Honda’s First Electric Motorcycle Costs Exactly €10 Less Than a LiveWire

Honda's first electric motorcycle is here, and it has landed €10 ($11) below the LiveWire One. That's either a funny coincidence or some very careful pricing.

The WN7 was first shown last September as the production version of Honda's EV Fun concept. Honda says the electric bike isn't replacing any petrol-powered model and instead joins the range as a new option. It has now started reaching European dealerships alongside the smaller EM1 e: and CUV e: electric scooters.

Its design mixes a few unusual ideas. Stacked square headlights sit up front, while the naked body leaves the large battery pack clearly visible in the frame. At the rear, a single-sided swingarm gives the WN7 a more exotic touch. Power comes from a 9.3-kWh battery and one electric motor producing 67 hp and 74 lb-ft of torque. At 478 lbs, it isn't exactly light, though instant electric torque should help once it gets moving.

Honda has also added adjustable regenerative braking, allowing riders to recover energy and reduce the load on the regular brakes. A walking-speed mode helps during parking and other slow maneuvers, where one careless twist of the throttle could otherwise become rather embarrassing.

The WN7 costs £12,999 ($17,300) in the UK and €14,780 ($16,879) in mainland Europe. The LiveWire One is now €14,790 ($16,890), after previously costing more than €30,000 (around $34,300) and later dropping to roughly €25,000 ($28,500). A €10 price difference feels far too precise to be an accident, doesn't it?