Honda developing ‘fun’ electric motorcycles in 500cc to 750cc segment: Report
Honda Motor Co. is reportedly developing performance electric motorcycles in the 500cc to 750cc segment, according to a report by HT Auto. The announcement was made by Honda Motor Co. Director and Senior Managing Director Shinji Aoyama, who stated that the company is working on a ‘fun’ electric motorcycle with a two-cylinder engine. Although details […]
Honda Motor Co. is reportedly developing performance electric motorcycles in the 500cc to 750cc segment, according to a report by HT Auto. The announcement was made by Honda Motor Co. Director and Senior Managing Director Shinji Aoyama, who stated that the company is working on a ‘fun’ electric motorcycle with a two-cylinder engine.
Although details about the new motorcycle are scarce, it is rumoured that the company is exploring multiple body styles, including the existing internal combustion engine (ICE) platforms for its electric motorcycles. The upcoming Honda electric motorcycle is expected to focus more on ‘fun,’ while ensuring daily performance.
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As per the company’s timeline, details about Honda’s 750cc bike may be revealed by 2025. The company has also announced its plan to launch two-wheeler electric vehicles in the country by 2024. Honda will bring two EVs with swappable batteries in the next financial year, according to the announcement made in March 2023.
The automaker is setting up a separate unit at its Narsapura plant in Karnataka to roll out electric two-wheelers. The company aims to touch 10 lakh electric vehicles production capacity annually by 2030.
“Electric mobility is growing in India and our aim is to build the country’s best EV business structure. To fulfill our EV business requirements we are coming up with a dedicated factory in Narsapura,” Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) Managing Director, President and CEO Atsushi Ogata told reporters.