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Offline Hayabuser

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Honda DN-01: Cool?
« on: August 14, 2010, 09:27:03 PM »


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The Honda DN-01 is an automatic cruiser motorcycle made by Honda. It was introduced at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show and went on sale in Japan and Europe in 2008, and in the US in 2009.

The 2009 model DN-01's performance, measured by Motorcycle Consumer News, was 0 to 60 mph (0 to 97 km/h) in 7.41 seconds, a 1/4 mile time of 15.41 seconds at 87.42 mph (140.69 km/h), and a top speed of 113.1 mph (182.0 km/h). Braking performance, which uses an antilock braking system on the front dual disc brakes, was 60 to 0 mph (97 to 0 km/h) in 124 ft (38 m). The feature that most impressed the reviewer was the unique automatic continuously variable transmission (CVT) technology, called by Honda the "Human Friendly Transmission," which, though expensive, was revolutionary, and potentially, "the ideal drivetrain for most of us, with the potential to satisfy a wide variety of riders regardless of experience or riding preference."

Reviewer complaints focused on ergonomics, especially potentially uncomfortable seating on long rides, and the lack of wind protection at high speed, meaning the rider is fatigued pulling on the handlebars to resist the wind pushing them backwards. There is also no storage space at all, and the price of US$ 14,599 is much higher than any comparably performing machine. Since the initial reviews, the price has risen to US$ 15,599. The load capacity is only 324 lb (147 kg), meaning that with a passenger the DN-01 is likely to become overloaded if touring were attempted. Ultimate MotorCycling, like other reviewers, was fascinated with the transmission technology but found the combination of styles and features unsatisfactory from the point of view of either a cruiser rider or sportbike rider, while the lack of storage fails to meet the needs of either touring riders or the urban commuter scooter buyer

The DN-01 is available in colors Candy Dark Red and Black. A new color was introduced in 2009: Pearl Sunbeam White. It has a catalyser system compliant with EURO-3, California Air Resources Board (CARB) and EPA emissions standards.





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Honda DN-01: Cool?
« on: August 14, 2010, 09:27:03 PM »

Offline zx6rrdan

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Re: Honda DN-01: Cool?
« Reply #1 on: August 14, 2010, 11:25:58 PM »
Seriously uncool... why they wouldn't at least put a motor in it is beyond understanding

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Re: Honda DN-01: Cool?
« Reply #2 on: August 15, 2010, 05:13:31 AM »
uglier then the busa.....
and top speed of 182.0 km/h ...!!!?!?!?!?

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Re: Honda DN-01: Cool?
« Reply #3 on: August 15, 2010, 06:25:12 AM »
Looks like someone took the windshield off a big scooter and squashed it

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Re: Honda DN-01: Cool?
« Reply #4 on: August 15, 2010, 06:48:02 AM »
It's an embarrassment, really.
Price last year was over $17k.
Factory and dealer incentives have them down to $10k, but they are still not selling.
No wonder, the ergonomics are outstandingly poor, and they look like an experiment gone horribly wrong.

DN-01 stands for Do No Order 1.
I feel a case of kleptomania coming on...I should take something for it.

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Re: Honda DN-01: Cool?
« Reply #5 on: August 15, 2010, 08:26:06 AM »
uglier then the busa.....
and top speed of 182.0 km/h ...!!!?!?!?!?


This from a guy riding Fisher Price's My First Motorcycle...



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Re: Honda DN-01: Cool?
« Reply #6 on: August 15, 2010, 09:16:26 AM »
No, no it is not...
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Re: Honda DN-01: Cool?
« Reply #7 on: August 15, 2010, 09:44:05 AM »
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Re: Honda DN-01: Cool?
« Reply #8 on: August 15, 2010, 10:14:22 AM »
Love the colour...that's all I gotta say about the DN-01.
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Re: Honda DN-01: Cool?
« Reply #9 on: August 15, 2010, 10:16:33 AM »
I think its one of those bikes that look worse in person than in a pic  :puke:

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Re: Honda DN-01: Cool?
« Reply #10 on: August 15, 2010, 11:25:13 AM »
I think they are very cool. You should buy one. :evil6:

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Re: Honda DN-01: Cool?
« Reply #11 on: August 15, 2010, 12:48:14 PM »
I'm sure they're good for something.

...I just can't think what.

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Re: Honda DN-01: Cool?
« Reply #12 on: August 15, 2010, 02:27:15 PM »
Slow, heavy, ugly automatic and expensive?

Serious crap.
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Re: Honda DN-01: Cool?
« Reply #13 on: August 15, 2010, 07:20:36 PM »
This bike makes mine look outright sexy

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Re: Honda DN-01: Cool?
« Reply #14 on: August 15, 2010, 08:13:33 PM »
Maybe it should have been called a "scootercycle".

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Re: Honda DN-01: Cool?
« Reply #15 on: August 15, 2010, 08:59:33 PM »
Slow, heavy, ugly automatic and expensive?

Serious crap.

Were you talking about the new models from Honda?
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Re: Honda DN-01: Cool?
« Reply #16 on: August 15, 2010, 09:16:40 PM »
honda DN-011....cool....?    um, let me think, no.

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Re: Honda DN-01: Cool?
« Reply #17 on: August 16, 2010, 02:00:43 AM »
I think this is one of the coolest bikes every made imo.

I loved it when it was revealed. I just wish the seating position was more 'drag racing' bike-like and it could be a bit bigger.

I always sit on one when I go to Honda Powersports :icon_biggrin:

If it had more of an exaggerated look like the Victory Vision I would seriously think of getting one... along with the seating position I prefer.

COOL!

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Re: Honda DN-01: Cool?
« Reply #18 on: August 16, 2010, 05:39:44 AM »
It looks alright.  It kinda looks like a shark when you look at it. Price range, capacity, motor and what not I know nothing of and will not read on so won’t comment on that.  Cool for those who want to ride however do not want to bother with clutch and all.
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Re: Honda DN-01: Cool?
« Reply #19 on: August 16, 2010, 11:55:56 AM »
No, not cool, kool or kewl.
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Re: Honda DN-01: Cool?
« Reply #20 on: August 16, 2010, 04:52:22 PM »
Think the guy who designed the new vfr1200 spent too much time hanging out with the designer of this one.

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Re: Honda DN-01: Cool?
« Reply #21 on: August 17, 2010, 01:32:43 PM »
This bike is as cool a your herpes getting gonorreah.
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Re: Honda DN-01: Cool?
« Reply #22 on: August 17, 2010, 03:27:59 PM »
This bike is as cool a your herpes getting gonorreah.
Isn't that the same as a blue waffle?
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Re: Honda DN-01: Cool?
« Reply #23 on: August 17, 2010, 06:01:16 PM »
Ok you just put me off Waffles :puke:

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Re: Honda DN-01: Cool?
« Reply #24 on: August 17, 2010, 09:25:18 PM »
Ok you just put me off Waffles :puke:

shoulda never googled the picture eh johnboy :la:



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