Honda to kill off petrol-powered motorcycles by 2040

The company also announced a motorcycle with 4 MPPs scheduled for launch in Japan in FY2026.

According to media reports, Honda Motorcycles is said to discontinue its entire petrol-powered motorcycle lineup and switch to an all-electric fleet by 2040.

The announcement was made during the company's 2024 Investment Strategy meetings. The company released a statement which read, "Honda has not changed its belief that EVs are the most effective solution in the area of small mobility products such as motorcycles and automobiles, and Honda’s electrification target to make EVs and FCEVs represent 100% of its global vehicle sales by 2040 remains unchanged. Honda must look ahead to the period of EV popularization and build a strong EV brand and a strong EV business foundation from a medium- to long-term perspective."

It means, Honda will be phasing out all its popular petrol-powered 2-wheelers, including the likes of the CRF, CBR and even the Africa Twin.

Honda also stated that it will introduce Mobility Power Packs (MPP), which will power its "small mobility products" - i.e. motorcycles. The company also announced a motorcycle with 4 MPPs scheduled for launch in Japan in FY2026. Ahead of that though, Honda has confirmed an electric motorcycle with two MPPs, expected to launch later this year.

Source: RideApart