Prototypes: From Yamaha R1 Frames to the Hypersport Dream
Before Damon promised a 200mph electric superbike, some of its earliest prototypes used Yamaha R1 frames and Zero motors.
A surprise storage locker auction has uncovered a collection of Damon prototype parts and development bikes, offering a rare look at the machines behind one of electric motorcycling’s most ambitious projects.

Paul Roberts
Jul 232 min read


Black Tea Motorbikes Hits Financial Trouble: What Does It Mean for Riders?
Black Tea Motorbikes has entered preliminary insolvency administration, raising fresh questions about the risks of buying from smaller electric motorcycle brands.

Paul Roberts
Jul 222 min read


RGNT Street Classic: Full Spec Sheet
The RGNT Street Classic is a Swedish-built electric motorcycle combining classic motorcycle styling with modern electric technology. Designed for riders who want the look and feel of a classic motorcycle with the ease and power of a modern drivetrain.

Buck City Biker
Jul 202 min read


Can the American-Built HMP Flash Go the Distance?
Can an American-built electric scooter make riders look beyond short city commutes?
HMP thinks so. Its new Flash combines motorcycle-rivalling performance, optional dual batteries and an affordable price tag in a bid to prove electric scooters can be more than just urban runabouts.

Paul Roberts
Jul 203 min read


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


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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