Debut of Honda's Initial Electric Motorcycle: WN7 Offers 130 Kilometers Driving Range
Honda has made a bold move in the electric vehicle (EV) market by debuting its first electric motorcycle, the WN7, in Europe. The WN7, a motorcycle designed for the 'Fun' segment, is a testament to Honda's readiness to go head-to-head with electric disruptors and innovators.
The WN7's visual design sets it apart from Honda's existing Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) lineup. It represents a blend of Honda's engineering sophistication with digital-era ease, embodying both the company's heritage and its new electric identity. The motorcycle's design combines a streetfighter position, symbolised by 'N' in its name, with an output class indicated by '7', reflecting Honda's philosophy: 'Be the Wind'.
The WN7 is equipped with a 5-inch TFT screen on its dashboard, which offers navigation, music, and call notifications on the move. It also features smartphone integration via Honda RoadSync, ensuring a seamless connection with your device.
One of the standout features of the WN7 is its impressive battery performance. The motorcycle promises a range of over 130 km on a single charge, making it a practical choice for daily commuting. It can be charged from 20% to 80% in just 30 minutes on a fast charger, and a full home charge takes under three hours.
Honda has made a public promise to carbon-neutralize all its motorcycles by the 2040s, and the WN7 is a significant step towards achieving this goal. The motorcycle is powered by a fixed lithium-ion battery and is compatible with the CCS2 standard for charging.
The chief developer behind the WN7 project is Masatsugu Tanaka, who has over 20 years of experience in motorcycle development at Honda. Tanaka has worked on various iconic models, including the Fireblade, Gold Wing, and Africa Twin. Honda claims that the WN7 can match the performance of 600cc internal combustion motorcycles, and boasts that it produces torque levels on par with 1000cc motorcycles.
Europe, with its rigidity of emission standards and fast-tracked adoption of EVs, is the logical first market for Honda's electric motorcycle debut. This move marks the first year of Honda's global electric motorcycle expansion, and more electric motorcycle models, including commuters and performance-oriented fun bikes, are on the horizon from Honda.
In conclusion, the WN7 is not just a motorcycle; it's a statement of intent from Honda, signalling its readiness to compete in the electric motorcycle market. With its distinctive design, impressive battery performance, and powerful engine, the WN7 is poised to redefine the fun segment of motorcycles. Honda's overall company goal is to reach full carbon neutrality by 2050, and the WN7 is a significant step towards achieving this ambitious target.
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