Sling has taken another step in the development of its promising Motor architecture V3 by officially registering denominations V3R and V3R E-Compressor. Thus, these new records reinforce rumors that the gold wing brand has serious plans to turn its concept presented in the EICMA 2024 Hall into a production motorcycle or, at least, in a functional technological platform aimed at the competition.
While there is still no official confirmation about production plans, the new records open the door to two differentiated versions and confirm that Sling He has not abandoned his commitment to the development of unconventional engines in the era of anti -antamination and progressive electrification regulations.
Honda V3R engine: innovation with sports roots
As we tell you at the time, the prototype shown in EICMA 2024 caused a stir when using an unusual architecture in modern motorcycles: an engine V3Rthat is, three cylinders arranged in the form of V.
Although it is not an unpublished configuration in the history of motorcycling (mythical models such as Honda NS500 of Grand Prix they already used it in the 80s), today its use is extremely rare, since the majority of manufacturers opt for bicylindrical or tetracyylindrical engines online due to its simplicity and efficiency.
Of course, what differentiates the new concept from Sling It is not only its architecture, but applied technology. The most advanced version of the engine includes an electric turbo, which would explain the denomination «E-Compressor«. This system improves power delivery without the usual delays of traditional turbo.
Registered trademarks indicate that Sling It could be developing two variants of the same model. On the one hand, the V3R Standard, presumably with atmospheric admission and advanced electronic management. And, on the other, the V3R E-Compressorendowed with the aforementioned electrical turbocharger. A technology that has already begun to explore in the automobile world and that begins to look at the head in high level projects on two wheels, as we are telling you.
This dual approach would make a lot of sense both at a technical and commercial level. An atmospheric version would allow a lower cost, less mechanical complexity and a base platform for future evolutions, while the supercharged version would point to a more radical or even competitive use.
As commented on the “World”, And as we anticipate, Sling I would be considering using this new V3 platform in the 8 hours of Suzuka. As we all know, one of the most demanding and recognized resistance tests in the world, and that the own Sling Organize through its subsidiary Honda Mobilitylandowner of the circuit.
This hypothesis takes strength if one takes into account that the race includes an experimental category (exp) that allows manufacturers to test non -approved technological prototypes or solutions.
With the growing regulatory pressure on internal combustion engines, the development of new solutions such as electric turbo can mark the transition path to a more efficient range. But, and thank God, without giving up the sensations that define a sports motorcycle.
