Honda and Yamaha Partner on Electric Motorcycles

Honda to Supply Yamaha with Electric Models

Tokyo, August 8, 2024

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) and Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Yamaha) have announced a significant agreement to collaborate on the development and supply of electric motorcycles.

Under the agreement, Honda will supply Yamaha with two electric motorcycle models that are comparable to 50cc or smaller gasoline-powered motorcycles. The first model is expected to be released in 2025, and the second model is expected to be released in 2026.

The partnership between Honda and Yamaha is a significant development in the electric motorcycle market. Honda is one of the world's largest manufacturers of motorcycles, and Yamaha is a leading manufacturer of electric bicycles. The collaboration between these two companies will help to accelerate the development and adoption of electric motorcycles.