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Cruzin4Life · 10-02-2008, 02:56 PM

So I was looking at all the new bikes and I came across this one. Its a 2009 Honda DN01, its one of the most hideous bikes I think I have seen!

Apertureguy · 10-02-2008, 03:17 PM

It kinda reminds me of a scooter.

07M50Limited · 10-02-2008, 03:18 PM

I think the 2009 Victory Vision Tour has it beat.

diamond_jim · 10-02-2008, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Cruzin4Life

So I was looking at all the new bikes and I came across this one. Its a 2009 Honda DN01, its one of the most hideous bikes I think I have seen!

Wow, the floorboars are directly under the handlebar grips. To have tha kind of a setup on a bike that looks more like a sportbike is very interesting.

Apertureguy · 10-02-2008, 03:45 PM

LOL...I saw one the other day.

What a waste of money.

**Clint** · 10-02-2008, 03:50 PM

Yes, let's just keep making the same old designs until the end of time. Let's never try anything new, or dare step outside the comfortable little cognitive pillowcase some people call a life.

I applaud both Victory and Honda for being innovative.

bxmarauder · 10-02-2008, 04:38 PM

both bikes are a bit much for my taste but people will buy them

jkersh · 10-02-2008, 07:54 PM

Flame on but I really like it. It is listed as a standard on their site. I dont now about the automatic transmission (kind of like an auto stick shift car). It is only a 700.

KD57 · 10-03-2008, 08:24 AM

Interesting ergonomics on that one.

tallannie · 10-03-2008, 10:25 AM

gosh if I was into sport bikes that would be the one for me....
I LOVE red...and the lines on that bike are not silly like the V Vision.

Annie

**Clint** · 10-03-2008, 12:55 PM

That's just it - it ain't a sportbike. Forward controls, pulled-back bars, big fork angle. It's a cruiser in sporty guise.

**drgibson** · 10-03-2008, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Clint

That's just it - it ain't a sportbike. Forward controls, pulled-back bars, big fork angle. It's a cruiser in sporty guise.

It's the first motorcycle hybrid, front farring off a Sport bike, ergo is a cross between a cruiser and a touring bike, The pipes off a cruiser, v-twin. Interesting concept.

Ext1jdh · 10-03-2008, 03:48 PM

I'm still waiting for this to hit production

diamond_jim · 10-03-2008, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Clint

That's just it - it ain't a sportbike. Forward controls, pulled-back bars, big fork angle. It's a cruiser in sporty guise.

A "Spruiser"? A "Cruistbike"?

Looks like they took a Honda AquaTrax and stuck some wheels on it. At least they can save money by sharing a lot of parts.

old codger · 10-03-2008, 04:03 PM

From what I have read it has a CTV type transmission (like the scooters) that has programed points so it simulates shifting of a geared trans or no shift like a Nissan CTV auto transmission.
I bet Honda is laughing too, one place I read that their sales were over 13 million cycles last year. That would put them far ahead of number 2 if it is true. Not my choice of bike but someone else may rave about it. I guess the market will have the final say.

Old Codger

diamond_jim · 10-03-2008, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by old codger

From what I have read it has a CTV type transmission (like the scooters) that has programed points so it simulates shifting of a geared trans or no shift like a Nissan CTV auto transmission.
I bet Honda is laughing too, one place I read that their sales were over 13 million cycles last year. That would put them far ahead of number 2 if it is true. Not my choice of bike but someone else may rave about it. I guess the market will have the final say.

Old Codger

So it runs like personal watercraft as well?

old codger · 10-03-2008, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by diamond_jim

So it runs like personal watercraft as well?

Don't know, never had a motorcycle in water that deep.

Old Codger

diamond_jim · 10-03-2008, 04:45 PM

10-02-2008, 02:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
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jkersh TurtleWax Taster Joined: Apr 2006 Bike: '02 750 ACE Location: 34 59.613n 094 30.852w Posts: 593	Flame on but I really like it. It is listed as a standard on their site. I dont now about the automatic transmission (kind of like an auto stick shift car). It is only a 700. __________________ There's only two things I hate in this world. People who are intolerant of other people's cultures and the Dutch.

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tallannie Can Ride And Chew Gum Joined: Dec 2006 Bike: C50 Boulevard Location: Hillsboro, Oregon Posts: 2,115	gosh if I was into sport bikes that would be the one for me.... I LOVE red...and the lines on that bike are not silly like the V Vision. Annie __________________ .... Just in Time moto-cookie delivery

10-02-2008, 03:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
Apertureguy Throttle Jockey Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 Location: New York Posts: 3,248	It kinda reminds me of a scooter.

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Apertureguy Throttle Jockey Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 Location: New York Posts: 3,248	LOL...I saw one the other day. What a waste of money.

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bxmarauder Where Am I ? Joined: Sep 2008 Bike: 2004suzuki vz 1600 Location: new york Posts: 49	both bikes are a bit much for my taste but people will buy them

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10-03-2008, 04:03 PM	#15 (permalink)
old codger Clunked into first gear Joined: Nov 2006 Bike: 2006 S50 Location: Arkansas Posts: 210	From what I have read it has a CTV type transmission (like the scooters) that has programed points so it simulates shifting of a geared trans or no shift like a Nissan CTV auto transmission. I bet Honda is laughing too, one place I read that their sales were over 13 million cycles last year. That would put them far ahead of number 2 if it is true. Not my choice of bike but someone else may rave about it. I guess the market will have the final say. Old Codger __________________ I carry a gun because a cop is too heavy

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