Honda WN7 Electric Motorcycle Unveiled
The Honda WN7 electric motorcycle is finally official, and honestly, it’s cool to see Honda jumping head-first into the world of premium electric bikes. It’s been years since the EV rumor mill started churning, but this isn’t just another commuter scooter dressed up in neon. The WN7 actually looks, feels, and supposedly rides like something special especially for those who appreciate the sharp simplicity of naked sport bikes.
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First things first: Honda’s not messing around with specs. The WN7 claims a proper 130 km of range on a fixed lithium-ion battery no awkward swapping or plugging in weird cables you found in a drawer from 2013. Charging? The fast CCS2 system gets you from 20 to 80 percent in just 30 minutes, so even if you’re the kind of person who forgets to plug their phone (or bike) in overnight, you won’t be stuck on the curb all morning. And if, like me, you’ve ever stood around counting the minutes at a highway EV charger, sub-three-hour full charges at home sound almost luxurious.
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On paper, the 18kW water-cooled motor matches the output of a 600cc internal combustion engine motorcycle, while its torque smacks up against the numbers you’d see on a 1000cc petrol superbike. Full disclosure if these figures translate to real-world riding, the WN7 should jump forward with serious urgency. I won’t pretend I’ve drag-raced a 600cc Honda, but I remember my buddy’s CB600F from uni days and, well, the first time I throttled up, my eyes widened in a way only a slightly irresponsible machine can provoke. Honda says the WN7’s 100Nm of torque is in the “hang-on-tight” league too, especially for city launches and short sprints to the bakery.
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The look is modern Honda naked, not too fussy, with a splash of tech. If you squint (or if you’re mildly obsessed with motorcycle aesthetics), you’ll spot the single-sided swingarm and nicely tamed LED everywhere. The five-inch TFT screen isn’t just decorative; it syncs to Honda RoadSync, so you can link up navigation, calls, and even errant text messages when stopped at traffic lights, pretending not to notice the person next to you watching TikToks. It’s the sort of tech touch that makes electric bikes feel like part of the modern phone-centric world, not leftovers from the Jetsons’ garage.
A few bits you’ll appreciate as a rider: the WN7 weighs in at 217 kg. That’s hefty, but the design is slim enough that, unless you’re wrestling it up tight stairs, it isn’t a dealbreaker. Honda’s also offering two power versions a full-fat 18kW (A2 licence) and a milder 11kW (A1 licence) for European markets. India? Sorry folks, it’s not in the local pipeline yet, but given the buzz, someone’s bound to ask their Honda dealer every month until something shakes loose.
Price-wise, it’s pegged at £12,999 in the UK, translating to nearly ₹15.5 lakh at today’s rates. That’s premium no small change, especially if you’re considering your first electric bike as a daily commuter. But Honda pitches this as much more than a beginner’s city runabout. And I get that; nobody’s shelling out that kind of cash just to go grocery shopping in silence. They’re buying into Honda’s 75-year legacy, the thrill of torque, and just maybe, a bit of hope for a cleaner future.
Talking shop with riders last weekend, a few old-school petrolheads were definitely skeptical (“Real bikes don’t hum, they roar!”), while younger friends pointed out the WN7’s quiet, vibrationless rush and geek-friendly displays. Honestly, if you’re the type who loves weekend rides but hates noise complaints, this could be your ideal rebel.
Would I buy one? If I lived somewhere near twisty countryside lanes and fast chargers, I’d be tempted especially after stalling one too many times outside coffee shops, practically shouting for an electric reset. The WN7 is undeniably Honda: reliable, punchy, and ready to make late-night parking lot chats about “the future of motorcycling” a bit more exciting.
Yep, Honda didn’t just add a plug and call it progress. The WN7 feels fresh, surprisingly spirited, and, for once, not trying too hard to be perfect. It might not be in Indian showrooms soon, but for the lucky riders who get their hands on it, this is one unveiling that actually means something.
