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.
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Electric Motorcycle
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.
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.
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued two security advisories for electric two-wheelers in April 2026. Affected are motorcycles from Zero Motorcycles and the Yadea T5 electric scooter, where attackers could potentially manipulate vehicle functions or steal the vehicle under certain conditions.
A former co-founder of a Finnish battery startup has filed a criminal complaint against Donut Lab, accusing the company of massively overstating the properties of its solid-state battery. Verge Motorcycles, which plans to use this technology in its electric motorcycles, is also struggling with significant delivery delays.
Bottrop-based luxury tuner BRABUS is expanding its portfolio to include electrically powered motorcycles. In collaboration with French manufacturer DAB Motors, three models are celebrating their world premiere at Milano Design Week 2026.
Ducati patent describes an electric motorcycle with 17,000 to 20,000 rpm, a position sensor on the gearbox and chain drive for a narrow build.
Canadian manufacturer BRP is recalling 398 electric Can-Am Origin motorcycles in the US because the front brake caliper mounting can fail under load. The cause is an error in the calculation software, and production has been halted for now.
Zero Motorcycles is further expanding its leadership team and has brought in Jarno Middelbosch, a marketing manager with more than twenty years of experience in the motorcycle and electric vehicle industry. The appointment comes during the California-based manufacturer’s 20th anniversary year.
Stark Future posts first quarter 2026 numbers that point to a turning point in the company’s history. The Spanish electric motorcycle manufacturer reports revenue up 212 percent year on year and at the same time achieves its first positive EBITDA result over a full quarter.
The redesigned KTM Freeride E launches as the 2027 model year. The street-legal electric enduro brings more battery capacity, a more powerful motor, and a sport enduro-level chassis while remaining in the A1 category.
Royal Enfield has released the complete specifications of the Flying Flea C6. The brand first electric motorcycle launches in India on April 10 with a 3.91 kWh battery claiming 154 kilometers of range.
Europas größte Motorrad-Interessenvertretungen haben ein gemeinsames Grundsatzpapier mit 17 Positionspapieren veröffentlicht. Darin fordern sie technologieneutrale Regulierung, bessere Infrastruktur und eine stärkere Berücksichtigung von Motorrädern in der europäischen Verkehrspolitik.
Canadian start-up NorthForge is developing the Dispatch, an electric military motorcycle for reconnaissance missions. The machine is designed to operate at temperatures from minus 35 to plus 45 degrees Celsius and will be manufactured entirely in Canada.
The Honda WN7 has only been on the market for a short time and has already collected one of the world’s most prestigious design awards. The Japanese manufacturer’s first full-fledged electric motorcycle shows where the established brands may be heading.
LiveWire surprises with a new model lineup that sounds nothing like Harley-Davidson. The S4 Honcho comes as Street and Trail versions and is set to enter production in spring 2026.
Startup OMOWAY has unveiled the OMO X, claiming it is the first self-balancing electric scooter in mass production. Space technology is supposed to keep the two-wheeler upright even while stationary.