"Dubbed the EV Outlier Concept, the motorcycle is a sneak peek into the brand's gradual detour from internal-combustion heritage. Its most striking feature is the installation of electric motors directly in the front and rear wheels, eliminating the conventional chain or belt drive and enabling truly free packaging around the chassis. By placing the propulsion at the wheels, Honda frees up space in the frame for batteries and centralizes weight for improved balance."
"Honda describes key design cues as "Gliding, Ecstasy and Low." Gliding refers to the smooth, quiet roll of an EV; ecstasy to the instant-on torque and responsiveness of electric drive; and low to the dramatically lowered seat and rider eye-line that give a new posture and presence. The front fascia features a continuous LED light band, the tail is tightly integrated into the form, and foot-pegs are set further forward than typical road bikes to establish a relaxed yet futuristic riding stance."
"Mechanically, the EV Outlier Concept also deviates from the norm: at the front, instead of conventional telescopic forks, it uses a double-wishbone arrangement; at the rear, a low-mounted mono-shock linkage further centralizes mass. The open-center frame design offers structural freedom and better packaging of the battery pack, while the in-wheel motor layout allows Honda to adjust torque distribution between front and rear, supporting an all-wheel drive possibility."
At the Japan Mobility Show Honda revealed the EV Outlier Concept, a minimalist, futuristic two-wheeler with Akira-inspired long-slung profile. The design places electric motors directly in the front and rear wheels, eliminating chain or belt drive and freeing frame space for batteries while centralizing mass for better balance. Design cues labeled "Gliding, Ecstasy and Low" create a smooth, responsive and low-slung riding posture with continuous LED front band, integrated tail and forward-set foot-pegs. A double-wishbone front, low-mounted mono-shock rear and open-center frame improve packaging and handling, and the in-wheel motors enable adjustable torque distribution and potential all-wheel drive. Detailed specs remain unreleased.
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