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Honda turns the Wind into a naked electric roadster
Honda has peeled back its Wind design language and recast it as the WN7, a compact electric naked motorcycle that signals the Japanese giant is taking EV two-wheelers seriously. First teased as the EV Fun concept, the production WN7 fills in the technical and pricing details that riders have been waiting for.
What the name means
WN7 stands for Wind Naked 7. Wind references the aerodynamic, flowing styling developed for the Fun concept, naked refers to the exposed, stripped-back motorcycle format, and 7 locates the bike within Honda's 0 to 9 class scale. It is a purposeful, modern take on the urban roadster, aimed at buyers who want EV efficiency without losing the feel of a conventional bike.
Key specifications and hardware
Honda built the WN7 around an aluminium frameless chassis that uses the lithium-ion battery as a stressed member, keeping the package compact and stiff. Highlights include:
- Battery: 9.3 kWh lithium-ion, acting as a structural element
- Range: around 140 km (87 miles) per charge
- Charging: 20 to 80% in about 30 minutes on a fast charger; roughly 3 hours from a domestic outlet
- Motor: liquid-cooled electric unit, 67 hp (50 kW) and 100 Nm torque
- Drive: belt final drive to the rear wheel
- Performance: 50 m in 3.9 seconds, top speed about 129 kph (80 mph)
- Weight and ergonomics: 217 kg (478 lb) curb weight, seat height 800 mm
- Suspension and brakes: Showa 43 mm USD forks, Pro-Arm cantilever mono-shock swingarm, Nissin brakes
- Tech: 5 inch TFT display, USB-C socket, full LED lighting
These specifications position the WN7 as a usable daily rider for urban and suburban commuting while still offering sporting responses when the rider wants it.
Riding modes, chassis and electronics
Honda equips the WN7 with four rider modes: Standard, Sport, Rain and Econ. That covers everything from spirited rides to conservative commuting and slippery conditions. The liquid-cooled motor and belt drive aim to deliver smooth, quiet power with low maintenance, while Showa suspension components and Nissin calipers give the chassis credible handling and stopping performance.
Practicality and ergonomics
The seat height of 800 mm keeps the stance relatively accessible for many riders, and the battery-pack-as-structure design helps centralise mass. With a modest kerb weight for an electric machine, the WN7 should feel agile in city traffic and composed on short country runs.
Market positioning and price
In Europe the WN7 has already gone on sale, with UK pricing starting at 12,999 GBP. European riders can also opt for a detuned 11 kW variant suited for A1 licence holders. Honda has not yet confirmed North American availability or timing.
Quotes and quick takeaways:
- "A modern naked with electric heart" is a good short summary
- The WN7 balances usable range and fast-charge convenience in a compact, stylish package
For buyers looking for an accessible entry to electric motorcycles without sacrificing the familiar naked-bike feel, the WN7 is a notable new option. It shows how mainstream manufacturers can reinterpret classic formats for the EV era.
Source: autoevolution
Comments
v8rider
Is 9.3 kWh really gonna do 140km in the real world? sounds optimistic. Also that 20-80% in 30min — where's the charger network for this? questions lol
atomwave
Whoa, Honda finally made a proper electric naked? 140 km for city commuting is decent, but 217kg sounds heavy. styling's tasty tho, need a test ride!
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