Tokyo 2009: Honda rolls out the EV-Cub, we pray for a production model
Honda EV-Cub Concept - Click above for high-res image gallery
You meet the greenest people on a Honda. Well, maybe not quite yet... but the World's Largest Motorcycle Manufacturer has signaled its intent to usher in a new era of electrically-powered two-wheelers, and a modern-day Cub seems like an excellent way to do just that.
Honda is showing a conceptual electric Cub as we speak at the Tokyo Motor Show, but strangely isn't letting out very much information about the machine. We know there's an electric motor powering each wheel and some kind of battery pack sitting in between somewhere in the frame rails, but that's about it.
Regardless of how little we know about the EV-Cub, it's a concept we wholeheartedly approve of. We're big fans of the original gas-powered 50cc model, which has been known to return well over 200 miles per gallon in daily use, and a thoroughly modern drivetrain seems like a fitting way to inject some new life into the old Cub. See our high-res image gallery of live shots below.
Gallery: Tokyo 2009: Honda EV-Cub
Photos copyright ©2009 Jonathon Ramsey / Weblogs, Inc.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Matt 9:32AM (10/23/2009)
It's beautiful. I've always thought a two wheel drive motorcycle could be practical with electric motors. It seems like the safest way to ride, and possibly more efficient. My thoughts were more sport/tourer oriented, but this little gem could be nice too.
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Laurens 11:56AM (10/23/2009)
Yeah, let's have it back with ICE, and a cat. Low cost to buy and operate, great. And maybe some pedals this time, to help solve the real world issues?
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jpm 5:13PM (10/23/2009)
That would be fun as all get up. But not holding breathe on Honda making them.
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Tony Belding 5:33PM (10/23/2009)
Somebody explain to me why this would succeed where the Vectrix has already flopped. What is Honda bringing to the table that's new?
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Chris M 12:49AM (10/24/2009)
It's likely to be less expensive than the Vectrix, though admittedly it won't have the same performance or range. If the price is low enough and the range is sufficient for local driving, it will sell well.
Andy 1:29AM (10/25/2009)
I get the feeling that the heart of Honda is good. Something's gone slightly wrong with the head.
Love to see this on the roads not just on the concept stage.
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