As automakers increasingly embrace the goal of operating in a more sustainable manner, the landscape is witnessing a surge in projects focused on electric mobility. Honda, known for its strides in electric and hybrid vehicles, has ventured into a new realm with its latest endeavour — a compelling electric mountain bike concept.
Introducing the e-MTB Concept, Honda marks its foray into the electric bicycle domain, promising a novel riding experience that seamlessly blends the exhilaration of motorcycles with the thrill of mountain biking. With electric assistance, conquering brutal climbs on mountain trails becomes a more effortless task. Honda has leveraged its motorcycle expertise in crafting this conceptual mountain bike, utilizing thin-wall aluminium casting technology typically reserved for high-performance motorcycles to construct the frame design and swingarm. Although specific details and specifications are yet to be disclosed, the photos reveal the e-MTB Concept running Fox suspension, Shimano brakes, and Maxxis tires.
It’s not a common trend for automakers to introduce off-road electric bikes in their conceptual releases, with many focusing on urban bikes tailored for daily commuting. Honda’s distinctive and robust concept, provides a refreshing departure from this norm, even if some of the design choices aren’t sitting all that well with those in the mountain bike community. Hopefully, this innovative idea will find a pathway to materialization in the future, and feedback from those in the know, is taken on board.
