Motorcycle specifications HondaWN7 2026 The song of the wind

Honda enters the world of electric motorcycles. A risk as much as a strong gesture on the part of the world's leading manufacturer. Long teased under the pseudonym EV Fun Concept, here in electrons and wheels is the WN7. A medium-sized roadster with all the seriousness of Honda and electric pretensions... that you'll have to appreciate.

WN7: a brand-new type of name, with the W symbolizing the wind, accompanied by an N for Naked and the number 7 to identify the power category(I'll find out more). And although its appearance and seriousness might make us think of an "electrified" CB 1000, the reality is much further from it.

It's a Honda, no doubt about it. Thoughtful, well-considered shapes, timid originality, impeccable looks... almost everything contributes to identifying it as one of the manufacturer's usual machines. Only the design, combining the technical shortcomings of a battery with a premium spirit, gives it a bittersweet taste.
The neo-sport-coffee CB1000R-style single-arm design is highly attractive, while the handlebar-mounted mirrors are fashionable without being appropriate. Transparent winglets on the sides accentuate the style. The WN7 needs to stand out without being vulgar.
It features a 5-inch TFT screen, RoadSync multimedia tech, push-button start (certainly Keyless) and undoubtedly as yet undisclosed riding aids.

Surprising watts

Engine-wise, it's not exactly what we expected. Perhaps its false "1000" appearance raised hopes of big watts. We'll have to make do with 18 kW, or just over 24 horsepower. In other words, the power of an R.E. 400 Hymalayan. But perhaps that's the contained power, and we can expect more peak power.
Torque is far more convincing, with 100 Nm to spare. That's the muscle of a 1000. Is it enough to lift the heart?

In any case, you'll have to lift 217 kg. Not insignificant for a mid-size roadster, but well placed for an electric motorcycle. The lithium-ion battery will give a range of 130 km, and then there are the charging episodes.
- Either you charge at home on a 6 kW system, and it takes 3 hours to charge to full capacity
- or... The WN7 is compatible with the CCS2 car charging system, so charging can be increased from 20% to 80% in 30 minutes.

As for the chassis, you'll immediately recognize Honda's quality standards, with a Showa SFF-BP inverted fork, Nissin monobloc radial brake calipers, a superb rear rim in a hyper-sleek environment and a rear monoshock. Transmission is by belt, the most suitable element for electric propulsion.

A giant's step into the electric arena

Until recently, venturing into electric motorcycling was a foolhardy venture for adventurers without a safety net, or for brands created for the purpose. In the field of small machines, the offer is wide and the solutions interesting for commuters. But when it comes to larger machines, things get complicated.

Zero Motorcycles seems to be doing well, but the brand remains marginal. BMW and Triumph have been working on them, but haven't taken the plunge to market, Kawasaki is trying out several solutions (Elec', hybrid, hydrogen), but the Z-E1 and Ninja-E1 are struggling to convince, Harley felt the impact with the LiveWire... The historic manufacturers are struggling for lack of a technological leap forward.

Now it's Honda's turn to enter this cold bath, with a motorcycle that exudes pragmatism and the will to convince. The solutions are not miraculous, the power modest and the range limited... at first sight. Let's give it the benefit of the doubt, since its creators are keen to defend the technological values that are the pride of the winged crest.
Note that the WN7 can be limited to 11 kW, making it accessible to A1 license holders.

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