2008 Honda DN-01
The New ‘Twist-and Go’ -
Performance Cruiser
Radical new styling that grabs attention from every angle.
Form-fitting comfort that invites one to both sit on and to
ride. Smooth response to every rider input, reacting with
dynamic performance at every twist of its throttle, and…
no clutch! Not only that, no gear changer! With its
revolutionary new HFT (Human-Friendly Transmission),
the epoch-making new DN-01 introduces to
motorcycling the most advanced fully automatic
transmission ever developed for a two-wheeled vehicle,
and one that provides all the exhilarating power and
acceleration one associates with ‘real’ motorcycle
manual transmissions. The remarkable new DN-01 takes
to the avenues and winding roads of Europe with
peerless performance and incomparable riding ease in
a distinctly modern and sporty form that invites its riders
to rediscover the profound joys of motorcycling on an allnew
roadster—or ‘Ridester’—that offers wide appeal.
The future calls, and the new Honda DN-01 answers with
a totally new concept in motorcycle riding enjoyment.
Features
With its radical new Performance Cruiser styling and
revolutionary automatic HFT transmission, the new
DN-01 opens the door to a new world of smooth and
easy riding pleasure.
Styling
• High-quality, urban-oriented, organic bodywork
design with relaxed and comfortable styling.
• Distinctive long-nose front cowl and short tail designs.
• Front cowl integrated into fuel tank, with integrated
short front windscreen.
• Wide and low 690mm stepped seat offers relaxed riding position and easy reach to ground.
• Long and wide pillion seat assures comfortable
tandem riding.
• American-style cruiser riding position and motorcyclelike
knee grip enhance sense of oneness with
motorcycle.
• New, narrow wrap-around headlight design with dual
projector low beams and single central multi-reflector
high beam.
• Wide, narrow taillight with clear lens covering red LED
array and yellow indicator bulbs for strong visual impact.
• 2-into-1 exhaust system with chrome-plated
triangular shaped tailpipe.
• Smoothly integrated undercowl and muffler design.
• Long, elegant back-swept handlebars.
• Spacious foot boards tapered upward for enhanced
riding comfort.
• Large-scale, one-piece LCD instrument panel
features wide-throw multi-segment tachometer display
with 7,800rpm redline and large central digital
speedometer readout.
• Colour variations include: Graphite Black and Pearl
Amethyst Purple.
Engine
• Compact, liquid-cooled fuel-injected 680cc 8-valve Vtwin
with shaft drive.
• Revolutionary new infinitely variable automatic HFT
(Human Friendly Transmission) offers same powerful and
easy ride as a motorcycle.
• HFT features three modes of operation: Drive, Sport
and push button selectable 6-speed Manual.
• Hydraulic automatic clutch with switch-selectable
mechanical neutral.
• Transmission automatically switches into Neutral
when ignition is switched off.
• Innovative ‘lock-up’ system provides more direct
engine-to-rear wheel drive for stronger, sharper
acceleration than other automatic or belt drive systems.
• HFT offers advantage of higher load handling
capability and better power transfer efficiency, permitting
sportier acceleration than possible with conventional
belt-drive systems.
• Smooth, stepless automatic HFT operation with
throttle-controlled high-load ‘downshift’ capability
featuring ramping ratio change, rather than stepped
downshifting.
• Easy operation: Simply press right-side DN switch (in
D Mode) to engage drive. Hydraulic clutch eliminates‘clunk’ into first gear, instead smoothly switching into
gear, with movement initiated by throttle.
• Dual-chamber exhaust with catalyser in forward
chamber for further enhanced mass centralisation.
Chassis
• Rigid steel pipe double-cradle frame with bolt-on seat
rail (also steel tube construction).
• Higher frame rigidity and front weight allocation ensure
better high-speed stability than typical largedisplacement
scooters.
• Mass centralized 15.1-litre (with 3-litre reserve) dual
fuel tank permits lower seat height and better mass
centralisation.
• Standard 41mm front fork with wide 130/70ZR17M/
C front tyre.
• Solid handling stability and riding comfort
unprecedented in Custom class.
• Steeper 28° 30' caster angle ensures more enjoyable
handling and manoeuvrability.
• Single-sided aluminium Pro-Arm swingarm with shaft
drive and Monoshock rear suspension.
• Longer 120mm rear axle stroke offers enhanced ride
feel.
• Elegant 17" dual 5-spoke cast aluminum wheels.
• Wide, low-profile 190/50-17 rear tyre.
• Smoothly responsive Combined-Antilock Brake System for confident braking control.
• Convenient parking brake.
Equipment
• Honda Ignition Security System (HISS) helps prevent
ride-away theft by disabling ignition system at its central
ECU.
Specifications
Engine Type -
Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-valve SOHC 52° Vtwin
Displacement - 680cm³
Bore x Stroke - 81 x 66mm
Compression Ratio - 10 : 1
Max. Power Output - ND
Max. Torque - ND
Idling Speed - 1,200min-1
Oil Capacity - 4.0 litres
Fuel System
Carburation - PGM-FI electronic fuel injection
Throttle Bore - 40mm
Aircleaner - Viscous, cartridge-type mesh net filter
Fuel Tank Capacity -
15.1 litres (including 3-litre LCD-indicated
reserve)
Electrical System
Ignition System - Fully transistorised electronic
Ignition Timing - ND
Sparkplug Type - ND
Starter - Electric
Battery Capacity - 12V / 12AH
ACG Output - ND
Headlights - 12V, 55W x 2 (low) / 55W x 1 (high)
Drivetrain
Clutch - HFT with internal hydraulic control
Clutch Operation - Automatic
Transmission - HFT (Continuously Variable Transmission)
Primary Reduction - ND
Final Reduction - ND
Final Drive - Enclosed shaft
Frame
Type - Double-cradle; steel tube
Chassis
Dimensions - 2,315 x 820 x 1,115mm
Wheelbase - 1,605mm
Caster Angle - 28° 30'
Trail - 114mm
Turning Radius - ND
Seat Height - 690mm
Ground Clearance - 135mm
Kerb Weight - ND
Max. Carrying Capacity - ND
Loaded Weight - ND
Suspension
Type - Front 41mm telescopic fork, 106mm axle travel
Rear -
Single conventional dampers with 7-step
adjustable spring preload, 120mm axle travel
Wheels
Type Front - Aluminium Castwheel
Rear Aluminium - Castwheel
Rim Size Front - 17M/C x MT3.50
Rear - 17M/C x MT6.00
Tyre Size Front - 130/70 ZR17M/C (62W)
Rear - 190/50 ZR17M/C (73W)
Tyre Pressure Front - 225kPa
Rear - 250kPa
Brakes
Type Front -
296 x 4mm dual hydraulic disc with Combined
3-piston callipers, ABS and sintered metal
pads
Rear -
276 x 6mm hydraulic disc with Combined
dual-piston calliper, ABS and sintered metal
pads
All specifications are provisional and subject to change without notice.
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