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KTM Japan Offers Up to ¥430,000 in Purchase Support for the 990 Duke and 1390 Super Duke R EVO
KTM Japan is running a campaign through October 31 offering up to ¥430,000 in purchase support alongside special low-interest financing (0.9% for up to 60 months or 1.9% for up to 84 months) on the 990 Duke and 1390 Super Duke R EVO. Buyers also receive KTM's premium manufacturer warranty, extended to four years at no extra cost.
Mr.Bike BG · 8/5/2026
Yamaha Design Filing Reveals New Center-Motor Electric Scooter
A Japanese design registration has revealed Yamaha is developing a new electric scooter with a center-mounted motor driving the rear wheel via belt, a departure from its previous hub-motor scooters. Sized for the 125cc commuter class, it would compete with Honda's UC3 and CUV e:, and appears to use a swappable battery under the seat. The filing is currently registered only in Japan.
Motorrad und Reisen · 8/5/2026
Japanese MotoGP Offers Free Entry and Grandstand Access to Ages 16–23
The 2026 Japanese MotoGP at Mobility Resort Motegi will offer a free 16–23 ZERO Pass for registered visitors aged 16 to 23. It covers venue admission, general seating and the reservation-only shuttle from Haga Industrial Park Management Center; the LRT fare from Utsunomiya remains separate. Night Live and After Race Live music performances are also included.
Webike News · 7/29/2026
Yamaha Launches a Swappable-Battery Commercial EV Scooter in Japan
Yamaha has launched a swappable-battery commercial electric scooter in Japan under the GEAREV brand, aimed at business uses like delivery. Battery swapping cuts the downtime spent waiting to charge, key for fleet duty.
The Pack (EV) · 7/27/2026
Now's the Time for Tokyo Residents: Subsidies and Grants Available for Yamaha Electric Scooters
Information on subsidies and grants that Tokyo residents can combine when buying a Yamaha electric scooter has been introduced. Models such as the "JOG E," launched on July 17, 2026, are eligible, and stacking multiple programs can significantly reduce the purchase cost.
Webike · 7/26/2026
Kawasaki Z e-1 Revisited: Is This Moped-Class Electric Naked the Right Answer for City Riding?
Kawasaki's electric naked bike, the Z e-1, gets another look. Launched alongside the Ninja e-1 in January 2024, it wears bodywork based on the Z400. Priced at ¥1,012,000 including tax, it weighs 135 kg, measures 1,980 mm long, 730 mm wide, and 1,035 mm tall, with a seat height of 785 mm. Equivalent to a 50–125cc-class moped, it carries two removable batteries.
オートバイ · 7/25/2026