Our recent article regarding Ducati’s decision not to produce an electric motorcycle until battery technology further evolves brings us to the NAWA Racer pictured here. French company NAWA describes an electric motorcycle fed not only by a lithium battery, but a lithium battery hybrid that works in conjunction with proprietary “ultracapacitors”. These ultracapacitors (or supercapacitors?) […]
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Ducati Waiting for Battery Technology to Evolve Before Introducing Electric Motorcycles (News)
An interview with Claudio Domenicali, CEO of Ducati Motor Holding, indicates Ducati is waiting for battery technology to further evolve before producing electric motorcycles alongside its high-performance ICE models. According to Domenicali, current battery technology does not allow sufficient range combined with the expected performance of a Ducati to make a “usable” motorcycle. The company […]
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New Yamaha YZF-R7 Announced (News)
Yamaha has announced a new 2022 YZF-R7 based around the engine and chassis found in the MT-07 naked bike. 20 years ago, the R7 was a relatively exotic production motorcycle homologated for superbike racing – here is a report of Anthony Gobert aboard an R7 contesting the AMA Superbike championship against Mat Mladin. In a […]
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Le Mans MotoGP Results (News)
A wild day at Le Mans saw mixed weather conditions. Starting on dry slicks, the weather forced the riders to switch to rain tires after just a few laps, and the return of a dry track near the end of the race posed challenges for the riders, most of whom chose not to change bikes, […]
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Harley-Davidson Creates Separate Brand for Electric Motorcycles – LiveWire (News)
The press release below discusses Harley-Davidson’s decision to create a separate brand for electric motorcycles. According to Harley, “with an initial focus on the urban market, LiveWire will pioneer the electric motorcycle space, and beyond.” Here is the Harley-Davidson press release: MILWAUKEE (May 10, 2021) – Harley-Davidson, Inc. (“Harley-Davidson”) (NYSE: HOG) today announces the launch of LiveWire as […]
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AMA Hall of Fame Member Dick Mann Passes Away (News)
Two-time AMA Grand National champion and Daytona 200 winner Dick Mann has passed away at the age of 86. Known as “Bugsy”, Mann was a likeable but fierce competitor winning on both the dirt and roadrace tarmac during his professional career. MD expresses its condolences to the family and friends of Dick Mann. Here is […]
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