Honda has included a canopy to provide some degree of protection against the elements, in its latest e-scooter. Aptly termed the Honda Gyro Canopy:e, the new Honda e-scooter is coming on the heels of an intensive production spree of e-bike models by the Japanese automaker. It joins a growing list of impressive and innovative designs that are coming out of the company.

The Honda Gyro Canopy:e is a delivery-focused e-scooter and the added canopy gives the rider as well as the cargo although it lacks a sealed cargo box, and one could still be wet while driving in the rain. It however provides a shield against the wind and rain that may affect visibility via the windscreen of the e-scooter. The Gyro Canopy:e has a 3,200W peak output-rated electric motor although it offers 580W of continuous power output. It has a range of 77 km which could be higher when riding at average speeds greater than 30 km/h. It has removable and swappable batteries, further extending the capability of the e-scooter. The batteries can be swapped seamlessly in a matter of minutes for freshly charged ones.

The Honda Gyro Canopy:e is suited for urban riding as a delivery e-bike. It has just been launched in Honda’s home market of Japan with a 715,000 Yen ($6,295) price tag. The price of the Gyro Canopy:e is substantially higher than Honda’s recent lineup of e-bikes like the U-GO and U-BE. The Gyro Canopy:e is however made for commercial operations, unlike the U-go and U-be.

It remains to be seen how the Honda Gyro Canopy:e is received in the Japanese market. Global availability and pricing details are yet to be released by Honda at this time.

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