Honda RN0 electric mountain bike, Digi Mart USA News: Honda has officially unveiled its first high-end RN0 electric mountain bike at EICMA 2026 in Milan, following a prototype showcase two months earlier at the Sea Otter Europe expo in Girona, Spain. The premium eMTB was developed jointly with Rotwild, a German manufacturer of high-end eMTBs.
The RN0 features a proprietary carbon monocoque frame weighing around 24 kg (54 lbs). That is slightly heavier than Trek’s newly announced carbon-frame Rail+ e-bike, which weighs approximately 23 kg (52 lbs), according to the source report.
The bike uses Shimano’s 2.3 kg drive unit, rated for 750 W of maximum output and up to 100 Nm of torque, paired with a large 720 Wh battery. Honda has not revealed the real-world range.
Shimano’s auto-assist function can adjust assistance levels based on terrain and rider input, while the auto-shift function changes gears to maintain an optimal cadence.
Wheels are 29-inch at the front and 27.5-inch at the rear, with Shimano Deore XT four-piston disc brakes. Suspension consists of a Fox 36 Float Factory Kashima fork with 160 mm of travel at the front and a Fox Float X Kashima shock at the rear.
A 2.2-inch color display integrated into the top tube shows speed, remaining range, assist mode and other riding data. The RN0 also supports the Shimano app, which lets riders adjust drive unit settings and lock or unlock the bike’s electronic systems.
Honda has not yet announced pricing, and the source notes the high-end positioning suggests it will not be cheap.
