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Honda's new electric motor is set to take down Yamaha, Shineray and Bajaj. The new V3 engine promises to revolutionize the market and will arrive in a few years.
One of the main launches by Japanese manufacturer Honda during this year's Milan Motor Show (Eicma), the largest global event for motorcycle manufacturers, was not a new vehicle. It was a new V3 turbo electric engine from Honda, which promises to extend the life of combustion engines and, in addition, adopt technologies that are new to the world of two wheels (at least in relation to mass production models).
The Japanese company's new engine will be a V3 turbo electric engine
The new Honda engine in question is a V3 configuration and consists of two pistons inclined forwards and one backwards, separated by an angle of 75°. The V3 engine is liquid-cooled and, according to Honda, has an extremely compact size.
However, in addition to the unusual three-cylinder V-shaped configuration, what draws the most attention is the fact that it is supercharged by an electric supercharger. If Honda's new engine were turbocharged, it would already be a highlight, but by opting for an electric solution, Honda brings an additional ingredient of originality to the project.
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According to the Japanese brand, the electric supercharger allows the compression of the air intake to be controlled independently of the engine's rotation speed, which means that the V3 engine's torque can be delivered even at low revs.
This happens because it is a new Honda engine, powered by a battery, which is responsible for turning the compressor rotors, not the gases expelled by the combustion chamber (as would be the case with a conventional turbo, which depends on the engine's RPM to send more gases to the turbo). In addition, there is no need for an intercooler, which is common in turbo engines.
Understand the advantages of Honda's new engine
Despite sounding more complex and heavier, due to the addition of extra components in the powertrain, Honda claims that this configuration of the V3 engine plus supercharger allows for more efficient mass centralization.
With the advancement of hybrid technologies and electrification in motorcycles, the brand made a point of emphasizing that it will continue to develop “advanced technologies by launching electric motorcycles and other products in its portfolio to meet the varied demands of today's consumers.
The brand sees the development of this new Honda V3 engine with an electric supercharger as a new challenge in the area of combustion engines and its goal is to allow its consumers to continue experiencing the pleasure of riding a motorcycle.
There is still no expectation of power and torque for this supercharged V3 engine, nor is there a forecast of when it will go into production, but it is already known that it will be used in larger displacement engines, possibly as an alternative to in-line four-cylinder engines.
The future of technology in Honda motorcycles
Despite the excitement generated by this new technology in Honda's new engine, the brand indicates that there are still several steps before the engine becomes a commercial reality. The company is focused on development and mass production, prioritizing safety and efficiency.
The engine's launch in motorcycles will initially be restricted to premium models, reflecting the complexity and cost of the new technology.
Technological advances in this V3 engine illustrate the direction in which the motorcycle industry is moving: combining power and efficiency through innovation. Honda once again demonstrates its commitment to innovation by offering solutions that not only increase performance, but also consider practical limitations such as available space and thermal management.
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