Honda has a history of involvement in motorsports and has recently been vocal about its efforts to create electric vehicles in various categories, including motorcycles. Now, the company has officially announced its plans to work on electric motorcycle technology specifically for racing purposes.
Although Honda did not provide many details about the project, the company's Director and Senior Managing Executive Officer, Shinji Aoyama, stated in a speech: "Honda has another critical mission to pursue in the area of motorsports. It is the realization of carbon neutrality. Honda has already been conducting research and development of technologies for carbon neutrality while proactively leveraging the field of motorsports. From now onward, we will further enhance our initiatives to put such technologies into practical use in our racing activities. Moreover, starting with motorcycles, we will explore possibilities of introducing electrified vehicles in actual races where we compete."
It is unclear at this time when Honda's electric racing motorcycles will be ready for competition. However, the company's commitment to carbon neutrality and exploration of electrified vehicles in racing is certainly worth keeping an eye on.
Source: Honda Racing
