“We are keen to use this excellent event to educate and prepare the engineers of the next generation for the use of future technology,” Satoshi Katsumata of Team Mugen said in a statement. “We are very excited about adding to the long history of Japanese manufacturers on the Isle of Man.”
Although it’s Mugen formally entering the race, Mugen essentially is a division of Honda Motor Company. It was founded in 1973 by Soichiro Honda’s son, Hirotoshi, and remains closely associated with Honda. One of Mugen’s functions as a tuner and engine builder is serving as a de facto skunkworks, proving new concepts and technologies before they’re adopted by Honda. The company has a long history of motorsports involvement, including a stint in Formula 1.
Honda has shown growing interest in electric motorcycles of late and unveiled its first electric motorcycle concept, the Honda RC-E (pictured), late last year at the Tokyo Motor Show.
Participating in the TT Zero has a nice historical symmetry for Honda. In 1959, Honda entered its first international competition on the Isle of Man, beginning a history of grand prix wins that’s carried
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