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2005 HONDA DN-01 Concept

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2005 HONDA DN-01 Concept
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The Honda DN-01 concept motorbike was first shown at the 2005 Tokyo motorshow

The DN-O1 is powered by a 680 cc V-twin four stroke engine running through a continuously variable automatic transmission, which can be switched to a six speed manual transmission controlled by gear selection buttons on the handlebars.

Honda is continuing to develop the DN-01 concept for possible future production.

If you were wondering, DN-01 stands for the first - 01 - vehicle developed under Honda’s Dream New - DN - concept philosophy

Honda Introduces “DN-01” Concept Motorcycle at Tokyo Motor Show, A Large-size Sports Bike with an Automatic Transmission

At the 39th Tokyo Motor Show 2005, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today introduced a large-size sports motorcycle concept model, DN-01**, equipped with a continuously variable automatic transmission and a water-cooled, 4-stroke, OHC, V-type, 2-cylinder, 680cc engine. Honda will continue the development of DN-01 with the goal of introducing it to the market in the near future.

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.

The 39th Tokyo Motor Show 2005 will open its doors to the general public beginning Saturday, October 22, in Makuhari, Chiba. Honda will present a motorcycle display booth with the theme of “Dream Wings.” The theme represents Honda’s effort to make people-motorcycle relationships more dream-inspiring and to propose a new level of riding pleasure with new values Honda will create.

** DN-01 stands for the first (01) vehicle developed under Honda’s Dream New (DN) concept