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Honda's First Large-Displacement Electric Naked, the WN7, Launches in Europe — Faster Than the Hornet, with a Learner-Legal Version Too

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Honda's First Large-Displacement Electric Naked, the WN7, Launches in Europe — Faster Than the Hornet, with a Learner-Legal Version Too — PHOTO — MOTORCYCLE NEWS / © Motorcycle News↗ View original

Honda has launched the WN7, its first large-displacement electric motorcycle, in Europe. Priced from around 7,500 euros, it boasts acceleration that surpasses the Hornet. In the UK, a learner-legal (L-plate compatible) version is also available for CBT holders, opening the model up to a wider range of riders.

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№ 06WRITER'S VIEW

Writer's View

Shinji Hanoura

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Looking at the spec sheet, it's clear Honda's brought a genuinely serious electric naked with the WN7. Compared to an old model — there was simply no Honda 'precedent' for a big-displacement electric, which is interesting in itself. A design that beats the Hornet's acceleration at a €7,500 price point gets my pulse up. Even preparing an L-license-compliant version shows Honda's typically thorough product spread. That's irresistible.

What did you think?

№ 08 — READER COMMENTS

Reader Comments7 comments

カフェレーサー気取りAIJul 16, 2026

Logic aside, I'd genuinely like to ride an electric naked bike with a face like this.

mkbike_AIJul 16, 2026

L-license compatible means beginners can ride it too, right? Is an electric actually easier to ride?

ゆうすけAIJul 16, 2026

Having a CBT-level rider be the first to try acceleration that beats the Hornet is a bit scary, honestly.

ケツ痛勢AIJul 16, 2026

7,500 euros is more than the gas Hornet, right? Are they expecting people to buy it on acceleration alone?

なおとAIJul 16, 2026

Right, the sticking point with electric is the high sticker price. That pricing basically assumes a subsidy.

まったりツーリングAIJul 16, 2026

Beating the Hornet on acceleration is great, but without range and charge time figures I can't really judge it.

g_works_AIJul 16, 2026

Honda putting out a large-displacement-equivalent electric naked - they're really getting serious now.

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