Under this tag you will find articles related to electric motorcycles and related developments within the motorcycle sector. This includes new models, technical concepts, battery and drivetrain technologies as well as market and infrastructure topics.
The list below brings together all content in which electric motorcycles are featured — ranging from production models and concept bikes to regulatory and economic developments in the field of electric two-wheelers.
Indian manufacturer Ultraviolette registered more motorcycles in July 2026 than Harley-Davidson’s electric brand LiveWire sold in the whole of the second quarter. The figures show how differently the market for electric motorcycles is developing in India and in the United States.
Royal Enfield has brought its own development centre for electric drivetrains into operation at the Tiruvottiyur plant near Chennai. According to the company, around 6 million euros (7 million US dollars) went into labs, test benches and a new assembly line.
Honda so far offers the WN7 in Australia exclusively on subscription, with a fixed term and limited numbers. The move shows how manufacturers want to work around the biggest weak point of electric motorcycles: the unclear resale value.
Zero Motorcycles is continuing its cashback programme for newly licensed riders in 2026 and adding two more models. Depending on the vehicle, up to 500 euros (around 578 US dollars) flows back to the buyer.
Stark Future is building two strictly limited special editions of its electric off-road motorcycle. All 500 machines get a complete works suspension of the kind normally reserved for race teams.
Stark Future equips its Alpha-series Varg models with traction control via a free over-the-air update. Owners of the lower-powered Varg variants are left out, sparking debate.
British specialist Electrogenic converted three classic Harley-Davidson motorcycles from actor Jason Momoa’s collection — two into plug-in hybrids with their original V-twin engines retained, and one into a purely electric motorcycle. Additionally, two Land Rovers and a camping trailer were electrified, all featured in the second season of his series On the Roam.
The electromobility startup E Daddy from the United Arab Emirates presents the X7 series as the core of a connected mobility ecosystem with fast charging and battery swapping. The platform primarily targets fleets and delivery services but is also intended for international distribution.
California-based Lightfighter has developed the V3-RS and V3-RH, two fully electric race motorcycles designed to take on modern supersport machines. With the V3-RH, the brand makes its MotoAmerica debut in 2026, competing in the Super Hooligan class against gasoline-powered rivals.
A new Yamaha patent ostensibly focuses on the arrangement of the ABS unit, but in the process reveals details about a street-legal electric sportbike. The drawings build on the track study Proto BEV and point to a model with a beam frame, AC fast charging and dimensions close to the YZF-R7.
A newly surfaced Moto Guzzi patent reveals a hybrid powertrain combining the V100 Mandello’s 1042 cc V-twin with a powerful electric motor. The filings suggest the brand aims to fill the gap left by the discontinuation of its large cruisers in 2020.
LiveWire has started series production of the S4 Honcho Trail and S4 Honcho Street electric minibikes. The first machines are expected to reach dealerships in summer 2026, with prices in Germany starting at 5,299 euros.
Ultraviolette is bringing the Shockwave to market — a lightweight electric motorcycle for road and off-road use, with deliveries in India set to begin in July 2026. Unlike expensive electric sportbikes, this straightforward concept could help the manufacturer break into Western markets such as Europe.
Red Bull Erzbergrodeo celebrates its 30th birthday from June 4 to 7, 2026, bringing more than 1,100 riders from 41 nations to the Erzberg in Styria. For the anniversary, electric motorcycles are eligible to compete in all classes for the first time.
LiveWire is showing pre-production models of the S4 Honcho in the USA. The electric mini motorcycles in Street and Trail versions are expected to hit the market in summer 2026 and come at a significantly lower price than any previous LiveWire model.
Zero Motorcycles expands the accessory range for its electric off-road models XB and XE with performance suspension components from Sirris. The jointly developed upgrades are designed as plug-and-play solutions that can be swapped directly for the stock suspension.
Zero Motorcycles previewed the next generation of its electric motorcycles with the Lompico Concept at EICMA 2025. Now design patents at the EU trademark office indicate that the study is heading for production.
LiveWire has acquired off-road startup Dust Moto, entering the electric dirtbike market for the first time. The Harley-Davidson subsidiary plans to bring the Hightail electric dirtbike into series production and market it globally.
Simplicity is considered one of the key selling points of electric motorcycles: twist the throttle and go, without having to worry about gear shifting or clutch operation. Honda is now taking a step in the opposite direction with a new patent, adding exactly this complexity back in. The goal is not an end in itself, but rather more precise control over power delivery, particularly in competition use.
Segway is launching the Xaber 300, an electric off-road motorcycle that clearly sets itself apart from the brand’s previous scooters and e-bikes. Starting May 15, 2026, the e-dirtbike will be available through authorized dealers in the United States.
