Honda's new V3 engine with an electric supercharger aims to revolutionize torque and efficiency in motorcycling.

If electrics aren't yet ready to take over in the motorcycling world, maybe forced induction could rule the next era. Honda has just dropped a revolutionary large-capacity V3 combustion engine at EICMA,

T here may be new motorcycles coming out every year, but engine innovation has somewhat stalled. All manufacturers stick with the usual layoutsV-twins, parallel-twins, single-cyli

Honda says the purpose of the supercharged V3 is to create a smaller powerplant that creates strong power without the lag inherent in a turbocharger. Further, the design removes the need for an intercooler, which adds bulk, complexity, and cost. Here’s what Honda has to say about the new supercharged V3, which is housed in a trellis frame:

Honda has announced the development of a 75-degree V3 engine for larger-displacement motorcycles, which promises to be both compact and high-performing. Honda says this new water-cooled engine is designed to be compact and designed to deliver high torque even at lower revs thanks to the electric compressor.

Three-cylinder engines, like the GR Corolla's or a Triumph Triple's, are usually inline. A V3 is pretty weird, then.

After 40 years, Honda is once again building a V3 engine, this time as a four-stroke with an electric supercharger.

Honda unveiled the world’s first* V3 motorcycle engine with an electrical compressor, at EICMA 2024 (the Milan Motorcycle Shows; Press days: November 5-6, Public days: November 7-10) in Milan, Italy.

The new prototype was unveiled at the Milan Motorcycle Show (otherwise known as EICMA), showcasing how the Honda Powersports division is on a mission to deliver high output out of