Forced induction in motorcycles is nothing new, but Honda's latest concept vehicle is going about it in a whole new way. Building on their decades-long legacy of force-fed bikes— say hi, CX650 Turbo — Honda is prototyping an electrically supercharged, V-3 engine — a powerplant designed to put down big power numbers in a compact package.

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,

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

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.

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Honda Motor Co. plans to end production of its iconic "Super Cub 50" motorcycle in May 2025 ahead of the introduction of stricter vehicle emissions standards in Japan later that year.

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

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

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: