Honda Project 2&4 Concept debuts at 2015 Frankfurt show
Honda’s Project 2&4 Concept, blending motorcycle and car engineering, made its public debut at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show with a 210hp MotoGP-derived V4 engine.
Honda’s Project 2&4 Concept made its first public appearance at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show, drawing attention for its radical approach to blending motorcycle and car engineering. Developed as a one-off collaboration between Honda’s motorcycle and automotive design teams, the Project 2&4 is intended to deliver the visceral exposure of a racing bike with the agility of a lightweight car.
The Project 2&4’s chassis weighs just 405kg, with a single-seat layout and minimal bodywork. The driver sits exposed, with the seat offset to the right and suspended just above the tarmac. The design leaves little between the occupant and the road, emphasising the concept’s focus on raw mechanical connection rather than comfort or practicality.
Power comes from a 999cc V4 engine derived from Honda’s RC213V MotoGP machine, reconfigured for road use. The unit produces 210hp at 13,000rpm and more than 118Nm of torque at 10,500rpm, channelled through a six-speed dual clutch transmission. Honda has not published acceleration or top speed figures, but the combination of high-revving power and low weight suggests serious performance potential, at least in a straight line.
Honda says the Project 2&4 was created to explore the boundaries between motorcycle and car, targeting an experience that combines the freedom of a bike with the stability and safety of four wheels. The concept remains a one-off, with no production plans announced. Its presence at Frankfurt was part of a broader push by manufacturers to showcase radical design and engineering studies at the show, alongside concepts such as the Suzuki Baleno and the Peugeot 308 R, both of which also made their debut at the event.
Technical highlights of the Honda Project 2&4
- Chassis weight: 405kg
- Single-seat, open cockpit layout
- 999cc V4 engine from RC213V MotoGP bike
- 210hp at 13,000rpm
- Six-speed dual clutch transmission
- Offset driver position for enhanced exposure
The Project 2&4 joins a line-up of striking concepts at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show. For more on the event’s most notable reveals, see 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show: Supercars, SUVs and Electric Concepts Lead the Line-up.
