DN-01 for 2007
International scuttlebutt says Honda has given the green light for production of its DN-01 prototype and that we'll see it on the roads late in 2007.The machine, which runs a 680cc V-twin powerplant and constantly variable transmission (CVT), was first shown at last year's Tokyo Motor Show, and has had a few other expo outings since then.
Honda says of the model: The DN-01 is being developed in the concept of a comfortable sports cruiser, with the goal of creating new value for the customer by proposing a new level of riding pleasure. The newly adopted hydraulic mechanical continuously variable HFT (Human Fitting Transmission) system features two types of full automatic modes as well as a 6-speed manual mode which the rider operates through buttons located on the handle. Moreover, this is the first hydraulic mechanical continuously variable transmission system in the world to be equipped with a lock-up mechanism, which improves the fuel efficiency while offering a smooth ride without feeling the shock normally associated with gear shifts, even when cornering. With the HFT, the DN-01 achieves more easy-to-operate and comfortable riding than currently available sports model motorcycles.
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