- Teaser video shows V3 engine on a dyno run
- No performance figures revealed
- Could make a debut at the EICMA
Honda have unveiled the first running footage of their forced-induction V3 engine concept, releasing a 50-second teaser clip that captures both the sight and sound of the motor in action on a public dyno. This marks the first time the unit has been seen operating since its initial unveiling at last year’s EICMA motorcycle show.
Technical details remain closely guarded, but what is known is intriguing: the engine is a 75-degree, water-cooled V-triple, notable for featuring an electric motor-driven compressor to force intake air. This is a motorcycling first, moving away from traditional crankshaft-driven superchargers. Honda claims this approach delivers a more compact package while still boosting performance.
The video concludes with the distinctive whoosh of the compressor spooling up, followed by a crisp start-up sound hints that a full demonstration could be on the horizon. Honda has confirmed that the system is operational, though power figures and capacity remain under wraps.
Sharp-eyed viewers will have spotted what appears to be a complete motorcycle at the 35-second mark – a naked roadster-style machine, suggesting a production-ready reveal may come later this year. The technology, Honda says, is aimed squarely at performance, delivering the punch of a larger-capacity motor while retaining the efficiency and agility of a smaller engine.
The firm has also hinted that this V3 platform will serve as the foundation for an entire family of future models. And we can expect a debut or showcase at the Tokyo Motor show or 2025 EICMA.
