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The news of Monday, 28 April 2025 alarmed many people: a massive power outage paralysed large parts of Spain and Portugal, with effects reaching as far as France. Millions of people were affected, metros stood still, rail traffic collapsed, traffic lights failed – a chaotic foretaste of how vulnerable our modern infrastructure is. Even though the cause is still unclear and supply (as of Tuesday, 29 April 2025) is largely being restored, this incident shows drastically: a large-scale blackout can happen at any time and bring public life to a standstill.

In such a scenario, when petrol stations have no power, electric cars cannot charge and public transport collapses, independent mobility turns from a comfort into a necessity. This is exactly where the often underrated motorcycle can play to its strengths – provided it is the right model and you are prepared. This article looks at what matters in a crisis-proof motorcycle and how you can arm yourself for an emergency.