8 May
Znug Design's sustainable ode to the most famous bike in manga

Taking some serious cues from the most famous motorcycle in manga, the zecOO mOtOrcycle from Japan’s Znug Design is one of the more headturning electric motorcycles to have left the EV dream studio. Loosely inspired by Tetsuo Shima’s famed motorcycle in Akira, the zecOO is only matched in futuristic looks by the likes of the […]


14 Nov
600cc-level performance in a 250cc-level body

Honda will unveil several new concepts at the Tokyo Motor Show next month, including this electric powered RC-E motorcycle. Because of the powertrain, the bike achieves 600cc-level performance in a 250cc-level body. The electric concept is outfitted with  Brembo brakes, Ohlins fork and shock and is shown in a Mike Hailwood colorway — plus it comes […]


Given the talents of the two designers involved it’s little surprise that this Vue watch would be so imaginative. Yves Behar, who we’ve interviewed for his work with the Mission One, teams up with Japanese designer Issey Miyake for what they’re dubbing the Vue wristwatch. As time marches inexorably on, the hour marker fades the […]


19 Jan
Documenting the TTXGP, the first-ever electric motorcycle race on the Isle of Man

On June 12 of last year, history was made at the TTXGP — the world’s first clean emission eGrandPrix race which took place on Ireland’s legendary Isle of Man race course. Directed by Mark Neale (who also directed Faster), Charge follows several of the teams involved — including Brammo, MotoCzysz and of course Mission One […]


6 Jan
Zero emission hits a whole new level

I bet if you’re driving around a Mission One or a Zero you’re thinking you’re the greenest motorcycle rider out there, but you’d be wrong. Actually you’d be super special, because the Mission One isn’t even available yet but I digress. A group at the RMIT (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology) have designed a concept […]


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The Mission One is the brainchild of Mission Motors, who claim it the world’s fastest electric production bike. With an estimated range of 150 miles, boasting a top speed of 150 mph, and generating over 100 ft-lbs of torque from point zero (as electric engines offer 100% torque from 0 rpm), the bike’s stats are […]