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Honda has made an important step in its electrification strategy with the WN7, its first production electric motorcycle. This bike goes far beyond the concept of a city scooter with a removable battery that we already knew, as it presents a real alternative within the middleweight motorcycle segment.
The arrival of the WN7 is - as is happening with cars - a clear statement of intent. Honda is betting on electric mobility that, in the case of motorcycles, is evident that is progressing at a slower pace than that of cars. The main limiting factor is the same: batteries, which add a lot of weight and price, two especially important factors in a motorcycle.
However, the WN7 shows that technology now allows for an electric motorcycle with capabilities that not long ago seemed difficult to achieve.
Designed from scratch
The WN7 incorporates a sizable fixed battery that is very well integrated into the chassis, a battery that is actually very different from the solutions previously used by Honda in models like the EM1 e: or the CUVe, which were equipped with much smaller and removable batteries.
The battery consists of 576 lithium-ion cells grouped within a robust aluminum compartment located at the center of the motorcycle. This assembly also acts as one of the main structural elements of the bike and contributes to achieving a solid and very robust structure.
One of the most curious aspects of the construction is that the different components are joined by screws, meaning no welding is needed on the central structure.
The water-cooled electric motor is located at the back of the battery, while the battery has its own air cooling system. The motor, battery, electronic controller, and charger make up the propulsion unit of the WN7.
Up to 50 kW of power
The figures are particularly interesting. The motor develops a nominal power of 18 kW, but can momentarily reach up to 50 kW at 8,000 rpm, equivalent to about 70 hp. This is where one of the main differences compared to a combustion engine motorcycle appears: the immediate availability of torque, and I assure you it is quite impressive!
You don’t have to wait for the motor to rev up. When we open the throttle, all the response comes in almost instantly, and this makes the WN7 have a brutal acceleration capability: 3.9 seconds to go from 0 to 50 km/h and 4.6 to reach 100 km/h. Additionally, the maximum speed is set at 130 km/h.
As you can see, these figures make it clear that we’re not dealing with a “little bike” without ambitions.
Range and recharging
The WN7 also addresses one of the main challenges currently facing the electric mobility industry: range.
Depending on usage conditions, the bike offers a range of around 100 kilometers, a figure more than sufficient for many daily trips, but which clearly limits its use beyond that.
In this regard, we must also take into account the charging times, the other weak point of electric vehicles, at least until recently. The WN7 incorporates a Type 2 connector for alternating current, compatible with the usual chargers that we can find in parking lots and charging points. It also comes with a cable with a Schuko connector to connect it to a conventional 220 V household outlet.
Honda also offers the option to incorporate a CCS2 fast charging system (which I believe is essential), allowing us to go from 20 to 80% battery capacity in less than half an hour.
The truth is that it is probably one of the aspects that most conditions the comparison of an electric motorcycle with a conventional one, as filling up a gasoline tank is a process that takes a few minutes, but recharging an electric motorcycle requires more planning for the journeys due to the time involved.
Four modes
The WN7 has four riding modes: Sport, Standard, Rain, and ECO.
The Sport and Standard modes allow for maximum power. They mainly differ in throttle response and engine braking intensity. In the Rain and ECO modes, maximum power is limited to 22 and 18 kW, respectively. In exchange, the regeneration capacity during deceleration phases increases significantly.
Especially in ECO mode, with a bit of practice, it is possible to ride using minimal braking. Simply releasing the throttle, the motorcycle recovers energy and gradually reduces speed. I, who am already familiar with cars, only needed a few minutes to end up riding without hardly touching the brakes.
It's also worth noting that the intensity of the engine braking can be adjusted to four levels, allowing the rider to adapt the response to their preferences or the driving conditions.
At the service of driving
The technological equipment includes traction control and cruise control, as well as a system that allows for low-speed forward or reverse movement to facilitate parking maneuvers.
The WN7 also incorporates an electronic key and an instrument panel with different configurations. The display informs about the charging status, available range, consumption, regeneration level, and all parameters related to the charging process.
It is also possible to regulate the charging intensity and set a maximum percentage for battery charging. A particularly interesting function given that, as with cars, it is not advisable to charge the battery to 100%, nor allow it to drop completely.
Smoothness as a main virtue
Beyond the figures, what surprises the most when you get on the WN7 is the way it delivers power. But just as it accelerates rapidly when you open the throttle decisively, it is also an extraordinarily smooth and easy-to-control motorcycle.
The connection between the throttle grip and the rear wheel is very direct regardless of the selected mode. Energy recovery during braking is the same, everything is very well balanced. In this sense, even using the strongest braking level — which is precisely what I used the most during the test — the motorcycle slows down very firmly, but does so progressively and without being uncomfortable or unstable at all, contributing significantly to the sense of control that the WN7 transmits.
A very easy motorcycle to ride
Another of its strong points is its maneuverability. The WN7 is a relatively narrow motorcycle, a characteristic that greatly facilitates being able to reach the ground with your feet, as well as moving between urban traffic.
At a height of 1.68 meters, I can comfortably reach the ground, an aspect that can be important for many users.
In the city, this ease of riding combined with the immediate response of the motor and the absence of vibrations makes the WN7 a particularly pleasant bike, I assure you.
In fact, along with the ease of riding and the enjoyment that comes from riding this motorcycle, I would add that two of the great advantages of electric-powered motorcycles are: the silence (obvious) and the absence of heat, something that I, who ride a motorcycle regularly, must confess can sometimes be an ordeal in the summer due to the heat rising from the engine.
Suspensions and brakes
The motorcycle's suspension system adequately fulfills its function, keeping the bike stable both in the city and when we increase the pace, for example, between parishes.
As for the brakes, the two discs offer a very correct feel and a more than sufficient progressive response. It is true that thanks to the regenerative braking we will likely end up using them less than we would on a conventional motorcycle, but when we do use them, the response is as it should be, neither more nor less.
The standard tires fitted on the motorcycle are Pirelli Diablo Rosso II, providing a very high level of grip and safety.
During the test, I enjoyed a sunny day and more or less good asphalt conditions at a good temperature, so nothing to say (I mean about the tires, the state of the asphalt and everything that entails are concerns of another kind).
A different Honda
As with many of the models that Honda has presented throughout its history, the WN7 may appeal more or less aesthetically. But it will hardly leave anyone indifferent.
Its naked design has a lot of personality no matter how you look at the bike, and this is important because Honda wanted its first major electric bet on two wheels to have a strong identity as well.
Regarding perceived quality, being a Honda, it does not disappoint at all: good finishes, quality components, no strange noise or vibration thanks to a construction that conveys solidity.
Conclusions
The Honda WN7, the first significant step for the Japanese brand towards a new generation of electric motorcycles, is a smooth, powerful, manageable, and comfortable bike.
Its design, architecture, and the way it delivers power make it a proposal with a lot of personality.
However, **the** price and if we want to do something more than just move around the city, the range are the two major obstacles it has. And with a price positioning similar to conventional motorcycles of substantial displacement and performance — a Honda Africa Twin, for example, falls within a comparable price range — the WN7 forces the buyer to carefully consider what use they will make of it.
Then there’s the range (around 100 kilometers) and the time needed to recharge the battery, and that is indeed something that is currently unavoidable to assume.
Perhaps it is still not the definitive answer for everyone, in fact, it is not. But it is a clear indication of where the sector is headed!
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