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Old 06-14-2008, 10:06 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Honda DN-01

So whats the general feeling about Honda's new automatic machine the DN-01. ... me I want one and wish Honda would get it out in the UK. I know most prefer their gears .. I never have .. and as someone who's licence is for automatics only (sat test on a scooter) this would allow me to cross over from the Burgman to a bike.

Due to a knee injury years ago earned on a Suzuki GT250 in the late 70's - I now need feet forward riding and none of the bike schools could offer that to do my test .... hence the automatic.

So come on folks whats your thoughts

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Old 06-14-2008, 10:44 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Re: Honda DN-01

I think it looks reet smart and I bet it go's like stink.
It's a shame they won't sell loads over here due a fairly fixed mind set, I wouldn't mind a bet on them being a big seller on the continent.
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Old 06-14-2008, 11:15 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Re: Honda DN-01

I don't see the point of it myself, is it a scooter or is it a bike? Theres plenty of big scoots about and most bikes will outperform it so why?



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Old 06-14-2008, 11:20 AM   #4 (permalink)
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I don't see the point of it myself, is it a scooter or is it a bike? Theres plenty of big scoots about and most bikes will outperform it so why?
What exactly is it?
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Old 06-14-2008, 11:22 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Riding position, It's never going to be a sports bike but it gives peeps who can't cope with a prone bike a bit more choice.
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Old 06-14-2008, 12:04 PM   #6 (permalink)
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I think it that if thats what your looking for and it meets your needs burger go for it, after all, at the end of the day it's gonna be you riding it


I just hope that Honda have got the automatic gears sorted better than harley have as their 'fly by wire' is causing megga probs over the pond

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Old 06-14-2008, 12:45 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Re: Honda DN-01

i like the look of them,but dont think i would want to own one,i suppose the proof of the pudding is in the eating as they say and a test ride on one could be quite interesting, however it is burgers650's choice and if thats what he likes,then thats what he should get and bugger anyone who tries to put him off



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Old 06-16-2008, 03:24 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Looks ok to me - like a tamed down Judge Dredd bike....

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