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Electric-Powered KTM Duke in the Works

According to a report by MCN, there’s an electric-powered KTM Duke currently in the works by the Austrian manufacturer.

Spy shots circulating online clearly show a KTM 390 Duke with what looks like a square box in the chassis that’s most likely housing the battery unit.

KTM has been involved in production electric dirt bikes for some time now with the E-Ride range that includes the Freeride E-SX, E-SM and E-XC.

It looks like the Austrian motorcycling giant is putting in the works for an electric-powered KTM Duke. According to a report made by MCN, they have managed to gather a few spy shots (courtesy of BMH Images) of the weird-looking 390 Duke being tested in with what looks light a big metal box housing the battery in the frame. (more…)

Treeletrik e-bikes debut in Malaysia

Tree Movement (M) Sdn Bhd officially launches Treeletrik brand of electric bikes (e-bikes) in Malaysia.

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Electric Yamahas coming in 2016

Yamaha confirmed via its annual report that it will begin production of its two electric models, the PES1 sports and PED1 dirtbike, by the year 2016. (more…)

Video: Full charge on a deserted UK mansion rooftop

This is perhaps one of the best acts of debauchery performed with an electric bike ever caught on video. (more…)

Mission Motorcycles sues co-founder

The revolutionary makers of the Mission R and Mission RS electric race bikes Mission Motorcycles this week has filed lawsuit against one of its co-founder. (more…)

Electric-powered Mission R and RS debuts

As we have previously reported, the rebooted Mission Motorcycles firm debuted its Mission R and RS production electric sports bikes this month. (more…)

Zero Motorcycles set to charge law enforcement sector

LAW enforcement agencies worldwide could soon opt for electric power soon as leading electric bikes maker Zero Motorcycle launched its 2013 Police and Security model line up. (more…)