Bike test: HONDA DN 01

[Dirtboyindahouse]

what honda should do is ditch the CVT and the 700, stuff the drivetrain from the VRF1200FA DCT and go after the Haybusa and the ZX-14

[fabianromano]

People is missing the point. Is not a scooter, is not a sports bike, and is not even a cruiser, it is a Concept Bike made available to the public. Thumbs up to Honda for taking risks when no other company is doing it.

[ruinerfixxxer]

15k for a 680 cc automatic scooter. pffff no thanks. I'll stick to my cb1000r

[NULUSIOS]

crap bike

[wccrispy]

680cc engine does not make this in any way a scooter.

[dependantlividity]

I'd have to paint it like a shark.

[keepinpositive]

Hmm, doesn't go fast, doesn't handle very well, can't do wheelies, not very comfortable, can't carry any luggage, expensive, has a giant lump of bodywork globbed on by the handlebars. I think the sort of people that are considering buying one of these should try out a conventional motorcycle and see what they're missing first.

[pdgb101548]

I hv a 60+ old man riding a brand new DN-1 in my area. Cool man. He even rode to Thailand on the last 3-nation ride.

[borge225]

I have these questions: 1) Why can't it just be a motorcycle that looks like a motorcycle but has an automatic transmission? 2) Why can't it have a bigger motor so it can cruise at high speeds at comfortable RPMs? 3) Why can't it have storage space? People who take cruises on a bike need to carry things along with them. 4) Why does it cost so much? 4) Why can't there be another brake lever where the clutch isn't? 5) How fast will it go? Will it cruise at 80 comfortably?

[uuyumil]

encantadora moto!!

[wakbayan]

love @ first sight..but it's too expensive to get one..just in dream ride this bike..

[toyota4x4canadaguy]

I tried one at Hondas demodays. Gutless and hard to handle. Kinda like running with a wheelbarrow full of water

[GuzziHeroV50]

Honda broke out a new batch of ugly sticks for this bike, and broke every one of them during the styling process.

It doesnt look comfy for a passenger, especially if panniers are fitted. Not that anyone else would want to be seen on it.

Also... they obviously do not remember the flop that the Hondamatic was.

[zacs214]

yeah nice one

[luisbaltazar1]

wow, 270kg!

[urbrainwashed2]

fail

[Naturepheonix]

Wow I think who ever reviewed this bike had some rather bias view towards Honda.

[mission100uk]

but why make it looks sooo sporty on the front when it isnt a sports bike??! Its a great idea and some good features..but i dunno..

[Mothra1213]

Female here!

I think I've found the bike for me. :o)

[israr040]

wohw! guys do you have to fight for every thing metric-imperial wtf... use which ever ya want.. that days are not far wen only two ppl will be fighting wit comments and rest of em come to cheer and bet sayin fight fight fight fight..sheesh....peace amigos peace.

[musickid1090]

D.N.0.1.  Do Not Own 1

[CanadianHabsFan]

NO ONE CARES ABOUT COMMENTS BIGGER THAN THIS!

[lafyetti]

wait so you put a motorcycle on a bike rack?/ with a bike chain? i dont drive a motorcycle...

[bboice02]

Elite Slayer hates ! Remember this

[xMetalhead90x]

war so überrascht als ich drauf saß : ) sitzt man wie auf nem cruiser.

[orgazmiclover84]

does the bike still jerk if you increase or decrease on the throttle to fast?

[anooseholay]

So, if you're over 5'9" tall you're not going to be comfortable? Seems like Honda made this cross over to encoruage women to take the step up from scooter to big bike.

[EliteSlayer542]

1.8 meters? WTF! I'm Canadian I use feet for gods sakes! can someone translate?

[Sozos9038]

cant complain...metric is the official international system. you wouldnt complain if you did not understand english would you? then cant complain if you dont understand metric, its your fault

[EliteSlayer542]

I believe the U.S still uses the old, much better, simpler, more known system (feet, miles, etc...)

even here in Canada I have NEVER, EVER heard ANYONE use meters to say how tall they are.

[tommyeflight89]

@EliteSlayer542

Sorry, but how is the Imperial system 'simpler' than the metric system????

You clearly do not have any experience working with any units.

[EliteSlayer542]

@tommyeflight89 Ive gone trough school therefore Ive dealt with with all the systems. You know what? I still fucking HATE metric with a passion!

What fucking weirdo measures their height in meters and their weight in Kilos?! LOLOLOLOL

[egkd]

@EliteSlayer542

The whole world do that you fucking retard, exept you morons.

[EliteSlayer542]

@egkd No, Canada doesn't use it, the U.S doesn't use it, Australia doesn't use it. Even the United Kingdom who "adopted" the metric system still mostly use the imperial system.

Billions of people don't use metric. So think before you say "the whole world" LOL

[somaviki]

@EliteSlayer542 you retard, instead of you write dumb comments, you should learn how to use the international system, its not too difficult, really. anyways all the researchers, engineers (even in the U.S.) use this beacuse of its simplicity, and yeah, europe+south america+asia+africa are totally wrong, there are only idiots, and of course you're right... hahaa, funny guy ;)

[StrelokTymochenko]

@EliteSlayer542 Maybe the people who think exactly the same of "weirdos" who measure their height in feet and their weight in pounds.

[00SilentIntruder]

i like this bike because its very odd

[89powerup]

@00SilentIntruder you drunk

[ninjashidan]

i think this is a sexy bike

[89powerup]

@ninjashidan you stupid to

[FRFM00]

If theres any hardcore bike folk reading this. Could you modify the seat, seat fit and where you rest your feet to sit as if youre on a sportbike? Thanks

[IceTTom]

If your a "hardcore bike folk"... you would know nothing about this bike!

[maximocremoso]

but can u travel on it?

[JiminyKracker]

looks like a fantastic bike. only downside is the very upright seating position and cruiser style footrests (more fwd), which could be uncomfortable on long trips. I know cruisers are MEANT to be more comfortable, but I find that leaning forward a bit disperses your weight pressure from the seat to your hands and feet

[Obzy77]

alright I suppose, if you can't ride and don't mind looking like a bit of a prick

[kalamatacity]

this is judge dredd this is judge dredd

[evaforever777]

today I went to the bike shop to buy gloves and saw this long completely black bike, which I haven't see before. I got up to the bike to see what it is and fell inlove instantly, it looked even better close up. Now that I've seen the video about it and now know what it's capable of I love it even more and most probably will buy one in the future. Excellent Idea - superb Honda!

[Charles2337]

What's wrong with making bikes more efficient and easy to use?

[DjP4nd4]

i haved drive this bike and it's a fantastic vehicle..

[hurbt1980]

@DjP4nd4 I haved speaked english and it's a fantastic language

[matinman666]

beautifull bike...

[harden080]

WHy the FUCK do they overprice everything good that comes out thats nice????????Its a beautifully engineered bike if they'd just bring the price down to a good say $8000 they''d mass produce these.....but im guessing these people are either scared to take a shot at there budget investing or they want to be poor with there one of a kind bike!* This bike is overpriced because the mind that developed the idea for the automatic thinks of his idea as above the manual...which is quite foolish*

[adrianmontaiuti]

hoorible bike made for you, stupid americans

Honda says, made a custom-chopper-future-v engine-expensive and sale it in US market where only for gansta negro look stupid americans buys this bike !!

Thumbs up for Honda, sales shit in US and the US buy it

[Joshnio]

You're an idiot... I'm not American and even I can see how truely idiotic you are...

[jonnda]

Horrible troll English made for idiots like you, dumbass.

[davinski1124]

My thought are for 15k, hell you might as well get a sport touring bike with more horses and saddlebags. For 15K this thing does'nt even have power outlets or heated grips, nothing!! I do give Honda thumbs up for effort.

[Hemerlin]

The automatic transmission is a fun idea and worthy to be explored (if one want's an old people or nerd-bike ;-). But I don't get this design in particular: Too big and heavy for a Citybike, too uncomfortable riding position and no solution for luggage, so it's not a Tourer either... anyone here who want's to try it on the racetrack? :-)

[jupiterrider]

This Bike Rocks! The Price is low here in Greece, I quess in the states they figured that people would pay more for it...

[jamescgale]

the 15k price tag makes me want to go back to a shifter lol

[slayer53744]

I'm a Honda guy! I think they make great bikes and I really like that they are taking a chance with this one. I hoped I would get used to the looks but I haven't. It's just plain fugly! It's way expensive too. I believe it's $14,995 (US). I asked my local Honda dealer if they have one for sale or have sold one yet. He said DN-O1 stands for "do not order one".

[UltimoImperio]

DN-01 (Do not order one) that's pure gold.

[CoolStuffReviews]

HA HA! Thats a very good one! Its better than gold!

Though i do like the automatic idea

[Buttmunch5000]

motorbike or scooter, its a Mooterbike

[Ktotheane]

Its pretty cool.. needs a unrestricted exhaust for some noise to match its looks.

[pitviper71]

Aprilia Mana owns this period simply because it looks like a bike unlike this true hybrid, ugly.

[gtq838]

damn, I went and checked that bike out, you are so right. the mana does own the honda... thanks for the tip, hopefully I will get one this year

[artysig]

I read your comment 3 weeks ago and brought the mana 2 weeks ago after some research on the internet. Great bike, thanks for your help!!! : )

[nognogcbp]

this motorbike was feature in masked rider decade

[Aerolupus]

I saw this bike at a shop today. It caught my attention because it looks like science fiction :D I like that style. Although I didn't get the opportunity to drive, I can tell that thing is heavy, low and pretty comfortable... as long as you aren't taller than 1.85 m -.-

Anyway, nice design...

[ArtemiyNeko]

Oh, it actually appears in science fiction - it's the Machine Decader of Kamen Rider Decade.

[jeeyaz]

If you ride a scooter and anyone calls you a faggot just remember this... If its a guy on a chopper just yell: "BIG ASS TITIES!!" and if its a guy on a sportbike just yell: "EXTREME!!!" If that dosent work just yell, "IM GAY!!"

[oxfordbiker]

love the way the rider points at the camera at the end - very cool :-s

[UltimoImperio]

Yeah, that added to his gangster factor.

[originaldirkums]

honda should come out with their evo 6 concept

[Acibeb]

this is not a cruiser! this is nothing!

[huckebeinFW]

The review misses the point completely, it's not a scooter nor a sports bike, it's a cruiser. Commments about how the feet have to lean forward are pointless for this type of bike.

[IIIIIJaleIIIII]

best thing for bike...automatic!!!