Honda Wn7 its first electric motorcycle Honda with a fixed battery. A high-tech naked bike designed to combine the performance typical of traditional motorcycles with the silent, smooth riding experience of electric vehicles. Range of 130 kilometers and an 18-kilowatt motor
The Honda “Wn7” takes shape as it evolves from the “EV Fun” concept—presented in the previous issue of Macchine Motori and at EICMA 2024—into its final form, confirming the new technical identity of the Wing brand. New in name, with the letter “W” referencing the “Be the Wind” philosophy, the “N” indicating its naked nature, and the number seven denoting its power class, and new in its design approach, developed “on the road” and in Europe to ensure the same riding experience typical of Honda motorcycles while preserving the brand’s classic hallmarks: chassis balance, build quality, and a familiar feel in the saddle.
At first glance, the model’s full-electric nature is immediately apparent. It is built around a fixed lithium-ion battery with a capacity of approximately 9.5 kWh, delivering a range of over 130 kilometers, with a total curb weight of 217 kg. The charging system is compatible with automotive-derived CCS2 standards, allowing a top-up from 20 to 80 percent in around 30 minutes. Using a 6 kW home wallbox, a full charge is estimated to take less than three hours.
The electric motor is a liquid-cooled permanent-magnet synchronous unit, delivering 18 kW of nominal power (25 hp) and up to 50 kW of peak power (68 hp), with a maximum torque of 100 Nm. In terms of power delivery, Honda compares the Wn7 to a traditional 600 cc motorcycle, but with torque levels typical of much larger displacements. A detuned 11 kW (15 hp) version is also planned, suitable for A1 license holders, with the aim of bringing younger riders closer to the world of electric two-wheelers. As for performance, top speed is 130 km/h for the 18 kW version and 120 km/h for the 11 kW version.
From a chassis standpoint, the Wn7 uses an aluminum-alloy structure with hollow-section die-cast elements. This solution also incorporates the battery pack as a load-bearing component of the chassis, ensuring excellent torsional rigidity. Suspension duties are handled at the front by 43 mm inverted Showa forks with 120 mm of travel, while at the rear there is a single-sided “Pro-Arm” swingarm with 120 mm of wheel travel and a 41 mm monoshock. The braking system features twin 296 mm front discs with two-piston radial-mount calipers and a single 256 mm rear disc with a single-piston caliper, all electronically managed by an inertial platform (IMU) via a cornering ABS system.
From a technology perspective, the Wn7 integrates a 5-inch TFT display with a user interface specifically developed for electric vehicles, along with a full-LED lighting system. The CCS2 charging system requires the presence of a DC-DC converter, bidirectional current management, and protections in line with automotive standards—elements that demand precise integration between the battery, power electronics, and user interface.
The Honda “Wn7” therefore marks the brand’s first concrete step into the electric realm, with solutions that promise a competitive and impactful model in the electric motorcycle landscape.
Title: Honda wm7: electric turning point
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