Honda DN01

[thor]

http://honda.co.uk/motorcycles/2008/DN-01/index.html

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[hovis]

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a bit of compertition for the sv?




not too keen on the footplate things

[the white rabbit]

They say themselves:
''Is this really a motorcycle? Or is it some strange kind of scooter?''

I like it, I think.

[ukgooner]

Would be a nice commuter to ride into London on, not sure if it would tick all of the boxes when it comes to a weekend blast though.

And what's wrong with some decent competition, maybe Suzuki will look to improve on the current offering to stp us spending money on aftermarket upgrades that we shouldn't really have to do!

[G]

Not sure if i like it or not, looks like its trying to be a harley with fairing or something.

[gettin2dizzy]

Glad someones got the balls not to make another race rep :)

[thor]

I think I like it. Would be a nice alternative to proper moto vs scooter. Big scooters look so ugly.

BTW, honda have taken some style queues straight from the streets of tokyo. When I was there in 2006, no one rode cruisers or race reps. They rode lowered maxi scooters with race exhausts, underlights and german keiser style "spike" helmets. Add a twin to that package and handling that actually works and the teenagers will probably wet themselves.

[Demonz]

I think its interesting.

Single sided swingarm
Modern styling
V Twin
Comfortable seats
Twist and go
Big bike wheels, suspension, brakes

All made by Honda - so reasonably decent quality. I wonder if its a new engine???

[arenalife]

It's based on the new 700 Deauville engine. Great engine, I did a solid hour of 110 last night and it just purred it. It tops out at 8000rpm though (having made more torque than a CBR600) so not a very exciting motor. If the autobox uses the torque well it will be pretty nippy. Looks very comfy....

[Demonz]

It's based on the new 700 Deauville engine. Great engine, I did a solid hour of 110 last night and it just purred it. It tops out at 8000rpm though (having made more torque than a CBR600) so not a very exciting motor. If the autobox uses the torque well it will be pretty nippy. Looks very comfy....

8000 is a little boring but i guess well suited - thats a shame though - we want 14000 with more toque than the blade :smt096 :D. Also I saw it was a 52 degree twin - which i initially thought heads closer together was a little more RPM - obviously not.

[arenalife]

The Deauville has offset crankpins to give an even firing order, it's even robbed of V-twinness!

[Welsh_Wizard]

MMmmmmmmm 'HannSpree'... MMMMmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[Viney]

Its a scooter. Looks good though. Honda's designers must be on the red bull

[wyrdness]

Its a scooter. Looks good though. Honda's designers must be on the red bull

They're describing it as a 'sports tourer'. Looks more like a 'scooter cruiser' to me. I wouldn't buy one but I wouldn't mind test riding it.

[philbut]

Interesting, but I don't think I'd buy one. does look very much like somehting streight out of Tokyo as someone has already pointed out. I think it would look kinda out of place in the UK, but i guess for someone who wants something a bit different and easy to ride it could be cool.

The no gears idea is great for a commuter but this looks a bit outlandish for just commuting - I think I'd still want gears for the weekend!

[Wideboy]

:pukel: prefer the sv any day even if people say it looks dated, curvy still does it for me

[stuartyboy]

All it needs is a shopping basket on the front.

[skint]

Maybe when I've passed the big 50.;)

[phil24_7]

I like the look but the lack of gears doesn't get the juices flowing!