The Honda WN7 EV bikes, unveiled at EICMA 2025 in Milan, marks Honda’s first full-size electric motorcycle and blends futuristic design with powerful performance. It features a compact, liquid-cooled 50 kW (67 bhp) motor delivering a strong 100 Nm torque—equivalent to a 600cc ICE bike in power and a 1000cc ICE bike in torque—offering riders an exhilarating balance of city agility and open-road strength. The Honda WN7 EV bikes is designed with a frameless chassis that integrates a 9.3 kWh fixed lithium-ion battery centrally, aiding mass centralization for nimble handling and a sculpturally slim profile unique to electric motorcycles.
Performance and Motor Technology
The WN7’s motor is a newly developed, water-cooled unit with an integrated inverter that ensures efficient power delivery. It offers a peak power output of 50 kW and torque of 100 Nm, enabling a rapid 0–50 m sprint in 3.9 seconds and a top speed around 129 km/h (80 mph). The bike comes in two variants for European licensing: an 11 kW version (A1 license) producing 11.2 kW and an 18 kW (A2 license) producing 50 kW, both maintaining the same high torque, making it accessible for different rider categories while preserving robust performance.
Battery and Charging
The WN7 houses a high-voltage 9.3 kWh lithium-ion battery supporting fast charging via CCS2 and conventional Type 2 charging. The battery can reach 20% to 80% charge in just 30 minutes using a fast charger, perfect for quick top-ups, while a full charge takes less than 2.5 hours on a normal charger. This rapid charging capability suits daily commuting and reduces range anxiety. Honda quotes a WMTC-mode range of up to 140-153 km depending on the variant, which strikes a good balance between performance and practical usability in urban and semi-urban environments.
Rider-Friendly Features
The WN7 introduces innovative rider aids such as regenerative braking and a Deceleration Selector that allows riders to modulate deceleration levels with a handlebar switch. This new control system provides either smooth gliding or stronger braking feedback, creating a riding experience distinct from traditional motorcycles. Additionally, a Walking Speed Mode assists in slow manoeuvres like parking or tight spaces by enabling low-speed forward or backward movement controlled by the throttle and switch. These features emphasize ease of use and enhance safety in traffic and crowds.
Design and Connectivity
Honda’s design philosophy for the Honda WN7 EV bikes centers on an ultra-slim, frameless chassis silhouette that highlights the bike’s futuristic appeal and the battery’s central role in the structure. The bike is equipped with modern LED lighting and a 5-inch TFT display that hosts Honda’s Road Sync connectivity suite, enabling smartphone integration and exclusive EV-specific menus, communication, and navigation features. The WN7 is built not just as a performance machine but as a connected partner for the rider, adding technological convenience to daily riding.
Manufacturing and Global Launch
The Honda WN7 EV bikes is manufactured at Honda’s Kumamoto Factory, a hub for motorcycle production, underscoring Honda’s commitment to electrification. The launch is planned sequentially in major global markets where electric two-wheelers are gaining traction, reflecting Honda’s strategy to balance tradition with future-forward innovation in electrified mobility. The WN7 aims to offer an emotional, thrilling ride that breaks from the noise and vibration of internal combustion engines while being practical and fast-charging for urban realities.
Conclusion
the Honda WN7 EV bikes at EICMA 2025 stands out as a premium electric motorcycle offering a potent blend of 600cc-class performance with 1000cc torque, fast and flexible charging, cutting-edge rider technology, and a sleek futuristic design that Honda calls “Be the Wind.” It signals Honda’s serious entry into electric motorcycles with a product that is both exhilarating and rider-friendly for the evolving motorcycle market.
