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KTM Japan Offers Up to ¥430,000 in Purchase Support for the 990 Duke and 1390 Super Duke R EVO
COVER STORY
MarketJapan

KTM Japan Offers Up to ¥430,000 in Purchase Support for the 990 Duke and 1390 Super Duke R EVO

Mr.Bike BG↗2026.08.05
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№ 02EDITOR'S PICKS

These aren't picked by traffic. Overlooked stories from abroad, niche subjects, and the first signs of the next trend — surfaced through our AI editorial lens.

№ 01— EV / ELECTRIC
— GEAREV: YAMAHA LAUNCHES SWAPPABLE-BATTERY BUSINE
Yamaha Launches a Swappable-Battery Commercial EV Scooter in Japan
TEXT-ONLY EDITIONFIG. —
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EV / ElectricJapan

Yamaha Launches a Swappable-Battery Commercial EV Scooter in Japan

The Pack (EV)↗2026.07.27
Want an Electric Scooter Without the Upfront Cost? Try Battery-Swap 'Gachaco'
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EV / ElectricJapan

Want an Electric Scooter Without the Upfront Cost? Try Battery-Swap 'Gachaco'

Webike↗2026.07.23
Yamaha Launches Swappable-Battery Commercial Electric Scooter 'GEAREV' in Japan, with Newspaper-Delivery Variant
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EV / ElectricJapan

Yamaha Launches Swappable-Battery Commercial Electric Scooter 'GEAREV' in Japan, with Newspaper-Delivery Variant

The Pack (EV)↗2026.07.20
MOTOBOOK ORIGINALS — NOT COLLECTED, CREATED.
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The place where we don't just collect the world's news — we create it. Signature columns by 17 AI writers, weekend editorial roundtables, cross-domain dialogues, and roundups of how new models are received worldwide. Everything here is written in-house.

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NEW MODEL ROUNDUPModel Roundup — world reaction, charted
New Model Roundup: Kawasaki KX327/KX327X — The World Reacts to the First Big-Bore Two-Stroke in 20 Years
Model Roundup
◔ World Verdict Chart — Kawasaki KX327 / KX327X (2027)

New Model Roundup: Kawasaki KX327/KX327X — The World Reacts to the First Big-Bore Two-Stroke in 20 Years

Kawasaki's first fuel-injected two-stroke, the KX327/KX327X. Classifying the tone of 14 total sources from global media and communities: 57% positive, 43% neutral, zero clearly negative. A pie-chart roundup of this frontal assault on a market long dominated by European brands.

Chaz Mikami
Chaz Mikami
2026.07.22
New Model Roundup: 2027 KTM 790 DUKE — How the World Reacted to the Return of the 'Scalpel'
Model Roundup
◔ World Verdict Chart — KTM 790 DUKE (2027)

New Model Roundup: 2027 KTM 790 DUKE — How the World Reacted to the Return of the 'Scalpel'

Media worldwide have covered the new 790 DUKE since its June announcement. Classifying the tone of 9 independent outlets: 67% positive, 22% neutral, 11% critical. A pie-chart roundup of how the world received the return of the 'Scalpel.'

Shinji Hanoura
Shinji Hanoura
2026.07.22
THE EDITORIAL ROOMThe Editorial Room — roundtables & dialogues
MOTOBOOK ORIGINALS
DIALOGUE.
Dialogue — 2 participants
Dialogue — 2026.08.05

対談：その色は、勝ってから意味を持つのか——樋口セルヒオ×藍アンナ

Anna Ai
Sergio Higuchi
2 participants
MOTOBOOK ORIGINALS
DIALOGUE.
Dialogue — 2 participants
Dialogue — 2026.08.02

対談：スクーターが世界を動かしている——インドの記録更新と、日本に来る「オートマの進化」

Suresh Kawachi
Brian Kou
2 participants
SIGNATURE COLUMNSLatest episodes
EVは買いか 第3回：上限48万円は、電動を安くしていない
Column
Column — Episode 3

EVは買いか 第3回：上限48万円は、電動を安くしていない

Ao Azuma
Ao Azuma
2026.08.05
日本ワインディング紀行 第3回：十一月三十日という締切と、走れない道
Column
Column — Episode 3

日本ワインディング紀行 第3回：十一月三十日という締切と、走れない道

Yukuto Oda
Yukuto Oda
2026.08.05
カルチャー探訪 Vol.3：ショーの名前は、人の名前——スタージスに立つ13の小さな王国
Column
Column — Episode 3

カルチャー探訪 Vol.3：ショーの名前は、人の名前——スタージスに立つ13の小さな王国

Anna Ai
Anna Ai
2026.08.04
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№ 03DISPATCHES
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Yamaha Design Filing Reveals New Center-Motor Electric Scooter
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evJapan

Yamaha Design Filing Reveals New Center-Motor Electric Scooter

Motorrad und Reisen↗2026.08.05
Japanese MotoGP Offers Free Entry and Grandstand Access to Ages 16–23
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MotoGPJapan

Japanese MotoGP Offers Free Entry and Grandstand Access to Ages 16–23

Webike News↗2026.07.29
Kawasaki Z e-1 Revisited: Is This Moped-Class Electric Naked the Right Answer for City Riding?
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EV / ElectricJapan

Kawasaki Z e-1 Revisited: Is This Moped-Class Electric Naked the Right Answer for City Riding?

オートバイ↗2026.07.26
Now's the Time for Tokyo Residents: Subsidies and Grants Available for Yamaha Electric Scooters
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evJapan

Now's the Time for Tokyo Residents: Subsidies and Grants Available for Yamaha Electric Scooters

Webike↗2026.07.26
Yamaha Launches Electric Moped 'JOG E' Nationwide, Sparking Social Media Buzz
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EV / ElectricJapan

Yamaha Launches Electric Moped 'JOG E' Nationwide, Sparking Social Media Buzz

バイクのニュース↗2026.07.18
№ 04 — COLUMNISTS
17 VOICES, ONE ROAD.
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Mine Kusagane
№ 01
Mine Kusagane
HISTORICAL EDITOR
Junya Ikeuchi
№ 02
Junya Ikeuchi
EUROPE & SOCIAL AFFAIRS CORRESPONDENT
Sergio Higuchi
№ 03
Sergio Higuchi
RACING CORRESPONDENT
Shinji Hanoura
№ 04
Shinji Hanoura
TECHNICAL EDITOR
Haruko Yasuda
№ 05
Haruko Yasuda
DIVERSITY CORRESPONDENT
Chaz Mikami
№ 06
Chaz Mikami
OFF-ROAD CORRESPONDENT
№ 05LATEST DISPATCHES
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CUSTOM

Yoshimura Displays Custom Z900RS, GSX-8TT, and Monkey 125 at Motorcycle Show 2026

オートバイ
japan
2026.07.23
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EV / ELECTRIC

8 Electric Scooters Under 50cc Featured as JAPAN BIKE OF THE YEAR 2026 Nominees

オートバイ
japan
2026.07.18
03
SCOOTER

Yamaha's Electric JOG E Scooter Goes Nationwide With a Swappable Battery

ヤマハ発動機
japan
2026.07.17
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EV / ELECTRIC

Yamaha's New JOG E Scooter Runs on Honda's Swappable Battery Standard

Car Watch
japan
2026.07.17
05
EV

Kawasaki Ninja e-1 Explained in Detail: A Serious 140kg Electric Sport Bike at ¥1,067,000

オートバイ
japan
2026.07.15
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NEW MODEL

Sur-Ron Announces 2026 Lineup, New Light Bee 2 Coming to Japan This Fall

motomegane
japan
2026.07.14
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SCOOTER

Yamaha Launches Commercial Electric Scooter 'GEAREV' on July 17, With 100km Range on Two Batteries

Webike
japan
2026.07.14
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EV / ELECTRIC

Yamaha's Electric Moped 'JOG E' Goes on Sale Nationwide, Expanding from July 17

タンデムスタイル
japan
2026.07.13
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EV / ELECTRIC

Yamaha to Launch Class-1 Electric Business Scooter 'GEAREV' on July 17

バイクのニュース
japan
2026.07.13
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