If only four-wheeled EVs are half as sexy. Honda revealed the RC-E concept at Tokyo to great response, thanks to evocative livery that recalls the glory days of the RC racers from the 1960s. Having seen the real vintage stuff days ago at the Honda Collection Hall, Twin Ring Motegi, this one made me drool!
The RC-E is electric powered, so that fuel tank contains no liquid, but batteries. Not much details have been released, but Honda promises a powerful and smooth ride, and 600cc class performance in a 250cc class body. Should be a very strange bike experience – strong off the line EV style, but with no noise!
We can see good stuff such as the Ohlins TTX suspension and Brembos. And part of the reason it looks good is because there’s no need for big headlights – the RC-E’s LEDs are nestled in the nose vent below the No.1. Also notice the plug sign at the bottom of the bike, hinting at what’s powering it.
Honda bike is No.1, in production, in motogp, in asimo and in electronic bike innovation. WELL DONE.
no sound mean no fun……..better buy the scooter version…
Simpe solution to make fake engine growl.
http://gizmodo.com/367944/fisker-karma-electric-car-to-blast-out-fake-engine-sounds-verdict-why
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sol2MpIy5Rg
Thanks, my question has been answered..
Nice but I still prefer the radical looks of Motoczysz the winner of Isle of Man TT Zero http://image.sportrider.com/f/33595650+w750+st0/146_1006_+2010_isle_of_man_tt_zero_electric_bike_race_motoczysz_miller_win_03+.jpg
Damned! Gotta get me one of those bikes. Low maintenance, amazing acceleration and besides when does a superbiker go for long distance rides – honestly. I have one and I don’t ride long distance that often. You know, family, job commitments, etc. on the weekends that is. Beautiful design.
Damned! Gotta get me one of those beautiful RC-E bikes. Low maintenance, amazing acceleration and besides when does a superbiker go for long distance rides – honestly. I have a superbike myself and I don’t ride long distance that often. You know, family, job commitments, etc. on the weekends that is.
For a bike that looks this good it should at least have a wild 1 litre four cylinder engine behind that fantastic retro looking fairing.They can build this electric version,no harm in that..but please,at least a proper cracking 1 litre motor behind this gourgeous motorcycle that Honda is so well known for..
For a moment i really thought this is a ripping roaring homage to the 60’s or 70’s of Honda’s great legendary racing motorcycles..then i read it was electric..what a drag..
A nice effort nonetheless.
Cheers.
if come to here with no tax, sure sell-able
Kind of remind me of the Japanese comic ‘Wild Seven’.
supersports stance.
this bike is not for long distance.. its for race & cornering.
but one thing is surely missing is the sound. not just for fun, its safety feature.