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Honda E-VO: Stylish Electric Cafe Racer, But There’s a Catch

Honda E-VO: Stylish Electric Cafe Racer, But There’s a Catch
Michelle Liew
June 16, 2025

Honda finally drops a production-ready electric motorcycle, the E-VO, with café racer styling, solid specs, and smart tech. But don’t celebrate too soon, it’s a China-only launch… for now.

Honda finally drops a production-ready electric motorcycle, the E-VO, with café racer styling, solid specs, and smart tech. But don’t celebrate too soon, it’s a China-only launch… for now.

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For years, Honda has paraded futuristic electric motorcycle concepts at motor shows, teasing enthusiasts with sleek lines and big promises, only to pull the plug before anything hit production. But this time, they’ve actually gone and done it. Sort of.

Meet the Honda E-VO, a cafe racer-inspired electric motorcycle with legitimate specs, cool features, and a production line to back it up. Finally, Honda’s first true electric motorcycle… except there’s a twist.

So… Is It Really Here?

Short answer: yes. Long answer: yes but only in China.

The E-VO is the result of Honda’s joint venture with Wuyang Honda, and while it’s a real, buyable bike in that market, it’s unlikely to show up in Western dealerships anytime soon. Still, it’s a milestone. For once, an electric Honda concept made it to production, even if the rest of us have to admire from afar.

What’s Under the Tank (So to Speak)?

The E-VO comes in two battery configurations:

  • Dual-battery with 4.1 kWh
  • Triple-battery with 6.2 kWh

The triple-pack promises up to 170 km (105 miles) of range under WMTC conditions. Top speed? Around 75 mph, putting it in the 125cc-equivalent class, but with the instant torque and acceleration that only an electric motor can provide—courtesy of its 15.3 kW (20 hp) peak output.

Charging is practical too:

  • 2.5 hours on a standard outlet
  • 90 minutes on an L2 charger

Not blazing fast, but comparable to rivals like the Vespa Elettrica and LiveWire’s entry-level offerings.

Honda finally drops a production-ready electric motorcycle, the E-VO, with café racer styling, solid specs, and smart tech. But don’t celebrate too soon, it’s a China-only launch… for now.

Smart Features, Thoughtful Design

This isn’t just an electric conversion in a retro wrapper. Honda packed the E-VO with smart, modern touches:

  • Dual 7-inch TFT displays for speed, navigation, music, and diagnostics
  • Dash cams: front only on the base model, front and rear on the higher spec
  • Bluetooth integration, tire pressure monitoring, and battery health display

All this wrapped in a handsome, café racer-inspired chassis that doesn’t scream “tech demo.”

Price Tag? Surprisingly Reasonable

The E-VO’s pricing is arguably its strongest selling point:

  • Starts at 29,999 yuan (~RM19,500) for the 4.1 kWh model
  • 36,999 yuan (~RM24,000) for the 6.2 kWh version

Compare that to Western e-motos with similar performance, and you’ll realise Honda’s aiming for mass adoption here, at least in its target market.

The North American Problem

Here’s the rub: the E-VO is designed for Chinese urbanites, not American thrill-seekers. In the U.S., where 100+ hp sport bikes are somehow “beginner-friendly,” the E-VO’s modest numbers and commuter vibe won’t win over the spec-sheet warriors.

But that’s exactly why we need bikes like this.

Final Thoughts on the Honda E-VO: A Quiet Revolution?

The Honda E-VO may not make its way westward, but its mere existence signals a shift. Big players like Honda are finally putting real electric motorcycles into production: affordable, stylish, and practical ones.

So while you probably won’t see the E-VO at your local dealer, don’t be surprised if it sets the tone for what’s coming next. And let’s be honest, if there’s any company that can make electric bikes go mainstream, it’s Honda.

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