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An Award-Winning, First-of-Its-Kind Honda Motorcycle Is Finally Coming to Market
As speculation swirls about the Concept that just garnered Red Dot kudos, the brand says a production version will roll out early next year. From cruisers to ADVs, street bikes to touring motos — not to mention tech like e-clutch and DCT — Honda has long been a leader in many corners of the two-wheeled world. Which is why it's kind of surprising that the red brand has yet to release a true electric motorcycle. Sure, there was the Wuyang-Honda E-Vo a couple months ago, but that one comes with so many caveats it doesn't really count. Regardless, it appears Honda is finally getting serious about this growing category. The brand recently announced not only that its long-simmering EV Fun Concept won a big award but also that it's coming to life. Awash in accolades I don't want to say Honda is being coy about the EV Fun Concept, which itself is no secret, having been showcased at EICMA last fall. However, the press release sandwiched that news between an announcement that the Fastport eQuad micromobility vehicle had won a Red Dot Best of the Best award and that the concept movie for the Honda V3 motorcycle engine had also been honored. Both of those kudos are notable — as is the scooter-like EV Urban Concept also garnering Red Dot recognition — but for serious two-wheeled enthusiasts, the big news concerns the electric sportbike. Especially because of this loaded sentence: 'The production model based on this concept model will be a naked sports model equivalent to a mid-sized (ICE) motorcycle and is scheduled to go on sale before the end of the current fiscal year (ending March 31, 2026) as the first Honda electric sports model equipped with a fixed battery.' Hype(d) machine Adding fuel to this fire is a teaser video Honda dropped a couple weeks ago, one that appears to show an updated version of the Concept and telling viewers to 'be the wind' — and also to stay tuned for more news on September 2. What jumps out in the 15-second clip? Among other things, a new TFT display, a revised triple clamp and a busier left-hand switchgear. Those features round out a great-looking streetfighter Honda itself touts for 'quiet yet overwhelming acceleration,' a 'slim, easy-to-manage chassis package' and 'a new emotional experience that is very different to internal combustion engine (ICE) motorcycles.' One downer, as RideApart points out, is a claimed 62 miles of range from the fixed battery. That's a bummer considering the brand is already deploying its Mobile Power Pack in all sorts of vehicles. A swappable power source would not only enable more miles but also be appealing to apartment dwellers who may lack a garage in which to charge the bike overnight. On that front, electric-only brands such as Maven — not to mention, believe it or not, Harley-Davidson — could eat Honda's lunch with removable batteries. That being said, we're talking about Honda and a bike that just won a major design award. Given the brand's pedigree, production capability, dealer network and general chutzpah, I'd be shocked if what actually rolls out early next year isn't pretty damn impressive. Now managing editor, Steve has served in a variety of roles with GP since 2019. Having previously written and edited for such publications as Men's Health, Men's Journal, Esquire and ESPN, he enjoys covering a range of topics — but mostly those pertaining to cycling, snow sports, pocket knives and motos — and dreams of a utopian world in which everyone's bike seat is at the proper height.
New York Post
4 hours ago
- New York Post
Caitlin Clark gets chippy with referee after Fever's loss to Wings
A crushing night in Indianapolis ended with what appeared to be a heated moment between Caitlin Clark and a referee. With the Fever trailing the Wings by one point Tuesday with less than two seconds to go in regulation, Indiana guard Kelsey Mitchell hurled the ball toward the net for the win but clipped the backboard instead. Advertisement As the Wings celebrated the 81-80 road victory inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Clark — currently sidelined with a groin injury — walked on the court toward official Amy Bonner, with images of the interaction seemingly illustrating a chippy exchange, in which the ref appeared to point toward the bench. Clark, who isn't a stranger to jawing with the refs, wasn't the only member of the Fever who appeared to take exception to the officiating Tuesday, with head coach Stephanie White chiding the 'double standard' in a physical game. 5 Caitlin Clark appears to get chippy with a referee on Aug. 12, 2025. Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Advertisement 5 Amy Bonner (31) appeared to point toward the bench when talking with Caitlin Clark. Icon Sportswire via Getty Images 'If it's going to be physical, and you're going to allow us to be physical, then allow both teams to be physical. If you're going to call the holds, and you're going to call the chucks, then call it both ways, White said, according to the Indy Star. 'So, I mean, I think that we've been pretty consistent in what we're asking for, and I didn't feel like it was consistent,' White, in her first season as coach of the Fever, 'went up to the referees multiple times during breaks and timeouts to talk and get clarity on different foul calls,' per the Indy Star. 5 Caitlin Clark on the floor during the Fever's 81-80 loss to the Wings. Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Advertisement 5 Caitlin Clark has been sidelined since July 15 with a groin injury. Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Aliyah Boston, the Fever's first overall pick in 2023, tallied three fouls Tuesday, including a questionable call involving Wings center Li Yueru, who clamped the Fever star's arm, which became entangled in her own as she made a shot. The Fever fell to 18-15 with the loss and are sixth in the WNBA standings. 5 Fever forward Aliyah Boston (7) looks to shoot over Wings center Li Yueru (28). AP Advertisement Clark, the reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year, has been hampered by injuries during her sophomore campaign. She has been out since July 15, and there is no concrete timetable as to when she'll return. Through 13 games this season, Clark has averaged 16.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 8.8 assists. The Fever return to action Friday against the Mystics.
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12 hours ago
- Hypebeast
Honda and Amalgam Reveal Limited-Edition RA272 Scale Model
Summary HondaRacing Corporation has teamed up withAmalgam Collectionto honor the 60th anniversary of its firstFormula 1victory with a limited-edition scale model of the iconic RA272 (chassis #103). The original car, driven by Richie Ginther, claimed Honda's debut win at the 1965 Mexico Grand Prix — marking the first F1 victory for a Japanese car, engine and team. Hand-built by Amalgam's master craftsmen, the model is available in two sizes: a 1:8 scale version limited to just 30 units ($28,995 USD) and a 1:18 scale version limited to 300 units ($1,735 USD). Each piece features over 1,600 precisely engineered parts, including a fully replicated 1.5L V12 engine and comes with a display case, a numbered certificate of authenticity and a commemorative booklet signed by Honda Racing Corporation President Koji Watanabe. The models will debut at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering on August 15 duringMonterey Car Weekbefore online sales begin. Built from digital scans of the original RA272 in the Honda Collection Hall in Motegi, Japan, the model captures every authentic detail, down to its painted livery and meticulously replicated engine components. Honda says the RA272 scale model is not just a collectible but 'an invitation to own a piece of our motorsport history.'
