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Honda’s electric RTL trials motorcycle has just delivered one of the strongest signs yet that electric motorcycles may finally be coming into their own in the off-road world.
At the opening round of the 2026 TrialGP World Championship in Japan, rider Miquel Gelabert piloted the Honda RTL Electric to sixth place overall on day one before improving to fifth place on day two. That marks the first time an electric motorcycle has not only competed in TrialGP’s premier class, but actually run competitively near the front against traditional gasoline-powered rivals. For a first effort, that’s an impressive showing.
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We’re finally starting to learn more about LiveWire’s upcoming S4 Honcho electric motorcycles as the company begins showing off pre-production prototypes around the US ahead of launch.
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There’s a new player entering the electric dirt bike market, though the name behind it will already be familiar to many riders. LiveWire, the electric motorcycle brand originally launched by Harley-Davidson, announced today that it has acquired the assets of electric off-road startup Dust Moto.
The move marks LiveWire’s first major acquisition and signals a significant expansion beyond its current lineup of street-focused electric motorcycles.
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Segway’s new Xaber 300 electric dirt bike is officially available for purchase starting today, with the company also confirming that the bike is now arriving at authorized dealers around the US.
The launch marks Segway’s latest push deeper into the electric powersports market, and the Xaber 300 is easily the company’s most serious off-road machine yet.
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Juiced Bikes is officially back – and now it’s bringing its aggressive value pricing strategy to the electric dirt bike market.
The newly revived company, now backed by the same leadership team behind Lectric eBikes, has just launched Juiced Powersports, a new expansion focused on high-performance electric off-road motorcycles. And its first model, the Juiced Nomadix, looks like it’s a shot across the bow of the Sur Ron-style market with pricing that could seriously shake things up.
Or perhaps more accurately, with these specs and pricing, it’s a shot right through the bow and out the other side.
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Police departments around the country are increasingly finding themselves in a difficult position when it comes to illegal electric motorbike riders tearing through neighborhoods, parks, and bike trails. In one Colorado town, officials are now trying a new strategy after struggling to catch many of the riders themselves: asking residents to help identify them.
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One of the biggest advantages of electric motorcycles has always been their simplicity. No clutch, no gears, no stalling – just twist the throttle and go. They’re basically big, fun scooters, at least in terms of operation. But Honda appears to think there’s still something worth preserving from the old-school riding experience, especially for off-road riders.
A newly revealed Honda patent shows the company developing a simulated electronic clutch system for electric motorcycles, complete with torque-boost launches and even haptic feedback designed to mimic the feel of a combustion engine.
And surprisingly, it might not be as gimmicky as it first sounds.
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Segway may still be best known for its scooters, but the company has been quietly (and sometimes not so quietly) expanding deeper into the electric two-wheeler space. Between its growing e-bike lineup and earlier Sur Ron-style off-road models, the trajectory has been clear. Now with the launch of the new Xaber 300, Segway is diving headfirst into the electric powersports market.
And make no mistake: this is a motorcycle, not an e-bike or an e-scooter.
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There’s a strange pattern emerging in Western coverage of Royal Enfield’s upcoming electric motorcycle, the Flying Flea C6. And if you’ve been following the story closely, it’s getting harder to ignore.
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Royal Enfield has officially launched its first electric motorcycle, the Flying Flea C6, marking a major milestone for one of the world’s most iconic motorcycle brands as it steps into the electric era.
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Royal Enfield has officially pulled the wraps off the full specifications of its first electric motorcycle, the beautifully designed Flying Flea C6, ahead of its April 10 launch in India. And while there’s a lot to like about the bike on paper, one particular number stands out so much that it almost overshadows everything else.
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The Los Angeles Fire Department is adding a new tool to its emergency response arsenal, and it’s not your typical fire truck. The department is rolling out 30 new ERidePro electric motorcycles designed to serve as fast, highly mobile medical response units.
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Honda’s upcoming WN7 electric motorcycle may have just picked up a prestigious Gold iF Design Award, but the real story here is more than the accolades it’s what the bike represents for the future of mainstream electric motorcycles from legacy manufacturers.
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A new electric motorcycle startup claims it has solved one of the oldest challenges in two-wheeled transportation: staying upright. Technology company OMOWAY has officially unveiled its new OMO X electric motorcycle and announced that the bike has now entered mass production, describing it as the world’s first mass-produced self-balancing electric motorcycle.
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Kawasaki may have taken its sweet time to slowly bring us the most basic level of commuter electric motorcycles, but a new patent shows that the company has quietly been working on more advanced designs that could signify a major leap in development for the company.
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A Southern California father is facing felony charges after his 12-year-old son was critically injured while riding a modified electric motorbike, a case that prosecutors say highlights the growing legal consequences for parents when children ride high-powered electric two-wheelers illegally.
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Canadian mobility startup NorthForge has emerged with an ambitious goal: to develop a purpose-built electric military motorcycle designed for modern battlefields and extreme climates.
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If you’ve been watching the light electric two-wheeler space over the last few years, you’ve probably noticed one category growing faster than just about anything else: compact electric “e-motos.”
These trail-optimized machines have carved out a niche somewhere far above off-road electric bicycles yet still below full-size dirt bikes, offering serious performance in a smaller, more approachable package.
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For years now, riders have been asking the same question: When is Honda finally going to give us a true-to-form electric Super Cub?
The gasoline-powered Honda Super Cub isn’t simply another small bike in the long history of mopeds and light motorcycles. It’s the best-selling motor vehicle in history, with more than 100 million units produced since its 1958 debut. The Cub helped motorize post-war Japan, democratized two-wheeled transport across Southeast Asia, and even carved out a cult following in the US with its step-through frame and famously approachable design. It’s not an exaggeration to say that the Super Cub is one of the most important vehicles ever built.
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There’s a surprisingly strong debate long-swirling around the term “moped.” For a word that started as a simple mashup of “motor” and “pedal,” moped has caused an outsized amount of contention. Now, with the prevalence of a new age of light electric two-wheelers, that debate has only grown.
What began as a literal description of a pedal-equipped motorbike has, over the decades, evolved into something broader – from legal definitions to common usage. That evolution hasn’t sat well with everyone. So let’s talk about what a moped was, what it became, and why insisting that language remain stuck in time might be missing the bigger picture.
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Royal Enfield’s first electric motorcycle is looking increasingly production-ready. The upcoming Flying Flea C6 (FF C6) has now been spotted testing in Chennai completely undisguised, giving us the clearest look yet at what appears to be the final design.
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The LiveWire S4 Honcho hasn’t officially launched yet, but it may already be one of the most important electric motorcycles the company has ever developed.
As of early 2026, the S4 Honcho is still in the pre-release phase, with LiveWire indicating a likely launch sometime this year, potentially spring or summer. While full specifications and pricing haven’t been formally announced, the positioning is clear: this is definitely not going to be yet another premium, heavyweight electric motorcycle. It’s something very different.
And that’s exactly why it matters so much.
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Royal Enfield has offered a clearer timeline for its long-awaited first electric motorcycle. During a recent earnings call, CEO B. Govindarajan said the company’s new Flying Flea C6 is “almost ready for production” and that “you will see it in the next quarter time window,” signaling a launch that now appears set for early 2026.
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There’s one company that now sells nearly three-quarters of all full-size electric motorcycles in the US. And no, it’s not some scrappy startup out of Silicon Valley (though there are some very cool California-based electric motorcycle startups).
It’s actually LiveWire – the Harley-Davidson-born electric motorcycle spinoff that just claimed a 70% market share in the 50+ horsepower on-road electric motorcycle segment in 2025.
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