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| Manufacturer | Honda |
|---|---|
| Production | 2008–2010 |
| Class | Cruiser,[1] or a crossover ofcruiser,sportbike andscooter categories[2][3] |
| Engine | Liquid-cooled 680 cc 52-degreeV-twin, chain-drivenSOHC,4 valves per cylinder, withprogrammed fuel injection[4] |
| Bore /stroke | 81 mm × 66 mm (3.2 in × 2.6 in) |
| Compression ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Top speed | 113.1 mph (182.0 km/h)[3][5] |
| Power | 43.3 hp (32.3 kW) @ 7300 rpm[3] 45.6 hp (34.0 kW)@ 7300 rpm[6] |
| Transmission | Continuously variable, hydro-mechanical two-mode automatic with six-speed manual mode |
| Suspension | Front: 41 mmtelescopic fork; 101 mm (4.0 in) travel R: Aluminum single-sided swingarm;monoshock withpreload adjustment, 120 mm (4.7 in) travel[7] |
| Brakes | F: Dual hydraulic 296 mm triple-pistondisc R: Hydraulic 276 mm dual-piston disc Combined Braking System withABS |
| Tires | Front: 120/70 ZR17 on 3.50" x 17" wheels Rear: 190/50 ZR17 on 6.00" x 17" wheels |
| Rake,trail | 28.5° 4.5 in (110 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 1,609 mm (63.3 in) |
| Dimensions | L: 72.0 in (1,830 mm) H: 40.0 in (1,020 mm) |
| Seat height | 713 mm (28.1 in) |
| Weight | 591 lb (268 kg)[6] (dry) 602.5 lb (273.3 kg)[3] 595 lb (270 kg) (claimed)[8] (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 15.3 L (3.4 imp gal; 4.0 US gal) |
| Oil capacity | 4 L (1.1 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 42.3 mpg‑US (5.56 L/100 km)[3] 48 mpg‑US (4.9 L/100 km)[2] |
| Turning radius | 3.2 m (10 ft) |
TheHonda DN-01 is acruiser motorcycle made byHonda from 2008 to 2010. It was introduced at the 2005Tokyo Motor Show[5] and went on sale in Japan and Europe in 2008, in the United States in 2009,[3] and was discontinued at the end of 2010.[9]
The Honda DN-01 is one of a small number of motorcycles offered by a major motorcycle manufacturer with anautomatic transmission, the others being the HondasVFR1200F,CTX700, NC700/750, Africa Twin, 2018 Goldwing, andNM4;Yamaha FJR1300AE; and theAprilia Mana 850.
The 2009 model DN-01's performance, measured byMotorcycle Consumer News, is 0 to 60 mph (0 to 97 km/h) in 7.41 seconds, a1/4-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 anantilock braking system on the front dual disc brakes, is 60 to 0 mph (97 to 0 km/h) in 124 ft (38 m). The DN-01 is noted for its automaticcontinuously variable transmission (CVT) technology, marketed by Honda as the "Human Friendly Transmission."[3]
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 him backwards. There is also no storage space at all, and the price of US$14,599 was much higher than any comparably performing machine.[3][5][6] Since the initial reviews, the price rose to US$15,599.[10] The load capacity is only 324 lb (147 kg), meaning that with a passenger the DN-01 is likely to become overloaded iftouring were attempted.[6]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 orsportbike rider, while the lack of storage fails to meet the needs of either touring riders or the urban commuterscooter buyer.[11]
The DN-01 has a catalyst system compliant withEURO-3,California Air Resources Board (CARB) andEPA emissions standards.[8]
The DN-01 uses acontinuously variable transmission, marketed by Honda as theHuman Friendly Transmission, allowing either manual selection of a "gear" or automatic operation much like a CVT scooter, with continuously variable transmission ratios selected automatically by the system's controller for optimal performance.
