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Electric

Electric Dirt Bikes Are Getting Called E-Bikes, and Bicycle Makers Want It to Stop

Electrek reports that electric dirt bikes are often lumped in with e-bikes, and the bicycle industry wants that naming habit to end.

MotoGP

Aprilia questions stewards' call after Bezzecchi and Marquez sprint clash

Aprilia's CEO says he disagrees with the decision not to penalize Marc Marquez after a sprint collision with Marco Bezzecchi in Qatar.

MotoGP

Jake Dixon Scores First MotoGP Points on HRC Debut, but Admits Early Error

Jake Dixon earned his first MotoGP points at Qatar on his HRC debut, five years after his last appearance, though an early mistake left him annoyed.

Racing

MotoGP's Qatar decision draws criticism amid regional conflict

MotoGP faces criticism for keeping the Qatar Grand Prix on the calendar, as the event went ahead at Losail despite regional armed conflict.

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Marquez Title Push Stalls in Qatar as Bezzecchi Takes the Win

Marco Bezzecchi won the Qatar Grand Prix, leaving Marc Marquez's MotoGP title clinch for Portugal, while columnists debate the race's wider meaning.

New Bikes

Suzuki V-Strom 800 Touring: What the Travel Trim Adds for $10,499

Ultimate Motorcycling outlines the 2024 Suzuki V-Strom 800 Touring, a travel-focused trim with a top case and handguards at a $10,499 list price.

New Bikes

Harley-Davidson's Sprint 440 Bets on a Small Single for Everyday Riders

Harley-Davidson previews the 2027 Sprint 440, a lightweight cruiser built around a 440cc single with Hero MotoCorp, due at dealers in spring 2027.

MotoGP

Marquez Closes In on MotoGP Crown Ahead of Portuguese Grand Prix

Marc Marquez scored 32 of a possible 37 points in Qatar and is positioned to clinch the MotoGP title at the Portuguese Grand Prix in two weeks.

MotoGP

Jorge Martin's Qatar ride keeps MotoGP title hopes alive into Portugal

Jorge Martin finished seventh at Lusail, a result Motorsport.com says kept his title hopes alive and delayed Marc Marquez's celebrations.

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Marini Withdraws From Qatar MotoGP as Grid Shrinks to 16 Bikes

Luca Marini has withdrawn from the Qatar MotoGP Grand Prix after struggling with fatigue, leaving only 16 bikes on the grid for Sunday's race.

Electric

Small Electric Motorcycles Deserve the Attention Pickups Are Getting

Electrek argues that North America's electric-vehicle conversation centers on big trucks and SUVs, while small electric motorcycles get far less notice.

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Bezzecchi on pole at Qatar as Marquez chases a title and Bagnaia's injury reshapes the grid

Aprilia's Bezzecchi takes pole at Lusail, Marc Marquez starts second with a title chance, and Pecco Bagnaia's injury shapes the field.

Electric

Yamaha Adds an Electric Scooter Built for European City Commuters

Yamaha is widening its electric scooter range with the XENTER E, a 125cc-equivalent model aimed at city commuters in Europe, according to Electrek.

MotoGP

Jorge Martin Faces Tough Qatar GP Challenge as Pain Returns in Qualifying

Aprilia's team manager says Jorge Martin faces a very difficult rest of the Qatar GP weekend after his condition worsened during Saturday qualifying.

New Bikes

A Falcon at 25: Suzuki's Hayabusa Anniversary Edition Takes Flight

Ultimate Motorcycling's buyer's guide looks at Suzuki's 2024 Hayabusa 25th Anniversary Edition, a styling-focused celebration of the hyperbike's quarter century.

MotoGP

MotoGP Qatar Race Goes Ahead Amid Middle East Tensions

Mercedes F1 chief Toto Wolff has defended MotoGP's decision to hold this weekend's Qatar Grand Prix despite regional conflict.

MotoGP

Bagnaia Ruled Out of Qatar GP With Right Foot Fractures

Two-time MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia has two fractures in his right foot after a serious Qatar sprint crash, and his remaining season is in doubt.

MotoGP

Martin climbs from 11th to third in Qatar sprint with fractured wrist

Jorge Martin finished third in the Qatar MotoGP sprint after qualifying 11th, riding through a fractured wrist and a close battle with Marc Marquez.

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Marquez Wins Qatar Sprint as Martin Rides to Podium Despite Injury

Marc Marquez won the Qatar MotoGP sprint after a clash that ended Marco Bezzecchi's title hopes, while Jorge Martin finished third with a broken wrist.

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Bezzecchi Storms to Qatar Pole Before a Sprint Clash With Marquez

Aprilia's Marco Bezzecchi set a new lap record for pole in Qatar, then saw his sprint victory hopes end after a collision with Marc Marquez.

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