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Could ‘Plug and Charge’ Be the Answer for Electric Motorcycles?

Ah, the promise of electric motorcycles: silent, clean, and oh-so-modern. But behind the glossy marketing lies a dirty little secret—the charging experience.

For anyone who’s wrestled with apps, accounts, and QR codes just to juice up their eco-appliance, you’ll know what I mean. Charging can be a pain. But now, there may be a good solution.

Harley Lost an EU Court Battle About Tariffs

Harley-Davidson, once the undisputed king of American motorcycles, finds itself in a tightening vise of plummeting sales, aging riders, irate dealerships, and PR headaches from the internet’s “woke wars.”

Now, add another bruise to the Motor Company’s already battered image: a legal defeat in the European Union’s Court of Justice over some tariffs. The fact that Harley lost an EU court battle doesn’t bode well for its future, especially with the new administration so hell-bent on using tariffs.

Check Out the Stark Varg EX Electric Dual Sport

The Stark Varg EX is here to electrify the world of enduro bikes, blending off-road prowess with street-legal functionality in a package that’s hard to ignore.

Building on the wild success of the original Stark Varg dirt bike, this updated model delivers the same jaw-dropping 80-horsepower punch but with a twist—headlights, brake lights, and a futuristic Android-powered “Arkenstone” display. Yes, it’s ready for the streets.

Check Out This 1997 Honda AC15 Dream 50 That’s For Sale

In the world of rare motorcycles, the 1997 Honda AC15 Dream 50 stands as a shimmering tribute to Honda’s rich legacy. Built to commemorate Honda’s 100-millionth motorcycle milestone, this Japanese-market jewel embodies engineering elegance and timeless design.

This particular model is available on Bring a Trailer right now. With just 2 kilometers on the clock, this machine is as close to untouched as one could dream.

Check Out the 2025 Triumph Bonneville Bobber TFC

The 2025 Triumph Bonneville Bobber TFC (Triumph Factory Custom) is a machine that turns heads and stops hearts. Limited to just 750 units, this Factory Custom isn’t just a bike; it’s an event.

Triumph took the iconic Bobber and elevated it with Öhlins suspension, Brembo brakes, and a two-tone black-and-gold paint job so exquisite it deserves its own gallery showing. The gold pinstripe on the tank? Hand-painted by an artist who signed it like a Renaissance masterpiece.

Ariel Ace Production to Cease After 10 Years

Let’s tip our helmets to the Ariel Ace—a bespoke British marvel whose decade-long production run has now concluded with a flourish.

Ariel Motor Company has delivered the final Ace, a jaw-dropping roadster dressed in Gulf-inspired orange and blue livery. Somerset’s storied firm, with over 150 years of two-wheeled history, bids adieu to this chapter while teasing future possibilities.

Check Out the Limited-Run Panigale V4 Tricolore Superbike

The Ducati Panigale V4 Tricolore is a masterpiece of Italian artistry and engineering, unveiled in Miami on December 8.

Limited to just 1,000 units, this £48,000 superbike celebrates Ducati’s heritage with a striking red, white, and green livery by Aldo Drudi, the visionary behind Valentino Rossi’s helmet designs. It’s more than a paint job; this machine is a symphony of performance enhancements and Italian craftsmanship.

Check Out the 2025 Royal Enfield Goan Classic 350

Royal Enfield’s latest reveal, the Goan Classic 350, takes its celebrated Classic 350 and dresses it in full bobber regalia. This head-turner embraces nostalgia while blending modern touches, making it one of the most eye-catching 350cc motorcycles around.

Design-wise, the Goan Classic 350 retains the bulbous fuel tank, round headlight, and chrome details of its sibling but stands out with an ape-style handlebar, a solo bobber saddle, and forward-set footpegs.

Segway to Take a Bold Leap: Entering the 2025 Dakar Rally

Segway, the name that once brought you whimsical self-balancing scooters, is now shifting gears—literally—into the high-octane world of rally racing. On December 1st, the company unveiled its factory team for the 2025 Dakar Rally.

This marks its debut in the “Future Mission 1000” category, a proving ground for electric, hydrogen, and hybrid technologies. Think of it as Dakar’s bold step toward an electrified future, and Segway’s boldest gambit yet.

Check Out the Chinese-Made Morbidelli T502X Adventure Bike

The Morbidelli T502X, an entry-level adventure bike, has arrived with aspirations to challenge segment staples like the CFMoto Ibex 450 and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450. Despite its Italian-sounding name and roots, Morbidelli now operates under the Chinese Qianjiang umbrella, alongside brands like Benelli and Keeway.

The T502X is powered by a 486cc liquid-cooled parallel twin, producing 47 horsepower, and features off-road-ready components: spoked tubeless wheels (19-inch front, 17-inch rear), knobby tires, and a basic suspension setup with inverted forks and a preload-adjustable monoshock.