Honda unveils full-suspension high-end electric mountain bike with carbon frame

Two months ago, Honda showcased the RN0 prototype at the Sea Otter Europe expo in Girona, Spain. Now, the Japanese brand, known for manufacturing everything from lawnmowers, generators, and cars to motorcycles and airplanes, has officially unveiled its first high-end RN0 electric mountain bike at EICMA 2026 in Milan. The company’s new premium eMTB is developed jointly with Rotwild, a German manufacturer of high-end eMTBs. 

The Honda RN0 features a proprietary carbon monocoque frame, weighing around 24 kg (54 lbs). In comparison, Trek’s newly announced carbon-frame-equipped Rail+ e-bike is slightly lighter than the RN0, weighing approximately 23 kg (52 lbs). Speaking of powered things, the e-bike boasts Shimano’s 2.3 kg drive unit, rated for 750 W of maximum output and up to 100 Nm of torque. It has a large 720 Wh battery. However, Honda hasn’t revealed the real-life range of the e-bike. 

There’s Shimano’s auto-assist function that can automatically adjust the level of assistance according to terrain and rider input. The auto-shift function automatically changes gears to maintain an optimal cadence. Furthermore, you get a 29-inch front and 27.5-inch rear wheel complemented by Shimano Deore XT four-piston disc brakes. Upfront, it has a Fox 36 Float Factory Kashima fork with 160 mm of travel, while the rear suspension uses a Fox Float X Kashima shock. 

Honda’s new eMTB comes with a 2.2-inch color display, which is integrated into the top tube. The display provides essential riding-related information such as speed, remaining range, assist mode, and other riding data. On top of these features, the RN0 also has the Shimano app support, which further allows riders to tweak the Shimano drive unit’s settings and lock or unlock the bike’s electronic systems. 

Honda has yet to reveal the RN0 electric mountain bike’s pricing details, but given its high-end positioning and premium features, don’t expect it to come cheap.