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Chinese Motorcycle Exports Hit Record 26.2 Million Units in H1 2026 as Big-Bore Shipments Quadruple
China's motorcycle exports reached a record 26.2 million units worth $11.28 billion in the first half of 2026, up 23.2% year on year by volume. US-bound shipments rose 40% to 3.9 million units, while ASEAN volumes climbed and value jumped 55.1% to $980 million. Exports of models above 800cc surged more than fourfold, and CFMoto said a prototype sportbike hit 315km/h in June testing.
South China Morning Post · 7/30/2026
2026 Wuyang-Honda E-VO Adds Features Without Raising Its Price
Wuyang-Honda has introduced the 2026 E-VO electric motorcycle in China. Three parallel 74V, 28Ah battery packs provide 6.2kWh in total, while peak output is 15.8kW. A DC charging adapter, standard side-bag brackets and DJI action-camera controls are among the additions, with the price held at 29,999 yuan.
TMCBlog · 7/29/2026
Wuyang-Honda Unveils 2026 E-VO Electric Cafe Racer With 15.8kW Peak Power
China's Wuyang-Honda has revealed the 2026 model of its E-VO electric cafe racer, delivering 15.8kW peak power from a 74V 28Ah battery pack totaling up to 6.2kWh, priced from 29,999 yuan. The update adds side-bag mounts, a standard front-and-rear dashcam, and DJI action-camera integration, alongside a compatible fast-charging network that has expanded to around 6.2 million poles.
carview! · 7/29/2026
Kawasaki Ninja e-1 Arrives in Hong Kong, In Stock and Tax-Exempt
A Hong Kong dealer has announced new stock of Kawasaki's electric sportbike, the Ninja e-1. It's being offered under the tax exemption available for electric motorcycles, a sign that mass-produced electric sportbikes from major manufacturers are now actually available in Asian urban markets.
iBike 鐵騎網誌 · 7/23/2026
Ninebot Launches New M90 Electric Scooter With Upgraded Battery and Hill-Climbing Power
Ninebot (a Segway subsidiary) launched its new M90 electric scooter on July 10, priced from around RMB 4,399 (about ¥90,000). It packs a 1,500W motor and a second-generation carbon-crystal 72V/24Ah battery, delivers a real-world range of 80km, and offers 30 liters of under-seat storage, with improved hill-climbing and usability over the outgoing M85c.
网易新闻 (163.com) · 7/22/2026
New Details Emerge on CFMoto's Electric Sportbike — Possibly Based on the 450SS
New details have surfaced on the electric sportbike reportedly under development at China's CFMoto. It may carry specs close to the gasoline-powered 450SS, and if realized, would mark Chinese manufacturers stepping up their push into electric sportbikes too — the next move from China's fast-growing motorcycle industry.
Cycle World · 7/21/2026
Chongqing Drives China's Electric Two-Wheeler Export Boom — Targeting 12 Million Units a Year by 2027
China's Chongqing is driving a boom in electric two-wheeler exports. In a single quarter, the city exported more than 6.5 billion yuan worth of two-wheelers, marking growth of over 67% year-on-year. The city has further set a goal of producing 12 million units annually by 2027 — an epicenter of growth symbolizing the globalization of China's motorcycle industry.
iMotorbike News · 7/20/2026
China's EV Exports Rise 68.7% in First Half of 2026—Electric Two-Wheelers and Bicycles Also Up 31.5%
China's electric vehicle exports surged 68.7% year-on-year in the first half of 2026. Exports of electric motorcycles and bicycles also grew 31.5% over the same period. With the domestic market struggling to grow, exports are increasingly clear as the growth engine driving China's two-wheeler and EV industries.
TechNode · 7/14/2026
China's H1 2026 Exports: Electric Motorcycles and Bicycles Up 31.5%, EVs Up 68.7%
China Customs said on July 14 that exports of electric motorcycles and bicycles rose 31.5% year on year in the first half of 2026, while electric-car exports increased 68.7%. China’s overall exports grew by more than 10%, extending gains to 11 consecutive quarters; lithium-battery exports rose 37.6% and wind-turbine exports 35.6%.
网易 · 7/14/2026
Italian Magazine Test-Rides Chinese Zontes' Electric 368e: Fast and Well-Equipped
Italy's InSella test-rode the 2026 model of Chinese manufacturer Zontes' electric model 368e (ZT-E 368E). The verdict: 'fast and well-equipped.' The fact that a Chinese electric motorcycle brand is being road-tested by media in Italy, a major motorcycle nation, itself speaks to its growing presence.
InSella · 7/13/2026
Sur-Ron Wins Again in China, Court Finds E RIDE PRO Infringed Design Rights, Orders About €700,000 in Damages
Electric off-road giant Sur-Ron has won a design-patent lawsuit against E RIDE PRO in a court in Ningbo, China. The court found infringement of a design patent derived from the Light Bee model, ordering the defendant to halt sales and pay roughly €700,000 in damages. It's another win for the company, following a victory against Talaria in the US in January.
The Pack (EV) · 7/9/2026
Sur-Ron Wins Another Design Patent Lawsuit in China Against 'E RIDE PRO'
Sur-Ron, known for its electric off-road bikes, has again won a design patent lawsuit in a Chinese court against "E RIDE PRO." In the dispute over the popular model's appearance, the ruling upheld Sur-Ron's rights. In the electric two-wheeler world, where imitation is often rampant, the ruling stands out as a case of China's own courts protecting original design.
The Pack (EV) · 7/9/2026
Electric Off-Road Maker Sur-Ron Wins Again Against 'E RIDE PRO' in Chinese Design Lawsuit
China-based electric off-road motorcycle maker Sur-Ron has once again prevailed in a Chinese court against rival E RIDE PRO in a dispute over design rights. As lightweight electric bikes gain popularity worldwide, intellectual property disputes over imitation products are becoming more frequent. The case reflects a growing push to protect design originality in the fast-growing electric off-road segment.
THE PACK · 7/9/2026
CFMoto's EV Brand Zeeho Launches Two Urban Electric Mopeds Under New "C!ty" Series in China
CFMoto's electric sub-brand Zeeho has announced a new series called C!ty. Two moped-style electric models designed for urban use, the higher-end Play is priced at 10,980 yuan (about $1,590), while the sportier Fun comes in at 8,980 yuan (about $1,300). Launched at an affordable price point for the domestic Chinese market, the series symbolizes Zeeho's expanding electric lineup.
RideApart · 7/8/2026
China's Limma Rebrands Under 'Smart Big Power,' Unveils Flagship Electric Series Zhengfuzhe (Conqueror) Worldwide
Chinese electric two-wheeler brand Limma held its summer flagship product launch on July 3 at Helan Mountain in Ningxia, declaring a strategic pivot toward "Smart Big Power." Under the new slogan "AI power, Limma go" and a new logo, the company unveiled its premium flagship, the "Himalaya Series Zhengfuzhe (Conqueror)," to the world for the first time, while also announcing a partnership with the Chinese Society of Scientific Exploration.
摩托之家 Motuo8 · 7/6/2026
China's Benda Reportedly Developing New Dual-Clutch Transmission to Rival Honda's DCT
Chinese manufacturer Benda is reportedly preparing a new dual-clutch transmission, aimed at competing with Honda's DCT. It marks a move by Chinese makers into original development of core motorcycle transmission technology. As the in-house development of key components advances, Chinese manufacturers' competitiveness looks set to grow further.
NaikMotor · 7/6/2026
BMW's Chinese Manufacturing Partner Loncin Reportedly Developing Electric ATV Concept
Loncin, BMW's manufacturing partner in China, is reportedly developing an electric ATV concept. Reports point to a rugged build geared for dirt riding and abundant torque, offering a glimpse of Chinese manufacturers' growing push into off-road electrification.
RideApart · 7/5/2026