Honda V3 Concept WILL Become Reality

[@dmaxcustom]

Honda is finally doing what they are best are. making interesting bikes and engines. Took them a couple decades to go back to form.

[@stfu6397]

Yep

[@ellwoodwolf]

Not in North America market, they remember Hiroshima and Nagasaki

[@Conjones37]

@@ellwoodwolfokay

[@Mcfc2Rich]

I'm not sure about bikes, but in engineering terms they've never not been in form, been a staple of excellence for decades

[@silotx]

They are making more money than any other motorcycle manufacturer with their "boring" bikes though.

[@newtype101]

After all these yearsssssss, we have to wait this long. Honda just found that drawer of leftover cocaine from the 80s, and we love it! Finally Honda being, THE Honda!

[@Opie..]

Hate me for it, but I think the Fireblade is the best bike out there.

[@D4N1011011]

@@Opie.. it is, I love my SC77

[@richbrett7268]

Lol - well done - nice comment

[@edwardweiszbeck1649]

@@newtype101 hahaha. That’s very funny 👍

[@VBMichael_D]

What? You mean being as stupid as they can be when it comes to performance (anyone with common sense knows that FWD and unbalanced engines, and the I3 is unbalanced, don't belong in performance applications). Gimmick.

[@ythasht3]

Everything better than the boring parallel twins! Way to go!

[@VBMichael_D]

But still a cornlog compared to the I4 and V4 engines, of which if you had any engine knowledge, would know they not only vibrate less and are more balanced, the space you would put an I3 in, an I4 will fit in as well.

[@stubbsmuffin]

​@@VBMichael_D not as well. Hence the v3 logic.

[@Wooskii1]

It IS a parallel twin... with an extra jug hanging off the back. I actually do like it though.

[@brianhoward9217]

@@VBMichael_D They say that only children or fools should speak of things unfinished or untried. Which one are you?

[@Spy_Pigeon_2]

Unless the parallel twin is a 270° and sounds good. Ninja 650 Honda rebel 500 both sound garbage

[@cp4512]

I have zero passion for electric bikes. This looks great.

[@edwardweiszbeck1649]

Best part of a V3 engine is it is a narrower engine. Mostly it’s the rear cylinder so the bike has a narrow waist like V-twin for the rider to tuck in. The NSR 400 was a V3 back in the day and that was the theory behind it. Plus the firing order of a three make it torquey like the triumphs and Yamaha R1. This is great news. Hope they (Honda) makes it. And I also hope they paint it like the old RC30 with a single sided swing arm

[@RichardASK]

There were to versions of Honda's V3 2 stroke. The GP NSR 500 was a different configuration to the NSR 400 2 stroke road bike.

[@gasdive]

​​@@RichardASK 3 versions. The 250 had yet another configuration. Very slightly different to both the 400 and 500.

[@BikingVikingHH]

It’s not the “firing order” that determines torque, just a little autistic note 😊

[@saifaldin_]

Whatever you do with this, Honda, please put emphasis on reducing weight. I’m not looking for a super powered, porky bike. Make it lightweight, with good handling, and you’ll get my attention.. even with a smaller capacity engine.

[@JanParkHolm]

A new VFR850 with the single sided swingarm would be awesome

[@tjroelsma]

Or something a bit lighter, like a VFR600. Honda did sell a VF400 and a VFR750, but the 400 has disappeared and the 750 has grown and grown, so I'd say there's room for a smaller capacity V4. And as the 600's still seem to have a market, a V4 600 could be a huge hit.

[@nicozimmermann8672]

you do know the F in VFR stands for Four cos it has four cylinders? so it would be a VTR for Three but that is the two cylinder literbike version we already got.

[@AJCsr]

Everybody knows VFR stood for Very Fast Racer ...

[@nicozimmermann8672]

@@AJCsr My bad. sorry XD

[@ashleyhawkins4113]

al got a proper casey over this and im there with him drawing swords! great news

[@FortyFourTeeth]

😂

[@Poorlybobsdad]

Let’s hope when it comes out, it’s sporty, light and has HRC on the side 👍🏻. When the 900 Fireblade came out it was a game changer. Hopefully this could be the same 🤔.

[@VeeFour]

An electrically driven blower makes a lot of sense. It removes a lot of complexity and a lot of potential points of failure, and there’ll be no turbo lag. It’s an interesting concept even though it’s likely to be the final throw of the dice for combustion engines in bikes. I bet it’ll sound the tats

[@dibnah46]

Sounds awesome. I always wished they had built a v5 that sounded like the rc211v. That would be the ultimate for me. But I’m excited to see what this sounds like

[@johannesk.6885]

Which one? The pre 2006 RC211V or the mixed long- and big-bang engine (because the outer piston pairs fired each together) from 2006 on?

[@dibnah46]

@@johannesk.6885 no pre 06 when Rossi rode it. The videos of the Japanese guys riding it around a car park at a demonstration is incredible

[@dibnah46]

@@johannesk.6885 they must have only done that one for one season then? Didn’t it go to the rc212v in ‘07? The 800cc v4?

[@johannesk.6885]

@@dibnah46 Must be, and that model year was therefore a special one. While the pre-2006 models fired each cylinder one after another, Honda changed the firing order to a mixed big banging and long banging one (according to a Japanese website mentioned as a source on the Wikipedia page about big bang firing orders).

[@SunnyKim_]

Im a 636 guy that was looking into an R9 but now Im back to waiting. Hope they release more information soon.

[@juliodc1231]

honda has plenty of v4 800cc and v4 1200cc motors laying around from the retired VFRs, they just need to bring that back and revise them to get it up to par with todays power and handling figures. the 1200 was was pushing 160hp (i think)...they have all the ingredients to make killer motorcycle! VFR was already a single sided swing arm chassis. just needs and update!!! and lets be honest the VFR was always cooler than any CBR

[@brianhoward9217]

It is the motor for the 2026 Africa twin. Tenth anniversary of the current platform and makes perfect sense as the current AT is a near perfect bike except for power at only 100hp. The NT1100 will also receive this motor and due to the electric turbo it is a simple matter to decide on precise power/torque specs for any model to which Honda chooses to install it. The patents have existed since 2019 so in development for at LEAST 5 years. They'll get my money!

I am also very excited about this engine , can’t wait to see it in production.

[@Mondo_Bongo2211]

2:25 Honda already makes a single sided swingarm, its on the CB1000R Black

[@danielbrown6774]

And the vfr 800

[@onesimpleclik]

@@danielbrown6774 and the VFR800X Crossrunner. been my daily for a while

[@JamesConroy-m6q]

Also the Goldwing, various VFRs, RC30, RC45, NR750, various RS250's, various NSR250's, RVF400, NSR500 (VTwin) and more

[@Samuel-qe9lj]

It like they have no knowledge of motorcycle lol

[@Guuggel]

In the current lineup they don't make it on any except the Goldwing. On the sportsbikes there is none.

[@NextApex]

My first race bike was an NS400R, so the prospect of a new Honda sportsbike powered by a V-3 most assuredly gives me the fizz. I'm not a two-stroke purist, so this being a four-stroke doesn't put me off one bit. Good on them for bringing us something exciting, enticing, and above all, not another - for the love of god - parallel twin.

[@The.JZA.]

This Honda V3 concept is so interesting and exciting. Not only is a V3 engine very unique in the market, it's also FORCED INDUCTION with an electric charger so theoretically they can adjust the boost pressure to suit riding style/modes and support high torque as well as high power output. Looking forward to seeing what Honda put this in. I'm hoping there will be a 850-900cc naked sport bike variant of this. I expect it will be quite expensive but if it is unique/special and comes with all the garnishes (don't skimp on cruise control, Honda) then it will be worth it.

[@_Makanko_]

Ooh looks nice excited to see how this gets used in production street models

[@BikingVikingHH]

3:30 it’s not a “super”charger, maybe it’s a kinda-charger or helper-charger. Guessing 1-3psi at low rpm; as rpm climbs and the amount of air it can consume increases the boost drops as it doesn’t have the exhaust increase of a turbo or the rpm of a crank driven supercharger to increase its “max output”.

[@wingracer1614]

It's an electrically driven supercharger. And all it needs to keep up at higher RPMs is more power to the electric motor. It doesn't have to be driven at a constant speed all the time. It would be very easy to basically shut off at idle and ramp up as throttle is increased. You could even spin it FASTER than crankshaft speed if you wanted. In fact, I strongly suspect they will be running it significantly faster than crankshaft speeds. A blower like this will probably be spinning at at least 20k at full chooch.

[@mikkelharving256]

You are not alone- this is one of the most exciting things In motorcycles right now and as you say - not just another parallel twin. Really nice of honda to try something new!

[@kivriel2660]

This is not a Turbo charger. It is an compressor. Exhaust driven turbos contains of compressor and turbine. In this case the compressor is electrical driven. There will be no lag since the emotor driving the compressor wheel is superfast.

[@KeithHowells]

Weve been waiting for Honda to bring us a new v4 platform since the RC30/45. The 213S great but insanely priced. NS400R v3 two stroke was sweet. Really look forward to seeing what platforms this v3 comes in

[@brdllc]

Pitched a denim tent when I saw this title and thumbnail. Really exciting, I’m glad to see SOMETHING that isn’t a parallel twin. I’d like to see a smaller v twin for those bikes but that’s besides the point. Honda already has the knowledge on how to make an engine like this from their v5 in the rc211v, can’t wait to see what this is about

[@RobertJones-pm3zk]

I think this has been the most exciting announcement. Seems like it can be used in many different bike configurations

[@FortyFourTeeth]

Agreed

[@singlucille3440]

This could be a successor to my SV 650. So far I haven't found anything.

[@wl660]

@@singlucille3440😂. You must have a Labrador and white stick.

[@Conjones37]

@@singlucille3440I also have an SVs. The bike that’s on my radar is just the triumph Daytona 675 or if I was rich enough then it’d be the panigale V2

[@singlucille3440]

@@Conjones37 Good choice, but as I ride to work all year that´s a bit to sporty for me. I wanted a bit more weather protection, so on my list are Tracer 9 (no V2, but good torque) or Guzzi V100 (A bit big and heavy, but Cardan). Let´s see what Honda brings up, I would like to have more sporty tourers, but i also would buy an SV 1000 in a heartbeat.

[@Aelavin]

I don't know if somebody wrote about this, but Honda release a V3 concept launch video (/watch?v=nkv9CGYHdik). Of course Honda did put "noise blocks" on the video on some of the parts but there is section where they're showing clip from the enging testing and there is no power but we've got 2 gauges which looks like one of them is compressor's RPM (up to 20k RPM) and the second one is probably for the engine (up to 8k RPM). Also on the same clip there is torque value which is partialy "blocked/noised" BUT the value we could definitely read about 146-147 Nm (@2740 RPM) so with this we can calculate power which is around 160-170 HP (general equation is Power = Torque x RPM) assuming that the torque curve is flat all the way to the end which should be quite correct because on another clip in the video Honda shows that torque curve is flattening on the graph. This could be interesting if the engine is on smaller side and lightweight :)

[@mikeboyer1114]

A great step in the right direction to my far fetched dream of a production Honda V5

[@rafaellastracom6411]

THIS IS HUGE!! Great for meeting future emissions constraints. The supercharger means minimal valve overlap is required while still meeting horsepower goals. This also negates the need for pulse tuning in the exhaust system meaning it can be greatly simplified as can be seen by the sweeping pipes on the concept. Thank you Honda!

[@RideBreakFix]

U just made all that up

[@rafaellastracom6411]

@@RideBreakFix Obviously you are not a mechanical engineer nor do you have any idea as to how an engine actually functions. Thanks for playing.

[@RideBreakFix]

@@rafaellastracom6411 neither do you with that ridiculous comment. More like a false information engineer

[@rafaellastracom6411]

@@RideBreakFix B.S.M.E. Lafayette College 1995. Like I said, thanks for playing.

[@RideBreakFix]

@@rafaellastracom6411 no engineering is the same since 1995. Maybe if this bike had a steam engine. Time to go back to school

[@phaethon3124]

the Honda Shocker

[@fuselpeter5393]

Turbo lag in corners isn't very cool and a turbo needs more space, adds weight, more complexity etc.

[@Surestick88]

An electric supercharger means that manifold pressure is independent of rpm and therefore torque and power curves can be, within reason, programmed to be whatever the tuner wants. Flat power or torque curves? Here you go sir! Really peaky 2T style power curve? Just chose ride mode 3...

[@paradiselost9946]

wheres the power to drive this compressor coming from? to get just a few measly kw extra output on the crank, is going to require something in the region of 50kw of electrical power. and most of that will be lost as heat in the generator and motor...

[@Jonathan-L]

@@paradiselost9946 What they call a 'compressor' is actually a hair dryer, but without heating the air. Powered by electrickery.

[@wingracer1614]

@@paradiselost9946 "wheres the power to drive this compressor coming from?" From the engine, just like a conventional crank driven supercharger. The only difference here is that instead of coming straight off the crank, it comes from the alternator in the form of electricity. That does cause some losses which is why this is nowhere near as good as conventional turbos and supercharging but it is still a net gain in power with the added benefits of much smaller and better packaging over a turbo and much more control and adjustability over a supercharger. It also opens the possibility of powering it from a battery which is charged by one or more energy recovery schemes. I have no idea if Honda is doing that though.

[@tonyciriello6872]

Dial a boost. Not a new idea but first on a bike? Imagine the "modes" you could have. You want it down low, spin it up. You want it up top, wait and then spin it up. You could make it like a two stroke "on the pipe". How cool is that.

[@barryfastcars25]

Wowowow, I would actually think the cylinders are 200-250cc meaning 600-750cc. The electric compressor would not add a giant amount of boost, probably well under 5lbs, but keeping pressure in the intake for optimum combustion. This will likely equal RCV levels of performance while cutting emissions drastically. A sound bite of this on a dyne would have been nice of them. So exciting!

[@MiddletoM]

Going to be loud with those exhausts!

[@FortyFourTeeth]

Loud pipes save lives. PARDON?

[@Renzsu]

Zero chance of those making it into a production bike..

[@LushmanGB]

The last time Honda built a triple that I remember was the ns400r. A proper 2 stroke weapon

[@andrzejm1365]

I want to believe that this is what will drive a resurrected VFR - Honda needs a sport tourer back in the line-up !!

[@musguelha14]

The "My favorite Honda" bit was amazing

[@gabrielibarra5551]

i dont see the issue with a V3 bike having a single sided swingarm, gotta have something truly unique especially if it's gonna be in the 700-900cc weight class

[@yellowbearworks2535]

As a VFR-addict I was hoping for a V5... Joke aside, amazing tech again, Honda is finally back. This will be my last bike. But HONDA please listen, when in doubt design wise, just hire an Italian designer bureau for the chassis. Should you fail, CF Moto or Zontes will be happy to take it from here.

[@AgricUltra]

You guys are hilarious 😂 Cannot wait to see more about this V3.

[@Ripper_CQ]

You know its gonna sound amazing! Triple's already do but a V triple? yes please!

[@Wadders]

This looks amazing. Not just the v3 but pressurising the intake, what a great idea! Just have to put it in a great package now.

[@rockyorchid]

Talking of V4s, you can't beat the smell and sound of a V4 twostoke. I Have a blast on my RZ500 most weekends👍 Great Vlogs keep them coming

[@TheSudsy]

excuse me, my VFR1200 is single swing arm.

[@onesimpleclik]

and my VFR800X. and the VFR800 line. lol

[@Guuggel]

The current lineup does not have singe swing arms except for the Goldwing, how hard is it to understand what they are meaning?

[@Jon-nz3dm]

is it a pain in the ass to do maintenance on those bikes? I'd love a V4 but I'm limited on patience and skill for wrenching lol. Don't want to have to take apart a bike to do simple things with the rear cylinders

[@TheSudsy]

@@Jon-nz3dm like most modern bikes - yes engine work is tricky. big part due to all the other bits you have to take off.

[@haydenhill7715]

@@Jon-nz3dmI have a NC30, and yeah it gets quite fiddly on the rear 😮.

[@jamesblack5647]

It’s a new RVF 750 or VFR 400, single sided swing arm is the clue

[@Incognitorider24]

Look at the rear tire size. 200 width. That’s cbr 1000rrr-sp territory. This is going to be a super bike going toe-to-toe with the Ducati V4.

[@rikaus9273]

The vfr 750 is a 4 cylinder

[@joekavalauskas8767]

I see it being a Diavel rival

[@vyrnmn]

@@Incognitorider24 It's just a fun way of displaying the engine instead of just putting it on a stand by itself. This isn't a prototype for a production bike. Trying to piece anything together at this stage is pointless.

[@johannesk.6885]

@@Incognitorider24The old RC36/1 had also an around 200 sized tire on the back and only 101 hp.

[@ellwoodwolf]

I'm actually surprised this wasn't their first solution to emissions, they increased displacement and lowered compression first ... And made the engines last longer, if they supercharge they can give the customer something while shortening life span ( won't matter to most customers who don't keep a motorcycle to high mileage)

[@lucascarracedo7421]

Planned obsolescence could be considered a massive emission in the sense that it's promoting the generation of a lot of garbage, which compounds with the need to generate even more new future garbage way sooner. So there's that. No company wants to be considered less reliable because their engines last half as long either. The solution they found was the only possible solution, even if it's not something we like or desire, and the fact that most emission standards are misdirected.

[@nhaze8173]

Super cool concept, interesting to see what they do with this.

[@Thegeordiemonkey]

Triple threat, 2 in the pink, 1 in the stink.

[@jonasbaine3538]

The fist is getting popular

[@rosco950ss7]

I agree, great to see something interesting coming along other than another parallel twin. Looking forward to see what this ends up in...

[@vannevels6758]

Old Japanese bike exect was being interviewed, his "handler" stepped away and he intimated, "Honda is NASA, Yamaha is marketing, Kawasaki is rich kids racing". I forget what Suzuki was. Exhibit A: NR750/RC40

[@damienwood1414]

Finally I have cracked a smile over a modern bike idea :)

[@vintagetintrader1062]

V3 just makes sense, as narrow as a inline twin but the quick spinning internals of a 3 cylinder. Will sound amazing, I love the sound of inline triples even in the budget cars, a V format will hopefully add more character. Please Honda make it and leave some engineering rawness to provide some character

[@Cowelly84]

Gutted I'm not going to eicma. But, hopefully getting to motorcycle live. It's good to see Honda with new ideas

[@ewan_ou182]

this is Awesome… the concept is an exciting prospect. Lets hope Honda can make it work, in the sense of it being powerful, lightweight (ish), and potentially conforms to EU requirements. I hope it is being developed for supersports bikes

[@GreyBeardOnTwoWheels]

This I am looking forward to. Remind of an engine VW did with the V5. (Did not know about the early Honda engines). No problem producing this. Sign me up if it’s been delivered!👍

[@rikstar.]

I've been legal on a motorcycle since 16. I'm now 45 years old, owed many, many bikes from 125s to 1400cc 20+ motorcycles, and my favourite bike is the one I own now 2011 honda cbr1000rr the last analogue bike before all the aids took over.. I 🦆ing love it it's the best overall balanced bike I've ever riden.

[@davelawrence594]

WOW well done Honda let's hope it goes into a few different models?🤞🏻 What an exiting thing to look forward to rather than the same old same!!👌🏻👍🏻

[@ianclose123]

I couldnt give a toss what cc it is. It is a v3, it appears to have an electric turbo, and a single-sided swingarm. It is *different* which is exactly what the bike market needs right now.

[@MrNobody_1618]

900 cc !

[@barnysgaming]

Love the idea of a supercharged V3. Honda need another big engine VFR with the 1200F dead without a replacement for years this seems a good fit. I love my VFR1200f and would love a newer one but I don't want to go down in CC as the power from the 1200 V4 is amazing. Also stupidly been thinking about supercharging the VFR if I ever get a few grand together, I already know what small car superchargers would fit.

[@barryrose4850]

And their back in the room 👊

[@ozzyg82]

A V3 engine sounds saucy ❤

[@steveman1982]

Oh nice, that's effectively an anti-lag turbo then. (Without the NOOISSEE you get in rally(cross))

[@AST4EVER]

3:45 No.... not like a Half Turbo but a Super Duper Charger 🤗

[@paulbarton7886]

Its a very slim and compact engine/package, could be used in many bikes.

[@C1Rob1990]

V4, the old vfr v4

[@Funky_Geek]

Smells like a modern revival of the VFR. I'm sure manufacturers could apply a similair strategy as they do to cars to bring the cubic capacity down. Image 250cc motorbikes with 150bhp.. game changer.

[@prowler2358]

Electrically driven compressors like these have been available for decades, its pretty cool that they are developing this, lets hope it gets to production, 500cc anyone??😮

[@GimmeSomeLovexD-kx9jq]

Mmm a 500cc v3 would make me cream my pants. I can only pray that this won’t be another 150hp+ machine that I’ll never consider

[@wingracer1614]

@@GimmeSomeLovexD-kx9jq Reports are that this will only have about 5 pound of boost. They aren't getting 150+hp out of this thing on 5 pounds of boost, that would take either a LOT more displacement or a lot more boost.

[@karlvanboxel561]

Down under here inNZ and Aus we tend to call this type of FI system as a procharger although it is usually crank driven 😊

[@future62]

Honda's gotta make more RCs. I hope this is the engine for the CBR600RR replacement

[@Terraceview]

More like Fireblade

[@BS-jw7nf]

Interested to see what they go for. Maybe smaller 400-600cc displacement with the intercooler pushing it to R9 performance. Or will go the go for a 800-900 and pushing it to H2 levels of blazing.

[@AdamWarwicker]

Honda V3 race series?! Yes please!!!

[@ChrisPlow]

Loving the concept V3. No turbos on bikes due to effect on handling and weight, and the torque from the engine shaft is not enough to overcome friction and air drag at speed, not cost. Do you think 6 stroke bike engines will make an appearance

[@ragerider6283]

Very interesting concept & also very unlike Honda these days. Very randomly bizarre to suddenly release a V3 out of nowhere but it's definitely intriguing. My favourite engine configuration? A big V2 all day long.

[@whammerjammer1562]

That MV Agusta is STUNNING !!!

[@magellanicspaceclouds]

Well, this is quite exciting. Let's hope emissions regulations don't kill this project.

[@nanoffyourbesyness9577]

Looking at it and the reduced size of the "airbox" I see this induction system could allow more room for fuel !

[@Shifty_Malone]

My favourite engine is a flatplane inline 4 just for the sound alone, but I would have the RSV4 style V4 in a 2nd bike.

[@GenghisKhanrad]

Really hope this will have hydraulic lifters so valve adjustments won't ever be an issue. Not as big of a deal when all valves are in one spot, but having to disassemble more of the motorcycle would be tedious. Honda had them in older bikes before, hopefully they'll go back to it for this platform.

[@BramCoussement]

Hello, exhaust gas Turbo chargers (or "Turbo's") are to difficult to control. The power comes on to agressive. herefore, this electrical turbo is so promissing...

[@midlifecarsis6420]

Not these days. Modern turbo technology and boost control solutions are very good.

[@wingracer1614]

Your info is about 20 years or more out of date.

[@razor1uk610]

The engine cases & heads when looked from right side profile are vaguely RC45/46-ish,I expect it being akin the the V5 with 2cylinders missing in firing order and balance( hence the 75° angle), and I hope it will have gear driven cams !

[@puod]

wow this looks very impressive I would buy that immediatelly

[@THEAWESOMENESS40]

Greate concept, one thing i dont quite get is how the electric supercharger will work effectively. I’m no expert, but for it to generate meaningful positive pressure, or boost, it would likely require a substantial amount of energy. While Honda could install a larger battery to support this, ultimately, the engine's alternator would need to handle the additional power draw.

[@CU-nz9ud]

Bigger alternator and a battery would be my guess. So extra power will be taken from the motor to run the bigger alternator, if the battery is lightweight lithium style weight won’t be an issue, apart from the extra weight of the induction unit. How much of a “net” gain in power will be interesting.

[@trefd2759]

My 2 cents? Honda Dominated all the inline 4s with the V-4 interceptor mid 80s. 2010 to present, Many are doing what Honda had done (40)Forty years ago. So in not impressed with other making a V4. The 80s Honda interceptors had 9:47 Titanium valves as well. A milestonke in valvetrains on a production engines. .i welcome a V-3 engine, and its might be smooth as well. Bring it to the masses Honda!

[@shadowred1980]

Looking forward to the updates on that. At last Honda doing what they used to be good at = crazy. :)

[@andyw9522]

This has the potential to sound amazing

[@angelracing]

totally unreal!... 🤩😛😎👊🏁

[@rogerkay8603]

I love my triple (XSR900) can only love that with memories of the NS400R stoker

[@T595955i]

Agreed, this has been the biggest surprise of EICMA this year, if not in years... That said, it's not clear what it'll be... can be anything from an underwhelming urban/touring (a-la NC-X), to a sporty Naked (a-la Hornet), to something more radical (a-la "RCV3").

[@FortyFourTeeth]

Exactly, I think a few are missing my point about this concept being a decoy, a la many other concepts that eventually get to mass production

[@brunocarmona4958]

Turbo lag is the reason why motorcycles don't use exhaust gases driven turbos. That is why Kawasaki used a supercharger in the H2 and that is why this Honda uses an electric turbo. No turbo lag. Turbo speed and air outlet pressure can be adjusted by the ECU

[@abellopes15]

Mega interesting. The only issue I can see is the cooling. But, Honda will find a solution if they want to!

[@TheTonicro]

I like it a lot. Hoping for a new vfr800

[@MyNameishidden-l2f]

3:51 Turbos stopped simply because the turbo lag issue is still unsolvable for bikes..Kevin Cameron has wrote extensively about it when Suzuki was teasing its Recursion Turbo engine over several years in the 2010s

[@pietro160775]

Love the mv in the background

[@alanfrazer3291]

And boosted to boot, looks like a turbo on the top end.....YES please!!

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

Man I heard that Honda reserved the name "cbr400r four" in Japan or something I am so stoked about this and really hope it comes out soon. I'm currently broke af, yes.. but I am looking for a bike to replace my 7 year old cb500f. And the only two options honestly are 4pots with as less hp as possible. The zx4r has a weenie rear tire, the bigger issue is we don't get it in black here in Germany. And the next best thing is the CBR650r, which looks hella dope in black now, but a cbr400r 🌚🌚

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

If the V3 is around the 400-500cc class and doesn't cost both my nut saccs then I'd maybe be interested as well. Edit: With that compressor I can forget the mid tier hp bikes, so I'm out.

[@gingerelvis]

I'm very excited for this! I'm so bored of verything being a parallel twin. Love the V, I own a Honda V with a single sided swingarm, no not that one, its an NTV 😂 You say Honda are the most conservative but I think they all are enginewise. Yamaha MT derived triple, BMW boxer, Triumph triple or p2 in the retro stuff. Each brqnd has maybe two very traditional engine platforms across the whole range. We need more mad shit before combustion is outlawed!

[@johannesk.6885]

The looks, the substitute for the one missing cylinder (the electric compressor) and the displacement: Yeap, that must be a VFR successor. Pitty, it isn‘t a V4 again…

[@matthewjames4268]

Very cool of honda to start making cool engines again.

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All the old Turbo bikes didn't have the computer control over the systems as things now can be. They were mechanical analog systems that had lots of lag and peaky boost that made the bikes hard and difficult to ride under most conditions. Dangerous and unpredictable in everything but a straight line. Was much easier to get a well operating balanced package in many other ways.

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Honda got their motivation from the success and love towards their CBR1000RR-R