Honda and Yamaha will run their electric prototypes at the 2026 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations in Ernée, France, with demonstration laps taking place today and tomorrow. And if you've been wondering what Honda and Yamaha are bringing to the motocross table, this is one to watch.

Honda has finally made an electric commuter that looks less like an experiment and more like something you could actually use every day.

Alongside its E-Clutch development for geared motorcycles, Honda now seems to be exploring what a clutch-by-wire system could look like in electric off-road machines.

Honda’s WN7 has picked up a Gold at the iF Design Award 2026, and whether you care about trophies or not, it says something about how this bike’s landing. Let’s be honest, most design awards don’t move the needle for riders. But this one’s worth a second look, mainly because Honda didn’t win by going weird.

Honda has quietly filed a new patent. On the surface, it’s a low-cost electric motorcycle concept, likely built on the Shine 100 platform. Simple frame. Compact motor. Modular battery layout. No spec-sheet flexing. No halo-bike nonsense. Just an e-moto designed to do a job—and do it cheaply.

This year’s Motorcycle Live at the Birmingham NEC felt bigger, louder, and far more dialled-in than previous rounds. As usual, the halls were packed with full line-ups, prototype teasers, and “coming soon” promises from the big-name manufacturers — but 2025’s show had a sharper edge.

After years of watching nimble start-ups and second-tier brands push electric motorcycles forward, Honda has officially thrown its hat into the ring with the WN7, their first full-size electric naked motorcycle. It’s refreshing to see the company finally move beyond concepts and assert itself in the EV moto game. But while the WN7 has some solid strengths, there are also glaring caveats that might make serious riders pause before throwing their gloves off and grabbing for the

So, earlier this month, Honda’s latest tease arrived — a fully electric sports motorcycle, wrapped in camouflage vinyl that looks like someone balled up yesterday’s newspaper. Either that, or they've hired Mr. Doodles to do the paint job. The big question: what is this thing, and why is Honda trying so hard to hide it?

You may have seen the clips doing the rounds on socials: a Honda motorcycle quietly balancing itself at a standstill, even trailing behind a walking person like some obedient robot companion. The rumour mill has been churning, so let’s clear the fog. Here’s what we actually know—and what we don’t—about Honda’s so-called Riding Assist technology.