It’s no secret that Rivian has had its eye on e-bikes for quite some time. Patents and other leaks have popped up over the years, but now, we’re finally getting a look at the results of that interest. What you see here is the new TM-B, which made its debut today.

It’s the flagship product from Also, a new brand spun off from Rivian. It’s an intriguing new e-bike option coming to a road near you soon, assuming the company can convince buyers to take the plunge on such an unconventional two-wheeler.

What Exactly Is It?

Also’s TM-B is less a conventional bicycle or even ebike, and more of a modular compact vehicle on two wheels. The design centers on a chunky, weatherproof block at the bottom of the frame.

Inside that block, you’ll find the battery, a small generator, and the pedal system. Notably, the pedals do not directly power the rear wheel at all. Instead, pedal strokes power the generator and the pedal-by-wire drivetrain sends power to the rear wheel.

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Also offers three distinct riding profiles and a swappable seat system. Buyers begin by choosing if they want the small or large seat. From there, they can add more seat options including a cargo seat and a moto-style bench seat.

They can also choose between an All-Terrain package with knobby tires and two extra drive modes or a Street package with smoother tires. The AT package costs an extra $200 despite it appearing as though the only hardware changes are Kenda mountain bike tires.

A five-inch touchscreen cockpit with a rotatable bezel allows users to get important ride data along with GPS navigation. The bike features full suspension with 120mm of travel but Also doens’t say whether or not you can lock it out for climbing or flat roads.

The brakes are especially interesting as they feature regen technology to feed juice back to the battery and ABS. A special auto-lock system promises enhanced security as it locks the rear wheel, battery, and frame when engaged.

Also says it’ll sell bikes offering between 60 and 100 miles of range (roughly 97 to 161 kilometers) and up to 180 Nm (133 lb-ft) of torque. Payload tops out at 324 lbs (147 kilograms) on higher-spec models.

How Much Does It Cost?

The base TM-B will start at “under $4,000,” but the Launch Edition, available for order now, starts at $4,500 before options. That’s not a terrible price in this segment. No doubt, it’s aimed at people who are casually interested in two-wheeled travel. Hardcore cyclists will likely find it a bit lacking.

It may not replace a traditional bike, and it won’t appeal to every purist, but it does offer a refreshing reinterpretation of a form that’s been part of daily life for more than a century.

Although Yamaha has long been known for building some of the world’s finest motorcycles, its ventures into the car world have been surprisingly limited and often under the radar, like when it helped develop iconic engines such as Toyota’s 4A-GE and 2ZZ-GE, the Lexus LFA’s V10, Ford’s Taurus SHO V6, and even Volvo’s 4.4-liter V8.

That might soon change, as the Japanese brand prepares to showcase something unexpected at the upcoming Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo: a three-wheeled trike that looks like a cross between a Morgan 3-Wheeler and a Polaris Slingshot.

New Take On Three Wheels

Called the Tricera, the project was first previewed three years ago with a sleek-looking concept. The design of the three-wheeler has progressed since then and now looks far more suitable for real-world road use.

However, don’t get too excited just yet, as there’s not yet any confirmation that Yamaha will actually produce and sell it to the public.

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The design of the Tricera shares some similarities with Yamaha’s current range of motorcycles, including its circular headlights and two small DRLs running horizontally on the fascia. It also sports a complex nose and small covers over the front wheels.

Yamaha has then added a pair of small wind deflectors at the front and a set of tiny wing mirrors, which were not present on the original concept. The interior now looks much more suitable for the road and sports a set of dark red bucket seats, a steering wheel, and gold paddle shifters.

Powering the Tricera is an electric motor, although it’s unclear how much power it has or how large its battery pack is. What we do know is that Yamaha has developed a three-wheel steering system for it, aiming to achieve “a whole new level of unity” between the vehicle and the driver.

The company has also equipped it with an adaptive sound device that modifies the tone of the electric powertrain, adding a layer of sensory engagement that electric vehicles often lack.

More Concepts On The Way

Alongside the Tricera, Yamaha will display several other innovations at the Tokyo show. Among them is the Motoroid, a two-wheeled concept capable of bending and twisting like something out of a sci-fi film, as well as the Proto BEV, an all-electric sports bike concept that hints at where Yamaha’s electric design language might be headed next.

Interest in small EVs continues to grow, and this year’s Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo looks set to highlight how compact design and electric efficiency can go hand in hand. Suzuki’s lineup for 2025 brings that idea to life with a mix of concept and production models.

The company’s showcase is headlined by the world premiere of the Vision e-Sky concept, a preview of a fully electric kei car that will enter production in the near future.

Compact Optimism

According to the company, the minicar is designed for daily commuting and short weekend trips. It follows the theme of “Unique, Smart, Positive” and aims to evoke a “cheerful” mood. It also appears to be the first vehicle to adopt Suzuki’s redesigned logo, featuring a flatter design and a matte aluminum finish.

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The Vision e-Sky adopts a hatchback silhouette with a short hood, minimal overhangs, a floating roof, and clean surfacing. The C-shaped LED headlights are combined with an illuminated grille and matching taillights. It rides on futuristic aero-style wheel covers and features flush door handles, although these might change for production.

In line with kei car packaging regulations, the EV measures 3,395 mm (133.7 inches) long, 1,475 mm (58.1 inches) wide, and 1,625 mm (64 inches) tall. Suzuki didn’t reveal the specifications of the electric motor or the battery pack but promises a driving range of over 270 km (168 miles) between charges.

Suzuki

The interior looks close to production status. It features a digital cockpit, a floating center tunnel, ambient lighting, and a dashboard that doubles as a tray. We can also see touch-sensitive A/C controls, a futuristic steering wheel with integrated buttons, and new seats with purple headrests.

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The production version of the Vision e-Sky will arrive within the Japanese fiscal year 2026, which ends on March 31, 2027. As with the rest of Suzuki’s kei car lineup, sales will most likely be limited in Japan.

Other Exhibits

The Vision e-Sky will be joined by several two- and four-wheel vehicles, along with robots, micro-mobility solutions and outboard motors from Suzuki’s product lineup.

Among the automobiles we find the e Every Concept, an electric kei van with a 200 km (124-mile) range. First shown in 2023, it will soon evolve into a production model alongside the identical Daihatsu Hijet and Toyota Pixis Van.

Suzuki will also display the Fronx FFV Concept, powered by ethanol, and the Vitoris CBG that runs on CNG. As for production vehicles, visitors will be able to check out the new Suzuki XBee, along with the Spacia, e-Vitara, and Jimny Nomad.

Suzuki

Two Wheels and More

In the two-wheel segment, Suzuki will showcase a fully electric version of the classic VanVan motorcycle updated with modern styling cues and LED lighting.

It will be joined by the e-Address production electric scooter, the DR-Z4SM supermoto, the retro-flavored GSX-8T and GSX-8TT production motorcycles, the GSX-R1000R superbike, the ethanol-powered GIXXER SF 250 FFV, a hydrogen-powered version of the Burgman, and the e-PO folding electric bicycle.

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The company will also display a range of mobility solutions, some of which are evolved versions of earlier 2023 concepts. These include the MOQBA 2, a four-legged platform that can carry people or products, the SUZU-RIDE 2, a four-wheeled personal mobility scooter, and the Glydways, an autonomous pod designed for car sharing.

Finally, the MITRA concept is a tiny four-wheeled electric vehicle with AI tech designed to serve as undercarriage for a variety of robots.

The Japan Mobility Show 2025 will open its doors to the public from October 24 to November 3 at the Tokyo Big Sight convention center in the Ariake district.

Suzuki

Honda revolutionized the motorcycle industry in the 1960s and ’70s, but so far it’s stayed out of the growing market for electric two-wheelers, restricting its offerings to a couple of electric scooters. That changes this year with the launch of Honda’s first real EV bike, the WN7.

The streetfighter-style naked is a production version of the EV Fun concept Honda first showed in 2024, and has the same angular muscularity with plenty of modern, flat surfaces and an expensive looking frame. There’s a 5.1-inch LCD display bolted behind the LED two-deck headlights and a classic single-sided swingarm at the back, just like Honda’s legendary RC30 from 1987.

Electric Power with Bite

The W in its name comes the development concept of ‘Be the Wind,’ N is for naked and 7 refers to its power class. British bike bike MCN quotes 67 hp (68 PS / 50 kW) and 74 lb-ft (100 Nm), which ties with Honda’s claims of the WN7 matching 600cc combustion bikes for power and full-on bonkers liter machines for torque.

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It’s sure to feel eager, though the 217 kg (478 lbs) curb weight means it’s 25 kg (55 lbs) or 9 percent heavier than an ICE Honda CB750 Hornet. A power-restricted version compatible with Europe’s A1 license for newbie riders is also on the cards.

Charging and Range

No battery capacity has been made public, but Honda says the power pack provided more than 81 miles (130 km) of riding on one charge, which should be enough for most commuter riders, even if it is half the miles you’d get from a combustion motorcycle. CCS2 rapid charging capability allows 20-80 percent top-ups in 30 minutes and a full 0-100 percent charge via a home wall box takes three hours.

How Much Does it Cost?

What’s likely to put riders off isn’t so much the range, but the price. Honda has put the WN7 on sale in the UK ahead of deliveries starting early in 2026 for £12,999 (equivalent to $17,700). That would seem like a bargain price if this was a Honda electric car we were talking about, but not so much a bargain in the motorcycle world where Honda’s existing electric scooters look affordable at £3,299-3,800, and combustion bikes are also very attainable.

A gas-powered CB750 Hornet is just £7,449, and even the sporty CB1000 Hornet SP is only £10,099. Troubled Harley Davidson offshoot LiveWire will also sell you an electric S2 with up to 120 miles (193 km) of range for between £8,799 and £10,599, meaning the WN7 looks like an indulgence for tech-heads.

Honda

Electric motorcycles have so far failed to take-off quite like electric cars, but this doesn’t mean development has stagnated. In fact, the VW Group is testing innovative solid-state battery cells in a specially-equipped Ducati superbike, presented at Munich’s IAA Mobility event. These innovative battery cells don’t just have the potential to shake up the motorcycling industry, but the wider automotive world.

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Ducati, which is owned by the VW Group, is the sole supplier of bikes for the MotoE World Championship, which places it at the forefront of the industry. However, its racing bike still cannot match the weight of one of its ICE-powered racing bikes, nor does it offer an adequate amount of range. That’s where solid-state battery cells come in.

A Prototype With A Purpose

An overhauled version of Ducati’s V21L prototype was presented in Germany, now equipped with 980 QSE-5 cells from QuantumScape. These cells use a lithium metal anode and ceramic separator, promising significant improvements in energy density, fast charging capability, safety, and lifecycle over traditional lithium-ion batteries.

Solid-State For Motorcycles And Cars

The Italian bike manufacturer didn’t reveal how much the solid-state battery of the special V21L prototype weighs, nor what kind of range it gives the bike. However, if the setup can be perfected, it could eventually find its way into a road-legal production motorcycle. In the coming months, the solid-state technology will continue to be tested and the bike will hit the track.

“At Ducati, we have a long history of pushing the boundaries of technology to improve the riding experience both on the road and on the racetrack,” said chief executive Claudio Domenicali. “Our pursuit of innovation has allowed us to achieve incredible results, including the record of six consecutive MotoGP Constructors’ titles. The high energy density achieved with solid state technology is a perfect fit for a high-performance vehicle like a sport motorcycle.”

The link with QuantumScape is not new. VW has spent more than a decade working alongside the Californian battery specialist, with the same goal of bringing solid-state cells into road-going cars. The Ducati testbed, then, is not just about motorcycles. It is also a rolling laboratory for the broader push toward next-generation electric mobility.

BMW Motorrad has unveiled the new Vision CE concept, ahead of its debut at the Munich Motor Show on September 8. It’s an electric scooter with a seat and roll cage, which eliminate the “need for a helmet as well as protective clothing.”

While that might be true, the resulting design leaves a lot to be desired as the concept looks like a combination of the CE 04 and a mobility scooter. It features a fairly traditional front end, which is connected to two square-ish bars that encircle the rider.

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The concept also sports slender headlights, roll cage-mounted auxiliary lights, and a small windscreen. The tubular design is echoed further below and they’re accompanied by mid-mounted deflectors. BMW also envisions the scooter could be customized with everything from a removable Bluetooth speaker to a transparent roof and a rear luggage rack.

The rider sits on a unique seat, which features a backrest and headrest as well as a seatbelt. We can also see a metal mesh section above the headrest, which presumably acts as an additional layer of protection.

Sticking with the cockpit, riders will find a large digital display as well as traditional handle bars. They’re joined by pronounced footrests and a covered charging port.

BMW didn’t say much about the concept, but confirmed it’s electric and has a “balancing function, which allows the vehicle to completely balance itself when stationary.” The company also said the Vision CE was designed to give users an “increased sense of freedom” as well as a “casual, carefree riding experience.”