Honda Previews 680cc Automatic-Transmission Motorcycle at Tokyo Motor Show
680cc Honda DN-01 Tokyo Motor Show automatic-transmission concept motorcycle is headed for production.
I know several people that would love to ride but are intimidated by gear shifting. I'm not so sure this is a great idea. Some people just don't belong on a bike. Honda tried auto trans in the 70s but they didn't sell. Notice they chose a V-Twin this time. Times have changed..... :P
Mutt
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dont let heather see that photo---- that bike would go perfectly with her batgirl suit,,,
all kidding aside, that is a good looking machine. that seat setup is well worth a longer look,possibly copying onto the vision. i wonder if there are enough pictures of the bike out there yet to get the seat copied onto a vision seat pan?
I think it looks sharp. The only thing I'm not really happy with though is the back end under the seat area looks like the Honda Elite Scooter coming out a little. Oh yea, and it's not a Yamaha. That seat does look really comfortable though.
Yep it's a crime fighter's bike no doubt. It would accomadate a cape for sure.
Mutt
Batman would NEVER have a bike wth an automatic tranny.. Robin mayby,
i wonder if they would make a manual one, I like the look of it.
did a bit of looking around, it seems honda has started a new r/d team, - the letters ND stand for New Dream each of 4 bikes are wearing this designation right now , 2 sport v twins and 2 full size interstate type bikes.
the article i was reading says there are to be up to three versions of each bike, a full dresser with auto trans, a full dresser with manual ,and a simple dresser,(no radio,basic set up )with auto trans .
all are still posted as "nd-(whatever number)- CONCEPT. So? far it looks like the 680, a 750 ,and a 1500 .
i dont really expect all of them to make it to market here in the USA, but i really ,really like that seat - i am off in search of every photo possible of the ND-01, to get that seat configuration over to a friend i have recently made here, and see about a copy onto the vision pan. It looks as if it will be easy to do, and still way cheaper than any corbn could be .
The article listed a few possible names, most are some sort of wing -- dream wing, night wing, ebony wing. a few others, all just as out of place . i just typed in honda ,ND-01 concept,,, loads of articles, tons of photos .
Hehe I saw the picture anyway Kia! I like the way this bike looks and yes I do believe that it would work well with my costume. I went as Bat Girl to a Halloween party this year and it was a big hit. LOL! Now If I can just figure out where to put the turbo powered rockets and the Bat Bad guy detector....LOL!
-Heather
I'd like to have this trans, check out Honda blurb:
Infinitely Variable HFT Transmission Delivers a Revolutionary Riding Feel.
This new-generation infinitely variable transmission delivers superb throttle response and stepless shifting, with no mid-corner shifting shocks. Riders can select from three shifting modes: Drive Mode, Sports Mode and 6-Speed Manual Mode. Moreover, the HFT offers the world's first* lock-up mechanism in an infinitely variable, hydraulic mechanical transmission. Powered by a 680cc V-twin engine, this machine realizes novel levels of comfort and sportiness.
*According to a Honda survey.
Why are y'all checkin out a hondo when the 2006 Vision is right around the corner? !!!!
http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery%20%20A/Yamaha%20Gen-RYU.jpg
Notice how Yamaha cleverly incorporated the bars and the sport faring for that retro look..... and check the upgraded atomic stator!