TheHonda DN-01is acruisermotorcycle made byHondafrom 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]
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| Manufacturer | Honda |
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| Production | 2008–2010 |
| Class | Cruiser,[1]or a crossover ofcruiser,sportbikeandscootercategories[2][3] |
| Engine | Liquid-cooled680 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;monoshockwithpreload 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 SystemwithABS |
| 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) |
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.
About
editThe 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-miletime 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 systemon 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 iftouringwere 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 orsportbikerider, while the lack of storage fails to meet the needs of either touring riders or the urban commuterscooterbuyer.[11]
The DN-01 has a catalyst system compliant withEURO-3,California Air Resources Board(CARB) andEPAemissions standards.[8]
Transmission
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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.
See also
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edit- ^"Performance Index '10"(PDF),Motorcycle Consumer News,Bowtie Magazines, 2010, archived fromthe original(PDF)on 15 February 2010,retrieved3 January2010
- ^abCarpenter (2009)
- ^abcdefghRousseau (2009)
- ^"Honda Touring"(PDF).Honda Ride Guide.Honda Canada. 9 May 2011.Retrieved17 February2014.
- ^abcDuke (2009)
- ^abcdHoyer (2009)
- ^"Honda DN-01"(PDF).Honda Ride Guide.Honda Canada. 9 May 2011.Retrieved19 February2014.
- ^abAmerican Honda Motor Co. (2009)
- ^Honda DN-01 (2008-2010) - Honda Motorcycle Reviews
- ^Honda DN-01official site.Archived1 April 2009 at theWayback Machine
- ^Williams (2009)
References
edit- American Honda Motor Co. (9 January 2009),2009 Honda DN-01 - Specifications[permanent dead link]
- Carpenter, Susan (3 April 2009),"The Honda DN-01: automatic + motorcycle = smooter?",The Los Angeles Times
- Duke, Kevin (16 March 2009),"2009 Honda DN-01 Review; A marriage of motorcycle and scooter",Motorcycle
- Hoyer, Mark (May 2009),"Test: 2009 Honda DN-01; Honda makes a case for the automatic motorcycle",Cycle World,archived fromthe originalon 15 May 2009
- Rousseau, Scott (June 2009),Model Evaluation 2009 Honda DN-01; Technical Genius or Marketing Hype?(PDF),vol. 40, BowTie, pp.12–15,ISSN1073-9408,archived fromthe original(PDF)on 15 April 2010
- "Technical Innovations: Honda's CVTs for ATVs",SAE OffHighway Engineering Online,2009, archived fromthe originalon 2 December 2008,retrieved9 September2009
- Williams, Don (14 November 2009),"Honda DN-01",Ultimate MotorCycling,Moorpark, California: Coram Publishing,ISSN1945-9580
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