New models from Honda for 2025

EICMA News Fireworks from Honda

Dietmar

06.11.2024

Photos: Honda

Honda presents a lot of new models and updates at EICMA

 
Honda has made some updates to important volume models such as the Transalp and Hornet 750 and revised its scooter range, but also shows completely new models and electric bikes. We summarize the Honda news from the EICMA and give a brief overview of the novelties for 2025.

 

Honda Transalp 750

The facelift for 2025 includes a new front end with double LED projection headlights and a revised windscreen made of Durabio, a biomass-based plastic. The eight-valve parallel twin offers 92 hp (67.5 kW), beautiful running refinement and plenty of pulling power. The electronics assist with four drive programs including HSTC traction control and a user option.

 

The steel frame of the XL750 Transalp is completed by a Showa 43 mm SFF-CA upside down fork and an aluminum swingarm with Pro-Link suspension. The suspension elements will receive a modified damping tuning for 2025. A double disc brake decelerates on the front wheel, the spoked wheels (21 front/18 inches rear) carry tubular tires.
 

The premium equipment is enhanced by a new 5-inch TFT colour display with integrated RoadSync connectivity and a backlit four-way switch on the handlebar dashboard. Self-resetting turn signals and ESS emergency stop signal function are also on board. A variant for A2 driving licence holders is also available.

Honda CB750 Hornet

The CB750 Hornet 2025 enters the 2025 model year with a revised front design and a new dual-LED projection headlight. A new 5-inch TFT colour display enables three screen displays and shines with integrated RoadSync connectivity. The 192-kilogram naked bike with a full tank of fuel is powered by 92 hp (67.5 kW) and 75 Nm of torque. In addition to agile driving dynamics, the parallel twin combines revving pleasure with torque and pulsating running refinement.

The electronic throttle management (Throttle by Wire) offers the riding modes Standard, Sport and Rain. The tubular bridge frame is completed by the Showa Upside Down fork and Pro-Link swingarm. The damping settings of the suspension elements have been revised for 2025. The double disc brake with radial four-piston calipers ensures gripping braking potential. The equipment includes self-resetting turn signals and an ESS emergency stop signal function. An A2 driver's license variant with 48 hp is also available.

Honda NC 750 X

The NC750X, one of Europe's most popular all-round bikes, has been extensively revised for 2025, with a fresh fairing design, new LED headlight, 5-inch TFT colour display with integrated RoadSync connectivity and a backlit four-way handlebar switch. In the front wheel, a double disc brake with floating 296 mm discs and double-piston brake calipers now decelerates. Lightweight, new aluminium rims complete the chassis with 17-inch wheels front and rear, alongside the Showa 41 mm SBDV telescopic forks and the rear swingarm with Pro-Link suspension.

Effortless propulsion is provided by the high-torque 750 twin-cylinder drive, which is equipped with electronic throttle grip management (Ride by Wire), three riding modes and safety-enhancing HSTC traction control. The optional dual-clutch transmission (DCT) enhances improved low-speed handling. With a view to increased sustainability, NC750X uses Durabio, a sustainable, biomass-based plastic, for the windshield and some fairing parts.

HONDA GB350S

Honda enriches the European market with a timeless roadster with a classic character. The new GB350S is powered by an air-cooled single-cylinder engine with high-torque power delivery and is intended to appeal to pleasure-oriented drivers. The A2-compliant engine is equipped with safety-enhancing HSTC traction control and a clutch with slipper function.

A steel frame with split beam, 41 mm telescopic forks and two shock absorbers are tuned for balanced handling and easy handling. Disc brakes front and rear ensure the best deceleration. The cockpit is equipped with an analogue speedometer and digital gear display, and LED lighting technology is offered all around.

 
EV Fun Concept

The EV Fun Concept is Honda's first electric motorcycle with a sporty paint job and is scheduled to be launched in 2025. The motorcycle driving dynamics, for which Honda, as the world's largest manufacturer, has stood for decades, corresponds to that of a medium-sized motorcycle with a combustion engine. In addition to the first-class handling, the EV Fun Concept enables a smooth, vibration-free ride. This special riding experience is only possible with an electric drive – in a handy naked bike with a sleek, futuristic design language.

 
The battery and charging process in the EV Fun Concept have been developed with know-how and technologies that have been proven in Honda's electric cars and electric vehicles. The battery is compatible with the CCS2 fast charger (same standard as for cars) and is designed to optimize the balance between light weight and fast charging performance. The range will be over 100 km.

The EV Urban Concept builds on Honda's vision of urban electric mobility. This e-motorcycle embodies a vision of the near future of mobility that resonates with sophisticated design, intuitive human-machine interfaces, and new experiences created by the far-reaching networking of people in society. Honda's goal is to open up the freedom of mobility to as many customers as possible and to expand the possibilities in this regard for each individual customer.

New V-three-cylinder engine development

A world premiere is a high-performance combustion engine that Honda is developing – a liquid-cooled three-cylinder V-four-stroke engine with a 75-degree cylinder angle for machines with larger displacements. The new development is designed to be particularly slim and compact, and is also equipped with the world's first electric compressor for motorcycles. This allows the compressed intake air to be controlled independently of the engine speed, so that the desired high torque can be provided at lower and medium speeds. For efficient centralization of masses, the electric compressor allows a high degree of freedom in the arrangement of all components on the motorcycle.
 

CUV e

The all-new CUV e: is (after the launch of the EM1 e: electric moped in 2024) Honda's second electric two-wheeler intended for mass production in Europe. CUV stands for "Clean Urban Vehicle". The new Honda CUV e: offers emission-free riding with performance similar to that of a 125cc scooter.

 
The electric drive of the CUV e: draws its energy from two replaceable Honda Mobile Power Pack e: batteries and offers a range of over 70 kilometres. The equipment includes a fully networked 7-inch TFT display (via RoadSync connectivity), three driving modes, LED lighting technology all around, an assist function for reversing and a USB-C socket.