That was fast. Just a few days after Honda shared its first official visuals of its first-ever electrical bike, the Japanese big has debuted its bare moto on the worldwide stage. It not solely sheds the camo that we noticed earlier than, however Honda has revealed precise specs, alongside its identify and worth level.
It’s going to be referred to as the WN7 – an odd identify for many. Honda says the ‘W’ stands for the idea “be the wind,” ‘N’ stands for ‘bare,’ whereas the quantity seven signifies its energy class. Do I prefer it? Meh. However at the very least it is higher than “EV Enjoyable”.
Nevertheless, names are, as everyone knows, superficial. And that, too, would possibly change if and when the bike makes its solution to totally different components of the world. First unveiled as a concept at last year’s EICMA, Honda has moved somewhat fast to begin manufacturing on its first correct electrical motorbike, which appears precisely on time forward of a 2026 market launch.
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Honda has revealed that the WN7 will get a set lithium-ion battery versus a swappable battery setup, because it indicated on the EICMA reveal. I’ve to say I’m just a little bummed with that alternative, and the most important purpose is the inadequate vary.
A measly 81 miles (130 km) is all you get. Certain, it ought to be alright for each day commuting and metropolis chores, however there’s part of me that needs Honda had gone the swappable route.
Nonetheless, it does help each residence and automotive-grade CCS2 fast charging. That permits you to take it from 20–80% in simply half-hour. Along with your customary 6-kVA outlet at residence, it will take you rather less than three hours to go from flat to full.
As for the facility it produces, Honda is suggesting 600cc-like efficiency ranges. It’s going to sport a powertrain that’s primarily based on an 18-kW water-cooled motor paired to a sequence drive, which produces about 73.7 lb.ft (100 Nm) of torque. And once you issue within the 478.4-lb (217-kg) curb weight, it does begin to make sense.
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I don’t reckon it’ll be depraved quick, however hey, with Honda claiming its torque output will likely be akin to 1,000cc ICE bikes, I’m wanting ahead to it. The corporate has additionally confirmed it can even be making an 11kW A1 license model of the WN7.
As for included tech, there’sa five-inch TFT show will include RoadSync smartphone connectivity and unique e-moto menus. LED lighting throughout and a few further controls on the left-hand switchgear are all that’s confirmed for now. Oh, and there’s additionally a large 20-liter underseat cupboard space, which ought to be a welcome characteristic for each day commuters.
Design-wise, the bike hasn’t seen many modifications since its preliminary reveal. It’s, in essence, a streetfighter design with sweeping strains and a single-sided swingarm. You may spot double discs up entrance with a single disc on the again. Different underpinnings, just like the suspension setup, floor clearance, seat peak, and so forth, are all below wraps in the mean time.
Honda has slapped a £12,999 (roughly US $17,700) price ticket on the WN7. Now that’s steep for what is basically a commuter-level electrical motorbike. Don’t neglect, this section already has a couple of first rate choices, together with each electrical scooters and bikes with higher vary on the very least.
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I’m hoping Honda may have a trick or two up its sleeve as extra official data across the bike involves gentle within the coming days. As for now, manufacturing is scheduled to start in late 2025, with the primary fleet of bikes anticipated to succeed in dealerships in early 2026. Count on a full-fledged EICMA 2025 reveal!
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