2026 · Naked Bike · Buyer's Guide
Honda's Silent Instant Torquer
The WN7 is Honda's first full-size electric motorcycle, and it doesn't feel like a science project. The motor makes 74 lb-ft (100 Nm) of torque the moment you open the throttle, and there's only one gear, so you never have to think about shifting. The battery and motor act as the chassis, and a single-sided swingarm and belt drive keep the back end clean and low-maintenance. It also comes properly equipped, with cornering ABS, traction control, ride modes, a TFT with navigation and smartphone connectivity, and keyless start. DC fast charging takes it to 80% in around 30 minutes, which makes an electric bike practical for real use.
The WN7 is built for the city and the back roads. It isn't trying to win a range contest, and it doesn't pretend to. Handling is approachable, it stays calm at speed, and the build quality is what you'd expect from Honda. Ignore the 24 hp figure on the spec sheet, because the torque is what you feel on the road. The honest caveat is mass. At 480 lb (218 kg) wet it's no featherweight, and the front fork has no adjustment at all, so you can only set up the rear. If your riding happens within a sensible radius of a fast charger, it makes a lot of sense.
Spec sheets don't ride bikes, but they set the baseline.
| Power | 24 hp (18 kW) |
|---|---|
| Torque | 74 lb-ft (100 Nm) |
| Engine | Electric |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled |
| Gearbox | 1-speed |
| Final drive | BeltMotorcycles With Belt Drive → |
| Fork | Upside-down (USD) |
| Wet weight | 480 lb (218 kg) |
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Where this Honda WN7 pulls ahead of — or falls behind — its rivals on the numbers, and the typical bike in its class on character.
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Torque
Wet weight
Forget spec-sheet bragging. Here's who the WN7 is actually built for.
You'll like how easy it is to work on your lines when there's no gear to choose and the torque is always there. Charge up before the drive, though. Long trips out to the mountains aren't its strong suit.
Made for Tail of the Dragon · Back of the Dragon · Blue Ridge Parkway
This could be the one for you. It's a quiet, connected commuter on weekdays and good fun on Skyline at the weekend, and fast charging fits your routine without any fuss.
Made for San Francisco Bay Area · Skyline Boulevard · Big Sur Coast Highway
The torque and stable chassis make it good fun on canyon roads, but it's 480 lb and the fork doesn't adjust. See it as a relaxed, silent canyon partner, not a sharp tool for chasing precision.
Made for Angeles Crest Highway · Coronado Trail Scenic Byway · Big Sur Coast Highway
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