New Honda DN-01

[Bonez]

Yeah - I wonder why they opt for something like this but bypass the beautiful CB400 Super Four (available in Aus). If they could get these in a keen price I believe that attract a lot moving from 250's. I see the 09 model even gets VTEC - good for 54 hp.

Don't bring the air/oil cooled CB750 either. Thank goodness grey market fills the gaps ah?

The DN looks better in the flesh though. Comment from a City Honda salesman was it's targeted to the fairer sex.

[Grizzo]

It looks aquatic

[Hitcher]

Comment from a City Honda salesman was it's targeted to the fairer sex.

As long as they don't have to pick it up after it's been dropped.

[Big Dave]

As long as they don't have to pick it up after it's been dropped.

There are plenty of punters on Bandits that can't do that.

[Big Dave]

It looks aquatic

Indeed - I had it shark-like at some angles

[Hitcher]

There are plenty of punters on Bandits that can't do that.

That be true.

[7mmWSM]

I see most members commenting on here are already riding sports orientated bikes. What makes me smile is that this particular bike is never really going to be aimed at a sports bike rider.
The person who will buy this bike is someone after an 'easy to ride' cruiser riding position and also after a lowish seat height.
I would decribe the bike as a cruiser that actually handles and stops remarkably well for its size - (its actually not that heavy but tends to heavier than it is).
Most of you probably need ride the bike if your serious about one and I bet most would change their minds somewhat compared with most comments here...and yes, it looks way nicer in the flesh!

[pritch]

I saw one in Melbourne, not my cup of tea but whatever turns your crank...

BIKE magazine didn't really know what to make of it, they entered one in a hill climb, it didn't finish last either . It beat a 600 KTM which leads me to believe that the KTM owner might have been experiencing trouble of some sort. Still, second to last is better than last

[The Pastor]

canit wheelies?

[NZsarge]

$23,000... Hmmm, a DN-01 or a new limited addition Kawasaki ZX14.....? You know, I just can't make up my mind.



Yeah right.

[Maha]

$23,000... Hmmm, a DN-01 or a new limited addition Kawasaki ZX14.....? You know, I just can't make up my mind.



Yeah right.

Sure is one ugly mother fucker.....what were they thinkin'???
Yeah I'd go with the DN also....

[howdamnhard]

Looks good but is way to expensive.The automatic drive is supposed to be very good,uses a variable hydraulic pump.

[Big Dave]

canit wheelies?

Accelerates like a large scooter.

[Mort]

Someone who is the opposite of a fireblade rider. there are a lot of them.

Fair do's Dave.... not everyone like sports bikes I know that.... but does this really tick anyones boxes ?.... its all a bit wierd.

They could do wonders with that gearbox though.....

[McJim]

Cruiser position with aerodynamic and modern styling. I wouldn't buy one but then I can't sit on a cruiser for more'n 5 minutes without excruciating lower back pain and an urge to put my feet on the headers instead of the pegs.......