Honda makes just about everything with a motor, from lawnmowers and generators to cars, motorcycles, and even airplanes. Now the Japanese giant is adding another electrified vehicle to the list – a premium electric mountain bike.
Honda has spent decades building one of the most dominant positions in the global motorcycle industry, selling millions of gasoline-powered two-wheelers each year. But in markets where electric motorcycles and scooters are becoming increasingly accessible, that dominance is starting to face a serious challenge.
Honda recently canceled the only EV it sells in the US, and this month started telling Prologue owners to “consider a hybrid.” But here’s the hitch: virtually zero EV owners are interested in switching back to gas after experiencing how much better EVs are.
Honda Automobile dealers will have to wait a little longer for a self-driving EV that seriously worry Tesla or GM – but Honda Power Equipment dealers are playing in a multibillion market, too, and they have an advanced, autonomous, and all-electric vehicle arriving right now.
Honda’s electric RTL trials motorcycle has just delivered one of the strongest signs yet that electric motorcycles may finally be coming into their own in the off-road world.
At the opening round of the 2026 TrialGP World Championship in Japan, rider Miquel Gelabert piloted the Honda RTL Electric to sixth place overall on day one before improving to fifth place on day two. That marks the first time an electric motorcycle has not only competed in TrialGP’s premier class, but actually run competitively near the front against traditional gasoline-powered rivals. For a first effort, that’s an impressive showing.
Honda’s electric hot hatch went on sale in Japan on Friday, starting at about $21,000. The Super-ONE EV will launch in Europe, the UK, and other overseas regions soon.
The Prologue was once among the top-selling EVs in the US, but Honda’s electric SUV has lost a bit of its luster. To make matters worse, Honda is now issuing a recall impacting almost 60,000 Prologue and Acura ZDX vehicles.
Honda and LG Energy Solution are joining forces in Vietnam to expand battery-swapping electric motorcycles, with a new pilot project launching in Hanoi later this year.
Honda is waving the white flag. The Japanese automaker previewed two new hybrids set to launch by 2028 after taking an over $9 billion hit over its failed EV bet, leading to its biggest loss in company history.
Honda brought its Mobile Power Pack e: swappable battery system to ACT Expo last week, where the brand announced plans to bring the swap system to market for B2B commercial integrations starting as early as June 2026.
One of the biggest advantages of electric motorcycles has always been their simplicity. No clutch, no gears, no stalling – just twist the throttle and go. They’re basically big, fun scooters, at least in terms of operation. But Honda appears to think there’s still something worth preserving from the old-school riding experience, especially for off-road riders.
A newly revealed Honda patent shows the company developing a simulated electronic clutch system for electric motorcycles, complete with torque-boost launches and even haptic feedback designed to mimic the feel of a combustion engine.
And surprisingly, it might not be as gimmicky as it first sounds.
The Insight will live on as an electric crossover SUV. Honda is opening orders in Japan on Friday, starting at about $35,000, but the new EV will be extremely limited.
Honda’s electric SUV was once among the most popular EVs in the US. While it’s still on sale (for now), Honda is making the Prologue a bit more attractive with a $7,500 price cut.
Honda’s upcoming WN7 electric motorcycle may have just picked up a prestigious Gold iF Design Award, but the real story here is more than the accolades it’s what the bike represents for the future of mainstream electric motorcycles from legacy manufacturers.
The Insight is set to return this spring, but this time as an all-electric crossover SUV. Honda unveiled the Insight EV in Japan on Thursday, with a WLTC driving range of over 310 miles (500 km).
For years now, riders have been asking the same question: When is Honda finally going to give us a true-to-form electric Super Cub?
The gasoline-powered Honda Super Cub isn’t simply another small bike in the long history of mopeds and light motorcycles. It’s the best-selling motor vehicle in history, with more than 100 million units produced since its 1958 debut. The Cub helped motorize post-war Japan, democratized two-wheeled transport across Southeast Asia, and even carved out a cult following in the US with its step-through frame and famously approachable design. It’s not an exaggeration to say that the Super Cub is one of the most important vehicles ever built.