curved electric motorcycle 'outlier' comes with hooded front panel and bucket-style seat

"During Japan Mobility Show 2025, Honda presents its EV Outlier Concept, an electric motorcycle with a sloping front panel and a bucket-style seat. Instead of the typical short or frontless face, the concept two-wheeler puts an umbrella at the front, a semi-translucent hooded panel, which makes the body look flowy. This theme continues through the seat, and if viewers look closely, the seating and the engine panel are merged into one, as the designer only places bucket-style backrests to complete the setup."

"The design of the EV Outlier Concept follows a Honda design theme called Precision of Intrinsic Design, which focuses on making the shape of the electric motorcycle match its function. In this case, the battery is placed in the center black section of the frame while other electronic components are kept separate. This design gives a clear layout and shows how each part works."

"The frame and body use a mix of lightweight metal and plastic materials. Then, the horizontal suspension is placed under the main body to allow a lower seat height and change how the rider feels when sitting on the bike. The front area has added volume to highlight the low seating position, and the body panels use smoked transparent material that reveals the inside parts."

Honda's EV Outlier Concept is an electric motorcycle featuring a sloping semi-translucent hooded front panel and integrated bucket-style seating that merges seat and engine panel into one. The design follows Honda's Precision of Intrinsic Design, placing the battery in the central black frame section while isolating other electronic components for a clear, functional layout. The vehicle uses in-wheel motors on both front and rear wheels for direct power delivery and improved rider control. The frame combines lightweight metal and plastic, and a horizontal suspension beneath the body lowers seat height to change rider feel. Smoked transparent panels reveal internal parts and emphasize low seating volume.

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