Yamaha E01 vs Honda Em1 E
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha E01 vs Honda Em1 E. Yamaha E01: ~9.6 hp (7.2 kW continuous, estimated) hp, ~180 kg (estimated wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~100 km/h (estimated, prototype spec), Motoryk rating 6.0/10. Honda Em1 E: 1.7 kW (2.3 hp) continuous / 1.7 kW rated output hp, 96 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 45 km/h (limited to AM licence category), Motoryk rating 6.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha E01
Honda Em1 E
Horsepower (hp)
9.6 hp
1.7 hp
Torque (Nm)
30 Nm
90 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
100 km/h
45 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
180 kg
96 kg
Type
Electric
Electric
Horsepower
~9.6 hp (7.2 kW continuous, estimated)
1.7 kW (2.3 hp) continuous / 1.7 kW rated output
Torque
~30 Nm (estimated peak motor output)
90 Nm @ 0 rpm (wheel torque, estimated; motor output torque approximately 15.9 Nm)
Top Speed
~100 km/h (estimated, prototype spec)
45 km/h (limited to AM licence category)
Weight
~180 kg (estimated wet/curb weight)
96 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
N/A – electric; estimated ~5-6 kWh/100km (estimated)
N/A - Electric vehicle; estimated energy consumption approximately 1.5–2.0 kWh/100km (real-world estimate)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha E01
6.0/10
"Fascinating urban commuter, but the support vacuum makes ownership genuinely risky."
Pros
+Buttery smooth power delivery
+Excellent build quality throughout
+Near-silent urban commuting
Cons
−Virtually no dealer support
−Limited real-world range
−Orphan platform, parts nightmare
Honda Em1 E
6.5/10
"Sensible urban commuter, but range limits everything beyond city boundaries."
Pros
+Honda build quality confidence
+Removable battery pack system
+Near-zero running costs
Cons
−40-mile range ceiling reality
−Battery pack replacement costs
−No fast charging capability
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