Honda’s first electric naked bike, the WN7, with a 600cc performance, was announced in Europe.

Honda’s first electric motorcycle with a fixed battery is here

Honda has announced its first electric motorcycle in Europe, the Honda WN7. The company aims to achieve carbon neutrality across all of its products and corporate activities by 2050. Honda aims to achieve carbon neutrality across all of its motorcycle products by the 2040s, and to achieve this goal, the company is working on the electrification of motorcycles as a central pillar of its future environmental strategy.

Honda has positioned 2024 as the start of its global expansion of electric motorcycles, and is making a full-scale entry into the electric motorcycle market. The WN7, announced as part of the expansion of its global electric lineup, is Honda’s first electric naked model for the fun segment that uses a fixed battery.

A production model of the concept exhibited at EICMA 2024

The WN7 was developed as a mass-production model of the “EV Fun Concept” exhibited at EICMA 2024 (Milan Show). The model name WN7 stands for “Be the Wind,” the development concept, “Naked,” and “7,” which indicates the power class.

The WN7 is the product of Honda’s more than 75 years of experience and knowledge in motorcycle development. In addition to a quiet and smooth ride that differs from that of ICE (internal combustion engine) vehicles, it is an electric motorcycle that realizes a high level of fun to handle and joy to ride.

Notable specifications and charging system

Achieves a cruising range of over 130km

The WN7 is expected to have a range of over 130km, which is a practical figure suitable for both daily commuting and weekend touring. It uses a fixed lithium-ion battery, eliminating the need for battery replacement.

Rapid charging from 20% to 80% in 30 minutes, full charge in 3 hours at home

The charging system is designed with convenience in mind. The charger uses the CCS2 standard, allowing for rapid charging from 20% to 80% in 30 minutes. This significantly reduces charging wait times during long-distance touring.

It also supports home charging, and can be fully charged in under three hours. If you charge it overnight, it will be fully charged by morning, so you won’t have any trouble using it on a daily basis.

600cc class power and 1000cc class torque

In terms of performance, the WN7 achieves output comparable to a 600cc ICE vehicle and torque comparable to a 1000cc ICE vehicle. Thanks to the ability to instantly generate maximum torque, which is unique to electric motors, acceleration performance is more exhilarating than that of an internal combustion engine.

Advanced equipment and design

5-inch TFT display with Honda RoadSync support

The meter uses a 5-inch TFT screen and is compatible with Honda RoadSync. By connecting to a smartphone, you can check functions such as navigation, calls, and music playback on the screen. To use Honda RoadSync, you need to install a dedicated app.

Slim, futuristic design unique to EVs

The WN7 achieves the slim, futuristic design that only an EV can achieve. The lack of an internal combustion engine gives it proportions that are different from conventional motorcycles. The styling expresses the advanced nature of an electric motorcycle.

Developing a wide variety of electric motorcycles

Honda will continue to work to create a full lineup of electric motorcycles, from commuter to fun models, to meet the demands of an ever-increasing number of customers. By offering a wide variety of electric motorcycles, Honda aims to meet the increasingly diverse needs of its customers.

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