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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


From Bengaluru to the TT: Ultraviolette's European Push Picks Up Pace
Ultraviolette has taken its F77 to the Isle of Man TT, but this wasn't about chasing lap records.
The Indian electric motorcycle maker has become the first Indian production bike manufacturer to complete a lap of the famous Mountain Course. More importantly, it's happening as Ultraviolette sets its sights on 18 European countries and tries to win over a whole new group of riders.

Paul Roberts
Jun 292 min read


The E-Schwalbe Just Refuses To Die
Germany's most famous electric scooter is lining up for another comeback following Govecs' collapse last year.
The E-Schwalbe has already survived the end of Simson, multiple ownership changes, and the collapse of Govecs. Now EMCO wants to restart production of the East German icon in its historic home of Suhl.

Paul Roberts
Jun 232 min read


Forget Horsepower. ANY Thinks Your Second Car Should Be a Motorcycle
Can a bike with 120 litres of storage persuade people to leave the car at home? Belgian start-up ANY thinks so. Its new electric LUV1 is built around shopping runs, commuting, and everyday errands rather than outright performance. Instead of chasing horsepower, the company is focused on the kind of journeys that fill most people's week.

Paul Roberts
Jun 232 min read


Nerva EXE II: BYD’s Blade Battery Two-Wheel Reality Check
BYD’s Blade Battery has been making headlines in electric cars for years, but now it’s getting a proper two-wheel workout in the Nerva EXE II. The question riders will care about is simple: does battery tech that has built a reputation in the car world actually translate to better range, reliability and real-world performance when it moves from four wheels to two?

Paul Roberts
Jun 222 min read


Benzina Zero Hurajan: Full Spec Sheet
The Hurajan is Benzina Zero's flagship electric dirt bike, designed to deliver full-size off-road performance in a lightweight package.

Buck City Biker
Jun 192 min read


Avenrà Just Made E-Moto Insurance Somebody Else's Problem
Buying a new e-moto isn't cheap. Insuring it can hurt even more. New electric motorcycle brand Avenrà is offering the first customers of its flagship EVO sport bike 12 months of fully comprehensive insurance included with the purchase, taking one of the biggest ownership headaches off the table for new riders.

Paul Roberts
Jun 42 min read


Avenrà CEO Crashes EVO: HALO Becomes The Witness
Avenrà CEO Paul Cummins has told BCB he lost control of his EVO this weekend during a UK rideout that didn’t go to plan. Not a speed test or stunt attempt, just a roundabout, a diesel spill, and the kind of surface that turns grip into guesswork.

Paul Roberts
May 172 min read


Beachman Saddles Up for Europe: France Holds the Verdict
Beachman are setting their sights on Europe, with France lined up as the first proper test bed in the Canadian e-moto builder’s push for homologation and road-legal sales.

Paul Roberts
May 152 min read
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