Honda WN7 Electric Motorcycle: 140 km Range, 50 kW Power and Frameless Chassis

Honda’s WN7 is the company’s first full-size electric motorcycle and its first electric naked model in the FUN category. Honda announced it in Europe on 16 September 2025 and unveiled it to the public at EICMA 2025 in Milan on 4 November. It is the production version of the EV Fun Concept shown at EICMA 2024.

The headline figures are 50 kW peak power, 100 Nm of torque and a 140 km WMTC range from a 9.3 kWh fixed battery. The more significant engineering is the frameless structure, a belt-driven rear wheel and CCS2 DC fast charging.

What Makes the Honda WN7 Different?

Honda has built electric scooters and commuter models before. The WN7 is its first full-size electric motorcycle designed around riding enjoyment. The name combines “W” for the “Be the Wind” development concept, “N” for naked and “7” for the output class.

Without engine noise, Honda says riders can hear their surroundings, from conversations to rustling leaves.

Honda WN7 Specifications: A1 and A2 Versions

A1 and A2 are European license categories that limit power for newer riders. Rules differ by country. Honda lists a rated figure alongside peak output: 18 kW rated and 50 kW maximum for the A2 version, 11 kW rated and 11.2 kW maximum for the A1 version. Maximum power is the peak the motor can deliver. Honda does not define the rated figure in the sources reviewed, so it should not be read as guaranteed continuous output.

Specification (Honda UK)	A2 version (50 kW)	A1 version (11 kW)
Rated / maximum power	18 / 50 kW	11 / 11.2 kW
Maximum torque	100 Nm	Same
Top speed	129 km/h	120 km/h
Acceleration, 0–50 m	3.9 s	5.0 s
Range (WMTC)	140 km (WMTC2-2)	154 km (WMTC2-1)
Energy consumption	80 Wh/km	75 Wh/km
Battery	9.3 kWh lithium-ion, 349.44 V	Same
Charging	Type 2 AC; CCS2 DC	Same
Charge time	20–80% about 30 min (fast); 0–100% under 2 h 30 min (Mode 3)	Same
Kerb weight	217 kg	Same
Wheelbase / seat height	1,480 / 800 mm	Same
Length × width × height	2,156 × 826 × 1,085 mm	Same
Suspension	43 mm upside-down fork, 120 mm; adjustable 41 mm mono-shock, 120 mm	Same
Brakes	Dual 296 mm front discs, four-piston calipers; 256 mm rear disc; dual-channel ABS with IMU	Same
Equipment	5-inch TFT, RoadSync, smart key, immobiliser, LED lighting	Same
UK price	£12,999	£12,999

Frameless Chassis and Electric Drivetrain

Conventional motorcycles use a frame connecting the front and rear. On the WN7, Honda says the centrally positioned aluminium battery case forms part of the main frame. The head pipe supporting the steering and the pivot bracket supporting the rear connect directly to the central power unit.

Honda says this reduces weight, allows more layout flexibility and gives slim proportions. Placing the heavy battery in the centre also centralises mass, which Honda links to agile handling. Frameless therefore does not mean unstructured: the head pipe holder and pivot bracket are aluminium alloy parts that Honda says are machined rather than welded for dimensional accuracy. Honda has not published structural validation data.

Power comes from a water-cooled motor with an integrated Power Drive Unit. Honda compares its 50 kW to a 600cc petrol motorcycle and its 100 Nm to a 1,000cc one. These are manufacturer comparisons, not equivalent performance ratings.

A newly designed gearbox passes power to a belt that drives the rear wheel. Honda uses the belt and helical gears for quietness. The belt needs no oil lubrication or routine tension adjustment, but Honda still advises inspecting it for abnormal tension, trapped debris and damage.

Battery, Range and Charging

The WN7‘s fixed lithium-ion battery is rated at 9.3 kWh and 349.44 V nominal. Type 2 handles normal AC charging. CCS2 adds DC fast charging, where the charger feeds direct current to the battery, and it is a connector standard used for electric car fast chargers. Not every public charger supports it, and charging speed varies by charger and conditions. Honda has not published usable battery capacity or maximum charging power.

The 140 km figure is a WMTC test-cycle result, a standardised procedure for certifying range. Actual range depends on speed, acceleration, riding mode, temperature, gradients, load and traffic. Honda has not published a real-world figure.

Riding Modes, Safety and Technology

Riders choose between SPORT, STANDARD, RAIN and ECON modes. A deceleration selector on the left handlebar sets how strongly the motor slows the bike when the throttle closes, from Level 0, which is like neutral on a petrol bike, to Level 3, which is strong regeneration. Regenerative braking supplements the conventional brakes and does not replace them. Honda notes it may not activate depending on remaining battery capacity.

Walking Speed Mode moves the bike forward or in reverse at up to 5 km/h for parking. Selectable Speed Limit Assist is rider-controlled: the rider stores up to three limits, from 20 km/h in 1 km/h steps, and selects one with a switch. Holding the switch allows temporary overtaking above it.

Other equipment includes auto-cancelling indicators, an Emergency Stop Signal that flashes the hazard lights under sudden braking, and Honda RoadSync smartphone connectivity.

Honda WN7 Price and Global Availability

Honda UK lists £12,999 for both versions. This is a UK-market price, and Honda notes that prices vary by model and region. Honda says it will introduce the WN7 sequentially to markets where electrification is advancing, so check local Honda websites and dealers. In India, Honda’s EV page says the model will not be released.

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