When we see the name Honda, many of us immediately think of motorcycles. The company, which is currently a world leader in motorcycle production, has been working to keep up with the electric vehicle revolution for a while now. Although Honda already has a few electric motorcycle models, it seems like they want to do more. Based on recent information, it appears that the company plans to introduce electric motorcycles to the Southeast Asian market. Here are the details…
Honda looks to kick-start e-motorbike sales in Southeast Asia
As we mentioned earlier, Honda continues to maintain its leadership in the motorcycle market. The company has an incredibly high user rate, especially in Southeast Asia. To give an example, Honda accounted for 88% of all motorcycle sales in the Indonesian market in the last financial quarter.
This shows that the Japanese manufacturer has a significant say in the future of the market. For instance, the company could maintain its current success and resist innovation. But Honda, determined to move forward, is preparing to launch Indonesia’s first electric motorcycle model. Their new electric motorcycle, the Honda EM1, is now ready. It is expected to be available in Indonesia soon.
The bike is also planned to be sold in Japan by the end of August. It will cost around 300,000 yen ($2,100) and can travel up to 53 kilometers on a single charge. While the specific features of the Indonesian model are yet to be revealed. However, it is expected to be similar to the European model introduced last March. Its features are as follows:
| Model | Honda EM1 |
| Top speed | 40 km/h (25 mph) |
| Power | 1.2 kW (1.8 kW peak) |
| Range | 40 km |
| Battery | 18650 mAh lithium-ion battery |
| Battery life | 3,000 cycles |
| Charge time | 2 hours |
| Weight | 83 kg |
| Suspension | Telescopic fork front, dual shock absorbers rear |
| Brakes | Disc front, drum rear |
| Colors | White, black, red |
Furthermore, the company’s plans aren’t limited to this: it intends to introduce seven e-motorbike models by 2030. Honda’s foray into the Southeast Asian electric motorcycle market comes at a time when the region is experiencing growing demand for greener and more sustainable transportation options.
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