Honda reveals EV Outlier Concept with sleek cyberpunk aesthetics

Honda unveiled its EV Outlier Concept electric motorcycle at the Japan Mobility Show 2025, showcasing a futuristic design that merges cruiser comfort with a sporty superbike stance. Designed by Yuya Tsutsumi, the concept features a semi-translucent front panel revealing the double-wishbone suspension, a low-slung armchair-style single seat for enhanced rider stability, and a modular frame built from lightweight metals and plastics. The transparent design highlights the bike’s internal components, emphasizing Honda’s "Precision of Intrinsic Design" philosophy, where every element serves a functional purpose. The Outlier employs a dual in-wheel motor all-wheel-drive system, eliminating the traditional central motor and transmission to free space for a larger battery, thereby improving traction, responsiveness, and control. Its digital cockpit replaces mirrors with cameras feeding into dual TFT displays that provide real-time ride data and motor performance metrics, allowing riders to switch modes and monitor torque distribution dynamically. Although still a prototype without announced production plans, the EV Outlier Concept