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FilthyLuka
24th December 2007, 13:13
eww

http://www.honda.co.uk/motorcycles/2008/DN-01/360/index.html

680cc in a bike that big... lame

Lack of gear shifter and clutch, ultra lame
Freakshow
24th December 2007, 14:09
I don't get what it is trying to be? Were they trying to make a sports bike or a cruiser, or something else like a long scooter sort of thing? And would it be right to assume it is one of those rubberband scooter gearboxes, that would explain the small engine.
paturoa
24th December 2007, 14:13
CVT tranny is nothing new for scoots.

I couldn't find out what it weighs, it just looks heavy.

With the integrated fairing, tank etc one tiny drop would = write off!
RantyDave
24th December 2007, 15:08
I get it, kinda. It's like a fast burgman, innit. A mercedes burgman, for want of a better word. Clearly it's not *for* me. Dunno who it is for, to be honest, but Honda's marketing department probably have a very good idea.

Dave
FilthyLuka
24th December 2007, 15:36
I get it, kinda. It's like a fast burgman, innit. A mercedes burgman, for want of a better word. Clearly it's not *for* me. Dunno who it is for, to be honest, but Honda's marketing department probably have a very good idea.

Dave

you mean the same marketing department that came up with the Valkyrie rune?
blue eyed savage
24th December 2007, 15:40
F**K me thats UGLY.
bet it rides like a peace of crap.
owner
24th December 2007, 16:34
I like the looks, looks like its from the future! bring on the jetsons age
discotex
24th December 2007, 17:36
If I lived in the US I'd consider it for a commuter and have a real bike for the weekends. It'd be perfect for long straight roads and highway riding 2-up. Presumably that's who it's aimed at.
disenfranchised
25th December 2007, 07:17
I expect it's a trial to showcase their new transmission

Been out/coming for a while now
http://www.diseno-art.com/encyclopedia/concept_cars/honda_DN-01.html

It's probably trying to be a baby goldwing
AllanB
25th December 2007, 07:25
Surprising I don't mind it - it is a SPORT SCOOTER! Beats the heck out of the TURDMAN Suzuki.
Hitcher
26th December 2007, 14:45
It's not a scroter. It has a frame-mounted engine. It's definitely in a class of its own.
Jiminy
26th December 2007, 18:57
Hum, I'd love to try the beast. Looks like my ideal bike (after the kawa meanstreak special, of course!).

I especially like the CVT. Would change the feeling of a ride, but looks promising on paper: more acceleration, less complexity (= more reliability), more power efficient (= less stop to the gas station), etc. Have a read: http://auto.howstuffworks.com/cvt.htm

Note that the bike is semi-automatic: you can operate it with gears-like selection at your thumb (no clutch, no gear lever).

I think it's also not as big as it looks, but quite long and low, kind of a sporty cruiser. Looks quite comfy, too. It sure is in a class of its own and will get a lot of love/hate comments (apparently more hate than love here :msn-wink:)

It was a 2005 concept car, now going into production. I wouldn't mind a test ride. Does anyone know how much they will go for?
Jiminy
26th December 2007, 19:01
Hey, just noticed that it will have a conventional brake pedal instead of two break levers, giving it a more 'motorbike' feel. Not sure if it's good or not...
miSTa
26th December 2007, 19:07
Tis a little different, then again its not; there's a lot of design ideas from all types of bikes in that. If we didn't have design engineers pushing boundaries then we would all be still riding 1970's UJMs. The Katana would never have been, now that would be a loss.
pritch
26th December 2007, 19:52
That's presumably the same engine as used in the Transalp and the Deauville both of which have been around for a while now.

Not sure about the styling.

It may be that Honda were getting nervous about the current FJR automatic clutch option (or whatever) and thought they needed something in case such ideas got traction?
McJim
26th December 2007, 20:18
Why do bikes have to fall into a category? that's a Cruiser, That's a Sport bike, that's a scooter, that's a chook chaser etc.

It's a bike. Test ride it - if ya like it, buy it, if ya don't then spend yer money on something else.

I think it looks better than a ginny! :rofl:
FilthyLuka
26th December 2007, 20:57
I think it looks better than a ginny! :rofl:

was waiting for someone to come up with something original like that
homer
26th December 2007, 21:02
shape and looks better than the b king ......which i also like by the way
homer
26th December 2007, 21:03
Why do bikes have to fall into a category? that's a Cruiser, That's a Sport bike, that's a scooter, that's a chook chaser etc.

It's a bike. Test ride it - if ya like it, buy it, if ya don't then spend yer money on something else.

I think it looks better than a ginny! :rofl:

Hey i used to own a chook chaser

then i got a rooster chaser according to my uncle

Can someone tell me what oil i should run in a gn 250
Was going to use some castrol protec as this is the old gtx2 and i used to use castrol gtx2
FilthyLuka
26th December 2007, 21:31
Can someone tell me what oil i should run in a gn 250
Was going to use some castrol protec as this is the old gtx2 and i used to use castrol gtx2

if its old then castrol GTX 20-50, if its new then the lighter GTX
homer
26th December 2007, 21:40
if its old then castrol GTX 20-50, if its new then the lighter GTX

Its an 84 model says 10 50 w
think the protec is 15 40 ?
FilthyLuka
26th December 2007, 22:26
Its an 84 model says 10 50 w
think the protec is 15 40 ?

yeah, its old

Castrol GTX 20-50

that will be all
quickbuck
27th December 2007, 21:41
Anyway, back to the topic:

CBF600N?

Wow, A little too close.... And looks nothing like the original 100hp edition.
Sharry
27th December 2007, 21:54
So that must be what you get when you leave the bike alone in the lounge with the couch :rofl:
Squiggles
27th December 2007, 22:29
looks like a cross between a scooter and something more zx14 based all that aerodymanical styling and then you just sit upright on it? :mellow:
The Pastor
29th December 2007, 08:28
a sports crusier? new class of bike?
PrincessBandit
29th December 2007, 14:37
F**K me thats UGLY.
bet it rides like a peace of crap.

I think it looks quite cute :laugh: but I don't know if I'd ride one (although that low seat sounds good).
PrincessBandit
29th December 2007, 14:47
maybe it could be called a screwser, I mean scruiser? Might work for some.:rolleyes:
good grief, my husband just said (watching a you tube clip of it in action) it reminded him of the big evil bug thing off Starship Troopers
Hitcher
29th December 2007, 20:58
a sports crusier? new class of bike?

Sprots scroter, more like.
Big Dave
29th December 2007, 21:18
Ridiculous - motorbikes need 160 horsepower and 280kph nowadays - there are soooo many places you can use it.
And if it doesn't fold the rider up and put all the weight over the front wheel it can't possibly be ridden with enjoyment.
Close minded twits they are.
McJim
29th December 2007, 21:34
was waiting for someone to come up with something original like that

O-kay. I'll say it in another way. People in glass houses shouldn't throw bricks. In 1980 the GN was a fine piece of contemporary design. But it's 2007 now. If these companies don't innovate (Like Honda have done on this occasion) then we are left with the same old pices of metal wrapped up slightly differently with 'styling amendments'.

Hats off to honda on this occasion - at least they've got people talking.

I'll be honest - it's not my cup of tea but I'm sure someone out there will love it.