Honda has released a first photo and video of the EV Fun Concept, which has been intensively tested throughout Europe in the past year. According to Big Red, Honda’s first middle class electric motorcycle must offer a new emotional experience that is unique for EV motorcycles.
According to Honda, the EV Fun Concept, which was first shown at the EICMA fair in Milan, is a middle class Naked with a fixed battery pack and compatibility with CCS2 rapidate system. The engine marks a new step in Honda’s approach to emission -free mobility.
The development was led by Masatsugu Tanaka, who can be seen as a rider in the video and has a long and glorious career at Honda, where he has been working with motorcycles for more than twenty years. Tanaka-San came to work at Honda immediately after high school and had the ambition to make the ‘best motorcycle in the world’. His portfolio with models speaks for itself.
Between 1998 and 2006, Tanaka-San as a test project leader for engines with a large cylinder capacity perfected the driving behavior and handling of the CBR600F, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR Fireblade and the GL1800 Gold Wing. Since 2006, as a deputy head of large projects, he has led the development of successful models such as the VFR800F, VFR1200F, VFR1200X Crosstourer, CRF1100L Africa Twin and NT1100.
Since 2022 he has been responsible for the development and dynamic tests within the electrification department. Thanks to the transfer of the extensive knowledge and experience of Tanaka-San, in combination with a passionate team of young engineers who focus on the development of fun EV engines, the EV Fun Concept has the same balance and fun factor that Honda is widely known for.
“We have developed Honda’s first electric fun model under the key concept ‘Be the Wind’. It offers a quiet and flexible ride that is unique for EV models and a feeling of unity with the machine that makes drivers feel like the wind.
Building on my 20 years of experience with Honda’s ICE engine bikes, we have applied the know-how we have gained over the years to the EV motorcycle to create a model that is really exciting to drive on.
We have performed extensive tests in Europe – where our customers are located – to evaluate driving performance, charging and daily usability. We have carefully refined every aspect of the model to ensure that our customers can enjoy a reliable ride where they can fully concentrate on pure driving pleasure. Soon a new Honda Fun EV will be on the market and we can’t wait for you to experience it. “
That soon could indeed be very fast, the video ends with the message that more news will follow on September 16, 2025. Stay tuned!
– Thanks for information from Motorfreaks.