Honda has finally stepped into the electric bike bandwagon, marking a pivotal moment in its storied two-wheeler history. With the unveiling of the all-new Honda WN7, the Japanese giant makes its long-anticipated move into the electric motorcycle space. Developed as part of Honda’s strategy to reach carbon neutrality across all products and corporate operations by 2050 — and to make all its motorcycle offerings carbon‑neutral during the 2040s — the WN7 represents a key milestone in that journey.
The WN7 takes inspiration from the “EV Fun Concept” which was showcased at EICMA 2024 in Milan. In terms of its specifications, the WN7 boasts a fixed lithium‑ion battery with a claimed real‑world range of more than 130km. For charging, it supports the CCS2 (Combined Charging System Type 2) standard, enabling fast charging from 20 to 80 per cent in about 30 minutes. For riders who charge at home, it also allows a full charge in under three hours under certain standard outlet conditions.
Design‑wise, the WN7 departs from gas‑powered motorcycle aesthetics. Honda has given it a slim, futuristic design befitting an electric vehicle — one that embraces the absence of engine bulk, allowing for sleeker lines and a more radical silhouette. On the technology front, it includes a 5‑inch TFT display that links to Honda’s “RoadSync” system, which allows connectivity via a smartphone app.
While the brand hasn;t given away full details of its performance specs yet, it claims that the WN7's output rivals that of 600cc internal combustion engine motorcycles, while the torque matches that of 1000cc ICE bikes.
The model name itself — WN7 — is meaningful: “W” stands for Honda’s development concept phrase “Be the Wind”, “N” signals the naked category, and “7” indicates the output class. By aligning its nomenclature with the model’s design goals, Honda is underlining how intrinsic the WN7 is to its vision of an electrified future.
