# Honda e-MTB market entry > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/honda-e-mtb-market-entry > Updated: 2026-10-12T05:00:00.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 3. Honda has announced its entry into the electric mountain bike (e-MTB) market with the unveiling of the Honda e-MTB Prototype at Sea Otter Europe in Girona. Developed in collaboration with German manufacturer Rotwild, the prototype features a high-end carbon fiber frame and a Shimano EP8 motor. The design is intended as a tribute to the brand’s RN01 downhill bike from the early 2000s. While the prototype currently utilizes Shimano components and a semi-integrated Fox suspension system, Honda indicated that the final production version may utilize proprietary battery technology or different drive systems. The company aims to launch its first commercial e-MTB model by 2027. Recent updates indicate the project is being developed in collaboration with trial rider Toni Bou. The goal of the project is to create a product that “blends motorcycle sensations with off-road cycling,” though specific technical details regarding battery capacity, weight, and exact power output remain undisclosed. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-12: Canyon and Honda announce new high-performance e-MTB developments Canyon introduces the Spectral:ON CF e-MTB with the high-power Avinox motor, while Honda unveils a high-end electric mountain bike prototype slated for a 2027 release. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/canyon-and-honda-announce-new-high-performance-e-mtb-developments ### 2026-09-28: Zero Motorcycles and Honda announce new electric vehicle developments Zero Motorcycles marks 20 years with a limited SR/F anniversary edition, while Honda unveils an electric mountain bike prototype developed with Rotwild for a 2027 release. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zero-motorcycles-and-honda-announce-new-electric-vehicle-developments ### 2026-09-21: Honda announces entry into e-MTB market with new prototype Honda has announced its entry into the e-MTB market with the Honda e-MTB Prototype, targeting a commercial launch in 2027 through a partnership with Rotwild. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/honda-announces-entry-into-e-mtb-market-with-new-prototype --- Cite as: Honda e-MTB market entry. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/honda-e-mtb-market-entry