Honda's First Electric Motorcycle to be Called the WN7
Finally, a name to match the face
Honda announced the official technical details for its first full-sized production motorcycle, along with its name: the Honda WN7. More notably, Honda is now accepting pre-orders in Europe, which means we have an idea about its price. The MSRP will vary by market, but in the U.K., pricing is set at £12,999 (US$17,999).
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The name is a combination of the tagline "Be the Wind," "N" for naked bikes, and 7 referring to its power class. While not the most inspiring of names, it does provided Honda with room for expanding into other power classes and motorcycle segments down the road.
Honda says the WN7 will be powered by an 18 kW (24 hp) water-cooled motor with 100 Nm (73.8 lb-ft.) of torque. These figures look wonky when put up against internal combustion engines, but Honda claims the real-life performance is similar to the power of a 600cc motorcycle and the torque of a literbike.
The WN7 will also be compatible with CCS2 rapid charging, with Honda claiming a "top-up" charge from 20-80% in 30 minutes, and a 0-100% full charge in less than 3 hours.
At the moment, Honda has only confirmed the WN7 for Europe. Full details, include complete specifications, will be announced at EICMA.
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Confirmed name, production timing and major specification details for the Honda WN7 - its first electric motorcycle
- Set to enter production in late 2025, order book is now open for the Honda WN7
- Production planned to start in 2025, with first arrivals to dealerships early in 2026Â
- CCS2 compatibility means ‘top up’ charge is possible in just 30 minutes, 6kVA charging at home also possibleÂ
- Tested on European roads to deliver a new emotional experience that is very different to ICE motorcycles, while retaining Honda’s renowned qualities
Honda is pleased to announce details of its first full-sized electric motorcycle, the original incarnation of which was shown at EICMA in 2024 as the EV FUN Concept. The mass production model will be sold under the name Honda WN7 – the ‘W’ taking its inspiration from the development concept of ‘Be the Wind’, the ‘N’ standing for ‘Naked’ and the 7 being a reference to the power class.Â
The Honda WN7 retains the slim, futuristic design of the EV FUN Concept and will offer more than 130km of range from its fixed lithium-ion battery and flexible options to take the stress out of charging. The Honda WN7 is compatible with automotive-grade CCS2 compatible rapid charging, meaning a 20-80% ‘top up’ charge is possible in just 30 minutes, with a 6kVA ‘wall box’ home charger completing a full 0-100% charge in under 3 hours*.
The Honda WN7 is set to offer highly engaging performance, thanks to a svelte kerb weight of just 217kg and a powertrain - based around an 18kW water-cooled motor - that delivers an output level similar to that of a 600cc internal combustion engine (ICE) motorcycle, but with 100Nm torque - more comparable to a 1000cc ICE. Honda is also making available an 11kW A1 licence version, broadening access to battery-powered motorcycling.
The Honda WN7 has been developed to offer the new sensations of quiet, smooth, vibration- and emission-free riding – giving riders an emotional experience very different to ICE motorcycles. At the same time, Honda’s 75-plus year history of motorcycle development, which saw it reach the milestone of 500 million units in May this year, means that unrivalled levels of experience and expertise have been poured into the Honda WN7 to ensure that the classic Honda qualities of balance, stability and sheer enjoyment are fully in evidence.
Full technical and specification details of the Honda WN7 will be made available at EICMA 2025, but highlights include a five-inch TFT screen with RoadSync connectivity and exclusive EV menus, plus LED lighting front and rear.
Customers interested in the WN7 are cordially invited to visit the Honda website, via which they will be introduced to their local dealer to place a pre-order. All customers placing a pre-order, before November 4th, will receive a complimentary seat bag***.
*Charging time may vary depending on a number of factors, including temperatures.
** Honda Internal Test Value
** Please check local websites for full terms and conditions.
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This thing needs a full fairing.
bar hopper i guess....no range, long fueling times...smh...LMFAO oh, and we can't look past the premium price...