This Café Racer Is the Ideal Blend of Style and Tech, but There’s Reason to Be Suspicious

Reportedly a major first for Honda, this admittedly beautiful motorcycle may not be all it’s cracked up to be.

Wuyang-Honda E-Vo Electric Motorcycle rear end closeup

Published July 2, 2025

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Updated July 2, 2025

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Since it started making motorcycles in the late 1940s, Honda has established a strong rep for not only good looks and quality but also innovation and world-class racing prowess.

So, you can understand why people might get excited to hear about the brand’s supposed “first commercially available electric motorcycle.”

Clearly, the Wuyang-Honda E-Vo electric bike scores major points in the looks department. However, some significant pitfalls surrounding this bike’s announcement will likely make folks feel more skeptical than stoked.

Wuyang-Honda E-Vo Electric Motorcycles on the waterfront — Black or white, the E-Vo looks great.

Looks can be deceiving

Like a cyberpunk café racer, the E-Vo is definitely an eye-catching bike. It fits the EV motif perfectly while still offering up the kinds of style elements the more traditional moto community can appreciate.

That said, the bike’s appearance is its strongest suit. Once you peel back the admittedly handsome veneer, the bike’s performance is somewhat lackluster.

It does have a handy integrated charger, which is more convenient than other bikes in its class.

An all-electric bike, the E-Vo’s most capable configuration tops out at about 75 mph and has a range of 105 miles per charge. At its base, it only does 68 mph and 75 miles.

While these aren’t necessarily embarrassing numbers, they’re probably best described as “serviceable” — not terrible, but not good, either.

It does have a handy integrated charger, which is more convenient than other bikes in its class (those with removable batteries). Offering both EV charging station and household outlet compatibility, this might be its best technical feature. Plus, it has a respectable cockpit with an integrated touchscreen control display.

Wuyang-Honda E-Vo Electric Motorcycle being charged by a robot — The integrated charger is one of the bike’s best features.

A first for Honda … or is it?

Here’s where things get really dicey. Many outlets are reporting that this is Honda’s first-ever electric motorcycle, but that’s not as clear-cut as it might seem.

For starters, Honda has released electric two-wheelers in the past, including 2018’s PCX Electric. Granted, that (and its siblings) are scooters and not true motorcycles, so technically it still could be considered factual, depending on your perspective.

The bigger issue, however, is this bike’s place of origin. Yes, the bike has a Honda badge slapped on its lower body, but it’s not exactly a Honda moto. This bike is made by Wuyang-Honda, a Chinese joint venture founded and funded by Guangzhou Motorcycle Group and Honda.

Again, yes, technically, you could call it a Honda motorcycle. You could even say it’s Honda’s first commercially available full-sized electric motorcycle. But then you’ll have to explain that it’s a Chinese domestic offering, only available for the Chinese market, with no clear path to a global release.

Wuyang-Honda E-Vo Electric Motorcycle ridden on city street — The E-Vo isn’t exactly a speed demon, but it offers respectable performance specs.

Pricing and availability

If you’re still determined to find a way to buy this bike, the Wuyang-Honda E-Vo is priced at CN¥29,999 (about $4,200) for the base model and CN¥36,999 (about $5,200) for the higher-end version.