Honda Is Coming For Harley-Davidson With Its New Electric Performance Motorcycle

For years, Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire has had the electric performance motorcycle scene largely to itself. That monopoly may be about to end because Honda has officially entered the fight—and it’s bringing a seriously impressive first effort.

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The all-new Honda WN7 isn’t just another electric commuter. It’s Honda’s first full-size electric motorcycle, and it’s aimed squarely at riders who want performance, everyday usability, and Honda reliability wrapped into one futuristic package. Even more interesting? It actually undercuts the LiveWire One on price in Europe, making this an electric showdown that suddenly became a whole lot more interesting.

Honda’s First EV Bike Means Business

Honda hasn’t rushed into the EV motorcycle market. Instead, it watched, waited, and now it’s arrived with a machine that feels like a proper Honda rather than a science experiment. Power comes from a 9.3-kWh lithium-ion battery paired with a single electric motor producing 67 horsepower and 74 lb-ft of torque. Those aren’t hyperbike numbers, but instant electric torque means the WN7 should feel lively every time the throttle is twisted.

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Honda says riders can expect more than 87 miles of combined city and highway range, putting it firmly in the sweet spot for commuting, weekend rides, and urban adventures. One of its biggest advantages is charging. Unlike many electric motorcycles that require dedicated chargers, the WN7 is compatible with the CCS2 car charging network, allowing the battery to jump from 20 to 80 percent in around 30 minutes. That opens up thousands of charging locations already used by electric cars.

Honda clearly didn’t want its first electric motorcycle to blend into the crowd. The WN7 wears a sharp, futuristic body with clean surfaces, an exposed “frameless chassis” design, distinctive LED lighting, and an all-new Honda logo that signals the company’s electric future.

Technology is everywhere. Riders get:

• Multiple riding modes
• Regenerative braking adjustment
• Walking Mode with forward and reverse
• Selectable Speed Limit Assist
• Cornering ABS
• Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC)
• Full LED lighting with a unique daytime running light signature

The bike is also aimed at being accessible to newer riders in many global markets.

Harley Finally Has Tough Competition

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Since spinning off LiveWire, Harley-Davidson has largely owned the premium electric motorcycle conversation. The LiveWire One remains one of the quickest production electric motorcycles available, delivering brutal acceleration and a distinctly American take on electric performance. But Honda’s arrival changes the landscape dramatically.

Honda’s biggest weapon has never been outright horsepower—it’s usability. Reliability, dealer support, refinement, and ease of ownership have made the company the world’s largest motorcycle manufacturer, and those strengths could prove just as valuable in the EV era.

Even pricing sends a message.

The WN7 starts at £12,999 in the UK and €14,780 across much of Europe—just enough to sneak underneath the the new updated LiveWire One’s asking price. Harley went ahead and dropped the price of the Livewire One by around $12,000 in the EU market. This probably did not go down well with previous owners, who had to drop a load of cash to get one before the WN7 came around.

Honda WN7 vs. Harley-Davidson LiveWire One

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The electric motorcycle revolution has needed a heavyweight contender, and Honda has finally stepped into the ring. No, the WN7 doesn’t outgun the LiveWire One on raw performance. Harley still holds the horsepower crown. But Honda has taken a different approach—building a lighter, more affordable electric motorcycle that prioritizes real-world riding, fast charging, and everyday practicality.

More importantly, this is Honda. When the world’s biggest motorcycle manufacturer commits to a new segment, everyone pays attention.

For riders, that’s fantastic news. Competition breeds better bikes, lower prices, and faster innovation. Harley-Davidson no longer has the electric performance spotlight to itself, and the next few years could produce some of the most exciting motorcycles we’ve seen in decades.