2010 MotoCzysz E1pc: the future is now

Photos: Amadeus PhotographyThe 2010 MotoCzysz E1pc isn't just another technically impressive electric motorcycle, it's the most advanced two-wheeler ever made. Using MotoGP-level thinking, Michael Czysz has integrated the most sophisticated electric drive technology yet seen with engineering solutions that will…

Philippe Starck designs Pramac Ducati livery

Lacking the ability to generate excitement by winning races, Pramac Ducati has instead chosen to brand itself as "the first ecological MotoGP team." What's that mean? Well, they're sticking some Starck-designed wind turbines on the roof of their team trucks…

Venturi electrifies Voxan

Defunct French bike maker Voxan has been purchased by Monegasque millionaire Gilda Pallanca Pastor, who also owns Venturi Automobiles. His plan? Leave the old models behind and move towards an all-new, all-electric future. Venturi says to expect the first models…

What the Mission One will sound like when it passes you

HFL superfriends John Adamo and Harry Mallin recently grabbed a world first, two-up test ride of the pre-production Mission One. While a strict nondisclosure agreement prevents them from sharing pictures, riding impressions or much of anything, they were able to…

12 teams enter inaugural American TTXGP

Electric motorcycle racing is coming to America on May 16 with 12 teams entering the first-ever TTXGP race to take place on this continent. To put that in perspective, there were 20 entries at the fledgling series' first race at…

How e-Power and TTXGP are shaping up

Last weekend, the first race of the FIM's new e-Power electric racing series took place at Le Mans. Five bikes entered, one bike finished. One of the bikes that entered was actually a scooter and the race had to be…

An electric motorcycle buyer's guide

Photo: Grant RayWith electric motorcycles becoming viable mainstream products and benefiting from huge tax incentives, now could be the time to buy one. I assembled 12 of the most popular models into a buyer's guide for Popular Mechanics. Popular Mechanics…