Honda first showcased the Fun concept at EICMA 2024 and later revealed the specifications of the production version – the WN7 – at EICMA 2025. Now, the brand has patented this motorcycle in India. Here’s what it could mean for our country.
- The WN7 is powered by a 9.3kWh fixed battery pack
- Available with 11kW and 18kW motor options overseas
- Honda could be safeguarding its IP rights by patenting the WN7
Honda WN7 patented: What to expect?
The WN7’s specifications were unveiled at EICMA 2025
The WN7 is the brand’s first full-size electric bike. Honda says the WN7 name comes from three elements – ‘W’ is derived from its development theme of Wind, ‘N’ denotes its naked motorcycle design, and ‘7’ refers to the power class it belongs to.
The WN7 is available with a single 9.3kWh battery pack with two motor options – 11kW and 18kW. The 11kW model has a power output of 11.2kW, and the 18kW version offers 50kW; torque remains unchanged at 100Nm on both.
The battery can be charged via the normal Type 2 charger or faster CCS2 units, which are mainly used for cars. There are four default riding modes (Standard, Sport, Rain and Econ) to choose from, each altering the traction control level.
On the equipment front, the electric naked gets a 5-inch TFT display with RoadSync smartphone pairing and EV-specific menus, along with all-LED lighting. It also continues to feature the single-sided swingarm that the concept showcased. It is available in three colours – gloss black with copper accents, matte black and grey. Honda has priced the WN7 at GBP 12,999 (approx. Rs 16.80 lakh) in the UK. This price, when converted, turns out to be an expensive proposition for our market considering electric motorcycles are still a niche in here.
Will the WN7 come to India?
Honda has patented most of its global products in India solely for IPR (Intellectual Property Rights) purposes, and they are unlikely to see the light of day in our market. The Japanese marque has patented the NPF125, CB190TR, CG160 and a whole bunch of other international products earlier too. These patents are filed in the interest of safeguarding the product’s name and design, and as such, it is unlikely that the WN7 will be launched in India.
All GBP to INR conversions are based on current exchange rates.
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