2022 Honda CRF-E2 First Look 15 Fast Facts 35 Photos. Electric dirtbike Honda

22 Honda CRF-E2 First Look [15 Fast Facts 35 Photos]

We’ve all been waiting for an electric-powered Honda CRF motocrosser, and we’ve even had a look at one, and now it’s here. Granted, the 2022 Greenger Powersports x Honda CRF-E2 probably isn’t what you had in mind. However, aimed at the youngest riders, this collaboration between Greenger Powersports and Honda certainly has our attention. There’s lots to talk about, so let’s plug in.

Greenger Powersports designed and manufactures the Honda CRF-E2. Honda has licensed its name, the iconic wing logo, and the CRF name to Greenger for this mini electric dirt bike, which is intended to compete against traditional 50cc minis. Greenger Electronic Technology has 20 technical patents for various electrical components, which is undoubtedly why Honda teamed up with the Ontario, Calif., based company for the CRF-E2.

The full name of the electric motorcycle is the 2022 Greenger Powersports x Honda CRF-E2. That’s a bit cumbersome, so we’re shortening it to the 2022 Honda CRF-E2—sorry, Greenger.

American Honda Powersports dealers are the exclusive retailers of the Honda CRF-E2. You won’t find it at Walmart, Pep Boys, or even a Honda Marine dealer. It’s a motorcycle and is being treated as a motorcycle, not a toy.

The 2022 Honda CRF-E2 has an aluminum twin-spar frame and kid-friendly dimensions. The seat height is adjustable to 24.8 or 25.5 inches, and the weight of the CRF-E2 is 106 pounds. Maximum rider weight with gear on is 99 pounds—sorry, dad. The wheelbase is 38 inches, and the ground clearance is a generous 7.8 inches.

Kenda Millville K771 tires are mounted on 12-inch wire-spoked wheels. Both the front and rear get 60/100 tires. Each wheel also gets a 190mm disc and hydraulic caliper to slow things down.

The CRF-E2 is designed for riders already familiar with riding a two-wheeler. This is the next step up from the Stacyc electric bicycles.

There are two power modes, and plenty of torque. Top speed of the CRF-E2 can be limited to 10 mph in Stage 1, and tops out at 20 mph in Stage 2. Maximum horsepower and torque output come at 4000 rpm, and that’s where the controller comes in. Electric motors put out maximum torque as soon as they move, making them unusable for a motorcycle without a controller. Honda quoted some “rated” numbers, but that’s not a standardized measurement, so we’ve left it out. Regardless, those 18.4 ft-lbs of torque tell you more about the potential performance of the E2 than the 3.4 horsepower peak.

Run time maxes out at two hours, and is likely considerably shorter with a larger, aggressive rider onboard.
A quickly swappable battery makes up for slow charging times, but each additional battery runs 1000. Charging ranges from two hours to 80 percent with the optional quick charger (available in April) to four hours to 100 percent in the standard charging mode. That won’t satisfy kids who want to ride from sunrise to sunset, so the 12-pound battery can be swapped out.

The suspension travel numbers on the 2022 Honda CRF-E2 are interesting. The non-adjustable 33mm fork has 3.9 inches of travel, while the cantilevered shock gives the rear wheel 3.8 inches of travel. The rebound-damping and spring-preload adjustable shock is made by DNM. It’s directly bolted at an angle to an imposing aluminum swingarm. Above the shock is a welded-on aluminum subframe.
High-end goodies include a left-handlebar mounted LCD dashboard, adjustable hand levers, and robust footpegs. The chain guard is extensive, and there’s also a chain guide.

Styling is pure Honda CRF. The little electric looks like the larger dirt bikes ridden by the big kids of all ages.
Here is what American Honda Senior Manager of Customer Engagement Bill Savino says about the CRF-E2: “We’re pleased to partner with Greenger Powersports to offer an innovative, approachable electric dirt bike to our customers and dealers. One of Honda’s mission statements is ‘ensuring the joys for the next generation,’ and the CRF-E2 clearly aligns with that objective. We look forward to working together with Greenger to grow motorcycling well into the future.”
Greenger Powersports Manager of Sales Marketing has this to say: “The CRF-E2 will expand the enjoyment of riding off-road on two wheels to more families. The appeal to traditional enthusiasts is obvious, as it’s just a cool little dirt bike. At the same time, it breaks down barriers with people who wouldn’t otherwise consider powersports, but who are already comfortable with electricity’s increasingly ubiquitous role in our society. We can’t wait to see more kids getting the chance to discover what dirt bikes are all about.”

List price for the 2022 Honda CRF-E2 is 2950. That’s a substantial 2449 less than the 2022 KTM SX-E 5 electric mini-motocrosser. We’re already angling to get our young test pilots a ride on the CRF-E2.

2022 Greenger Powersports x Honda CRF-E2 Specs

Motor: Brushless DC w/ inner rotor
Maximum power: 3.4 horsepower @ 4000 rpm
Maximum torque: 18.4 ft-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Top speed: 20 mph (Stage 2) or 10 mph (Stage 1)
Cooling: Air
Battery: Swappable lithium-ion
Capacity: 950 Wh
Charge time to 100 percent: 4 hours (2.5 hours w/ optional quick charger)
Charge time to 80 percent: 3.2 hours (2 hours w/ optional quick charger)
Charger line voltage range: 90-264 volts
Run time: Maximum 2 hours
Battery warranty: 24 months or 1000 charges (whichever comes first)
Transmission: Clutchless direct drive
Final drive: 428 chain
Frame: Aluminum perimeter
Handlebar: Tapered aluminum
Front suspension; travel: Non-adjustable 33mm fork; 3.9 inches
Rear suspension; travel: Cantilevered rebound-damping and spring-preload adjustable DNM shock; 3.8 inches
Wheels: 12 x 1.6; wire-spoked
Tires: Kenda Millville K771
Front and rear tires: 60/100 x 12
Brakes, front and rear: 190mm disc w/ hydraulic caliper

DIMENSIONS and CAPACITIES

Wheelbase: 38 inches
Rake: 25 degrees
Trail. 1.3 inches
Seat height: 24.8 or 25.5 inches
Ground clearance: 7.8 inches
Maximum rider weight: 99 pounds
Curb weight: 106 pounds

2022 Greenger Powersports x Honda CRF-E2 Price: 2950 MSRP

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Greenger and Honda Release the CRF-E2 Youth-Focused Electric Dirt Bike

Honda now has an electric dirt bike called the CRF-E2 thanks to a partnership with Greenger.

The bike is a youth-focused dirt bike, that offers new riders an electric doorway into the world of dirt riding. It also marks the first electric bike for Honda.

Let’s take a closer look at this new and interesting machine.

Honda’s Electric Dirt Bike Is Here

The bike has a 48-volt BLDC electric motor with an inner rotor. That makes for 3.4 HP and 18.4 lb-ft of torque. There’s a lithium-ion battery pack that offers about two hours of ride time in ideal conditions. The battery is swappable in case you want to ride for longer periods of time.

The CRF-E2 has a twin-spar aluminum frame, aluminum handlebar, front and rear disc brakes, adjustable brake levers, 12-inch aluminum wheels shod in Kenda Millville K771 knobby tires.

Suspension is a 33mm telescopic hydraulic fork and a DNM rear shock with adjustable preload and damping. Travel for the front wheel is 3.9 inches, and travel for the back wheel is 8.3 inches.

The overall style of the bike is very much like the rest of the CRF lineup, so kiddo riders will feel right at home.

The bike is available through the American Honda nationwide network of dealerships. You’re looking at an MSRP of 2,950. Learn more here.

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Honda plans 10 new electric motorcycle models by 2025, including one for kids

Honda’s electrification push won’t be limited to cars. The company on Tuesday announced that it will launch 10 electric motorcycles globally by 2025, and make its motorcycle lineup carbon neutral by 2040.

Honda already sells a line of small scooters aimed at fleet operators, and that are already used by the Japanese and Vietnamese postal services. The company plans to expand availability of these models to other markets, and introduce two personal-use derivatives for the European and Asian markets between 2024 and 2025.

Between 2022 and 2024, Honda plans to introduce five larger electric moped models, again in European and Asian markets. Those will be followed by three even larger models for Japan, Europe, and the United States between 2024 and 2025.

Honda electric motorcycle future plans

Finally, Honda plans to launch an electric motorcycle for kids. This model is also slated for 2024 or 2025, and also appears destined for the U.S.

Honda said it will equip future electric motorcycles with solid-state batteries, utilizing technology the company is also eyeing for cars. Battery swapping is also part of the company’s plans; Honda in 2021 joined fellow Japanese motorcycle manufacturers Kawasaki, Suzuki, and Yamaha in a consortium to develop battery-swapping standards for motorcycles.

In addition to electric models, Honda said it will continue to improve the fuel efficiency of its internal-combustion bikes, and investigate alternative fuels to reach its carbon neutrality goal.

Honda electric motorcycle future plans

There was at least one false start for these efforts. Honda originally said in 2008 that it would launch an electric motorcycle in 2010. That left room for companies like Zero and Energica to FOCUS on electric bikes.

BMW Motorrad said in 2018 that it saw electric powertrains as the future for motorcycles. And even some traditional motorcycle makers like Harley-Davidson beat Honda to market with a fully fleshed-out electric bike.

Honda has stepped up its electric vehicle investment too. It now plans 30 EVs by 2030, globally, with two electric sports cars in development.

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Honda says at least 10 new electric motorcycles are coming in the next three years. Some will be practical, others will be meant for pure riding fun, and many more electric Hondas are on the way.

That’s just the beginning of the sweeping global plan announced by Team Red this week as the Japanese giant begins its transition away from fossil fuels.

The slow fade from ICE to electric

With an overarching goal of “realizing carbon neutrality with a primary FOCUS on electrification,” Honda laid out a roadmap for the future in a rare international address to all motorcycle markets in a presentation by Kohei Takeuchi, Director, Executive Vice President and Representative Executive Officer, and Yoshishige Nomura, Managing Officer.

That said, Honda is not going to pull the plug on internal combustion engine (ICE) development any time soon. Honda expects 85% of its motorcycle sales to use ICE engines by 2030, and the remaining 15% will be electric models. To put that into perspective, 15% of total unit sales would represent an estimated 3.5 million two-wheelers. Honda has traditionally succeeded with small, affordable motorcycles and scooters for everyday transportation, especially in southeast Asia, and electrified versions of these vehicles will make up most of Honda’s electric motorcycle sales. Meanwhile, ICE motorcycles with ever-reducing emissions will remain at the core of Honda’s business through the 2030s. Flex-fuel vehicles will play a major role in markets like Brazil and India where partially and fully ethanol fuels are available.

Honda’s electric ambitions don’t stop with commuters and delivery vehicles. The “joy of riding” will continue to drive new motorcycle development, especially among larger and more powerful motorcycles sold in Europe and North America. But these motorcycles won’t simply be fun to ride. Honda envisions other ways to bring joy to riding through technologies that connect riders with each other, or with information and services they might need. While we’ll probably see these features on all kinds of motorcycles, Honda’s representatives discussed these ideas most in the context of EVs: find your riding friends, locate charging stations along a route, or automatically request service at a local Honda dealership.

Carbon neutrality

Honda hopes to achieve carbon neutrality for all motorcycle products in the 2040s, and for all products and corporate activities by 2050. Its team acknowledged the challenges that these goals could present, from supply shortages to consumer sentiments toward EVs. One of the most prominent obstacles mentioned was the uncertain and ever-changing EV incentive programs in markets around the world. Incentives can make or break EV markets, especially as for fossil fuels continue to fluctuate. Regulations and charging infrastructure were also highlighted as major factors that would influence the success of Honda’s electric motorcycles.

The case for commercial electric motorcycles

Honda’s electric plans don’t stop at commuting and recreational riding. A third business segment — electric motorcycle fleets for business and government use — is crucial to the future success of the brand’s motorcycle division. Honda already supplies electric two-wheelers for the Japanese and Vietnamese post offices, and more fleet rollouts are coming soon in Thailand. Fleet sales have some obvious benefits, but in this case, they also have side effects, such as improving charging infrastructure and positively influencing EV policy at the local and national levels. Honda’s current “e: Business Bike” series uses swappable battery packs to overcome the current lack of charging stations along delivery routes.

A broad plan with few specifics

The strategic goals and motorcycle development trajectories laid out by Honda won’t be taken lightly. From its earliest days, the marque hasn’t relied on sensationalism or exaggeration to sell motorcycles. If Honda says it will move towards an electric future with a range of new models, then I see no reason to expect anything less. Three large electric motorcycles for “fun” riding should arrive in the United States, Europe, and Japan between 2024 and 2025. In addition, commuter models will be released at the same time in Asia, Europe, and Japan. There are also suggestions that motorcycles “equipped with a power source besides swappable batteries” will be revealed in the next few years. All of these models will be built on platforms that can be used to build other models. Honda also says that its solid-state batteries will be developed in-house using some technologies shared with the automotive side of the business.

All very interesting, but the presentation didn’t offer much detail beyond sales targets and market shares. Questions about specific vehicle figures, like and performance characteristics, could not be answered in the QA session after Honda’s reps wrapped up their deck. I would have been shocked to hear any definite numbers like that, anyway. This announcement was meant to explain Honda’s plan for the near future, and to build some excitement for the upcoming EV products. The products themselves may vary, but Honda seems very likely to continue pursuing the next generation of electric motorcycles.

Eventually, Honda envisions a world where all its products are interconnected while sharing the road together. This week’s global announcement is a sign that even the most conservative Japanese manufacturers are getting ready to enter the electric motorcycle arena as pressures, both internal and external, push the industry towards full electrification. Kawasaki made a similar statement last year, and beyond Japan’s borders, other motorcycle manufacturers are getting ready to release their first– or second-generation electric motorcycles.

So here we are. The gasoline era hasn’t ended, and the electric era hasn’t really started (at least according to Honda’s projections). I’d expect more news from Honda’s EV division before this year is over.

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