Our goal is to be deviant!
At the Japan Mobility Show 2025, which opened on October 29, Honda unveiled the world premiere of the EV Outlier Concept, a design study model of an electric motorcycle. The EV Outlier Concept combines the strengths that Honda has cultivated in internal combustion engines with what is possible with electric power, aiming to create a new value that is not bound by conventional concepts, as the name "Outlier" implies. The following three keywords have been set forth.
- Low: "An exhilarating view of the landscape
- Gliding: A gliding ride
- Ecstasy: "A feeling of acceleration of a different dimension.
The riding position is cruiser-type, combining a low seat height (the developer says it is the lowest seat height among Honda models, lower than the 690mm of the Rebel 250, although no figures have been released) and a forward step, and as the keywords suggest, the rider will experience an exhilarating view and gliding ride. It is a cruiser-type vehicle that combines a forward step (said to have the lowest seat height of any Honda vehicle at 690mm) and a forward step.
What is noteworthy is that the vehicle is a 2WD vehicle with motors in the front and rear wheels, making it a front and rear dual-wheel drive vehicle. The three key words of the concept suggest that the vehicle will offer strong acceleration, which is only possible with electric power.Another feature is that the motor is an in-wheel type and is not placed under the seat, enabling the adoption of a dynamic low-proportion style. The styling concept is "unconventional beauty," expressing a challenging and innovative beauty that is not bound by conventional values.The front and rear shocks are electronically controlled, as the wiring is visible, and the front forks are double wishbone like those of the Gold Wing, and it appears that the technology Honda has accumulated in its internal combustion engine vehicles has also been applied. The Outlier is expected to go on sale in 2030 or later.
The front forks, covered by a transparent screen? The front forks, covered by a transparent screen, appear to be double wishbones. The rim-on-disc + radial-mount caliper front brakes are also innovative. The object at the bottom of the vehicle appears to be a battery, and its cooling port? The cooling port of the battery can be seen just after the tires.

The horizontally lying rear shock shows what appears to be electrical wiring. The design of the wheels and tires that house the motor is also unique.

The seats (if you can call them that?) has a bucket seat-like backrest. One can imagine a relaxed lie position with the upper body tilted backward.

The gauges are super-wide and appear to have an LCD screen in the normal fuel tank position as well.
There is also an electric mountain bike to be released!
On two wheels, the world premiere of the Honda e-MTB Prototype, an electrically assisted mountain bike. It is said to offer a new riding experience that combines the FUN of motorcycling and mountain biking, and aims to allow riders to enjoy the freedom of the wilds.The unique frame is made of carbon, which contributes to weight reduction and handling, and is an evolution of the concept displayed at the 2023 Mobility Show, with a European launch planned for 2026.
Honda booth theme is "Land, Sea, and Air
In addition to four-wheeled and two-wheeled vehicles, this year's Honda booth will also feature the Honda Jet, a rocket under development, and a large outboard motor. The Honda booth will showcase the wide range of Honda's mobility products.In addition to the Outrider, about 10 production motorcycles will be on display, including the just-released CB1000F. In addition, a merchandise store will be set up in the booth, where a custom Monkey 125 and other vehicles will be on display.In addition, the "Mobility Culture" program sponsored by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) will display the CB750 Fore and NSR500, as well as four-wheeled machines from the past, including the McLaren Honda MP4/4 and Williams Honda FW11 (which is scheduled to start its engine). This year's Mobility Show will be an enjoyable mix of old and new Hondas.

A custom Monkey 125 on display in the booth's store, with nice 1970s-era "4L Monkey"-style graphics!
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