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Yamaha Electric Motocross Bike Developments

The Yamaha electric motocross bike is coming. A month ago, Cycle World reported about some early stages, and now the new patents surfaced. This likely means it’s getting closer to a production model.

New Swappable Batteries Make Electric Motorcycle Adoption Easier in Kenya

Gas-powered motorcycles will be a thing for many decades to come, but electric bikes are gaining ground, and swappable batteries could help make things easier. In countries like Kenya, riders are adopting EVs faster due to the availability of swappable batteries.

Will the Honda CL300 Scrambler Come to the US?

A scrambler based on the Honda Rebel has been in the works for some time, Honda revealed the CL500 not long ago, and now the CL300 takes a bow. The company launched the little bike in China, which makes sense for the smaller-displacement machine.

Documents Confirm 2023 Harley-Davidson 120th Anniversary Models, Touring, Softail, and CVO Models

Harley is adding some special bikes in 2023.

Some Australian certification documents came to the notice of the motorcycle industry press recently, alerting everyone to the fact that Harley is coming out with a Nightster S and Softail models in Australia in 2023. Additional documents show Harley’s touring, CVO, and Harley-Davidson 120th anniversary models. While it’s for the Australian market, it likely speaks for the company globally.

Cycle World Names Its 10 Best Motorcycles of 2022

Cycle World has named it’s 10 best.

With 2023 right around the corner a lot of eyes are on the new bikes for 2023, but before I completely turn my focus to the new year, I wanted to direct your attention to a good end-of-year wrap-up from Cycle World. Here are the magazine’s best bikes of 2022.

VOLTERRA and Instituto Europeo di Design Choose Student Design for Prototype

A 250-mile electric motorcycle.

The companies are collaborating and looking for master’s degree students who want to design an electric motorcycle for VOLTERRA. The final design was an electric touring motorcycle with a range of 250 miles.

The AIMExpo 2023 Is Coming Up Quick

A great show this AIMExpo will likely be.

AIMExpo 2023 is coming up soon. The event, which will have a focus on e-bikes, will happen February 15-17 in Las Vegas. According to a recent press release, the show will be a big one. Registrations are up considerably this year.

2022 AMA Supermoto National Champions Recognized

Three racers were recognized as champs.

The AMA recognized Lukas Hoellbacher, Josh Mclean, and Jeffery Panelley as champs in AMA Supermoto National Championship series in their respective racing classes.

Board Members Announced for the Motorcycle Industry Council

Two returning members and a new person will assume board responsibilities.

The Motorcycle Industry Council tallied its votes and the board members have been selected. The council will welcome back Jeff Brown of EagleRider and Tim Calhoun of Tim Calhoun Powersports Consulting. It will also welcome into the fold Marc McAllister of Tucker Powersports.

Josh Herrin and Xavi Forés to Compete in 2023 MotoAmerica Championship for Ducati

Herin and Forés will ride Panigale V4 R motorcycles.

Josh Herrin and Xavi Forés will compete with Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati New York team in the 2023 MotoAmerica Championship. Herrin is the reigning MotoAmerica Supersport champion. Herin and Forés will ride the 2023 Ducati Panigale V4 R.