A first for Honda … or is it?
Here’s where things get really dicey. Many outlets are reporting that this is Honda’s first-ever electric motorcycle, but that’s not as clear-cut as it might seem.
For starters, Honda has released electric two-wheelers in the past, including 2018’s PCX Electric. Granted, that (and its siblings) are scooters and not true motorcycles, so technically it still could be considered factual, depending on your perspective.
The bigger issue, however, is this bike’s place of origin. Yes, the bike has a Honda badge slapped on its lower body, but it’s not exactly a Honda moto. This bike is made by Wuyang-Honda, a Chinese joint venture founded and funded by Guangzhou Motorcycle Group and Honda.
Again, yes, technically, you could call it a Honda motorcycle. You could even say it’s Honda’s first commercially available full-sized electric motorcycle. But then you’ll have to explain that it’s a Chinese domestic offering, only available for the Chinese market, with no clear path to a global release.
