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**JohnP** · 10-01-2008, 09:18 AM

Just released, the Honda DN-01, a "sportbike" with a Continuously Variable Automatic Transmission!

-John

SergeantG1 · 10-01-2008, 09:26 AM

Many will say it's ugly, but I kinda like it.

Jman · 10-01-2008, 09:28 AM

Give it a dorsal fin and it would look like a shark!

Kilbane83 · 10-01-2008, 09:29 AM

Did something fall out of the sky on the front fairing and smash it? Or was it melted down at warp speeds? Beam me up Scotty!

08fz6 · 10-01-2008, 10:05 AM

looks like it belongs in one of those futuristic movies.... only thing is it needs a jet engine instead of wheels...

**JohnP** · 10-01-2008, 10:07 AM

I'm pretty sure they are going after the 250-500cc scooter crowd with the CVT and 27" seat height. The 680cc v-twin should pull hard, but at 595lbs it probably doesn't accelerate any faster then the FZ6.

-John

**racerws** · 10-01-2008, 12:24 PM

Too pricey @ $14,600. And too swoopy looking.

**AJ_rider** · 10-01-2008, 12:29 PM

I think it looks horrid. That exhaust is ridiculous and the front looks like it got squished from above, it does kinda look like a shark, and the floor boards, seriously?

cv_rider · 10-01-2008, 09:17 PM

That's a "sportbike"?! With low seat, forward foot controls, and floorboards, it looks like a fully faired cruiser. Interesting idea, but it will never catch on (except in Japan, where much weirder things routinely catch on). You would like like an idiot riding it, with your feet so far forward.

D-Rock · 10-01-2008, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by cv_rider

That's a \"sportbike\"?! With low seat, forward foot controls, and floorboards, it looks like a fully faired cruiser. Interesting idea, but it will never catch on (except in Japan, where much weirder things routinely catch on). You would like like an idiot riding it, with your feet so far forward.

that sumed it up for me.. those floor boards are hilarious!

10-01-2008, 09:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
JohnP 3rd Photo Contest Winner Join Date: May 2008 Location: Massachusetts Bike: '08 Cobalt Blue FZ6 Posts: 160 Rep Power: 5 Member #2658	Automatic-Systomatic Honda CVT Sportbike Just released, the Honda DN-01, a "sportbike" with a Continuously Variable Automatic Transmission! -John __________________ 02 Black Nekid SV650 sold to get a 02 Illusion Blue GL1800 sold to get a 08 Cobalt Blue FZ6

10-01-2008, 09:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
SergeantG1 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Green Bay, WI Bike: 2007 FZ6 Posts: 107 Rep Power: 3 Member #4637	Re: Automatic-Systomatic Honda CVT Sportbike Many will say it's ugly, but I kinda like it.

10-01-2008, 09:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
Jman Metamorphic Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Virginia Bike: 2008 FZ6 Posts: 798 Rep Power: 12 Member #3129	Re: Automatic-Systomatic Honda CVT Sportbike Give it a dorsal fin and it would look like a shark!

10-01-2008, 09:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
Kilbane83 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Bike: Red 2006 Yamaha FZ-6 Posts: 175 Rep Power: 5 Member #1201	Re: Automatic-Systomatic Honda CVT Sportbike Did something fall out of the sky on the front fairing and smash it? Or was it melted down at warp speeds? Beam me up Scotty!

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08fz6 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central New york Bike: 2008 FZ6 Cobalt Blue Posts: 416 Rep Power: 7 Member #2399	Re: Automatic-Systomatic Honda CVT Sportbike looks like it belongs in one of those futuristic movies.... only thing is it needs a jet engine instead of wheels... __________________ 2008 FZ6 Cobalt Blue T-Rex Frame Sliders, LED Integrated Tail Light, Clear Turn Signal Lenses, Rumble Concept Fender Eliminator, RAM GPS Mount, bd43's Headlight wire harness mod, Battery Tender RC Cars: RC10GT & Sportwerks Chaos Daily Driver: 2008 Scion XB Blackberry Crush Jensen VM9022 Double DIN All-In-One 2-10" RockBox Subs 1-Orion 225R Amp Camera: Nikon D40

10-01-2008, 10:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
JohnP 3rd Photo Contest Winner Join Date: May 2008 Location: Massachusetts Bike: '08 Cobalt Blue FZ6 Posts: 160 Rep Power: 5 Member #2658	Re: Automatic-Systomatic Honda CVT Sportbike I'm pretty sure they are going after the 250-500cc scooter crowd with the CVT and 27" seat height. The 680cc v-twin should pull hard, but at 595lbs it probably doesn't accelerate any faster then the FZ6. -John __________________ 02 Black Nekid SV650 sold to get a 02 Illusion Blue GL1800 sold to get a 08 Cobalt Blue FZ6

10-01-2008, 12:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
racerws Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Plano, Texas Bike: 2004 Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 128 Rep Power: 3 Member #4418	Re: Automatic-Systomatic Honda CVT Sportbike Too pricey @ $14,600. And too swoopy looking.

10-01-2008, 12:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
AJ_rider Missing the Fizz! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rochester, NY Bike: 2006 FZ6 Sexier RED! Posts: 554 Rep Power: 11 Member #1392	Re: Automatic-Systomatic Honda CVT Sportbike I think it looks horrid. That exhaust is ridiculous and the front looks like it got squished from above, it does kinda look like a shark, and the floor boards, seriously? __________________ Rides 2006 FZ6 - SEXIER Metallic Red Mods: 2 Brothers Exhaust in Polished Aluminum w/ 2 Bros FE kit, FS6 Frame Sliders, Puig Dark Smoke Windscreen, TCP Seat Cowl, Red Rim Stripes, Power Commander III, K&N Air Filter, Grip Puppies, 15t Vortex Front Sprocket, Speedohealer V4, Black Pazzo Racing Levers Next Mod: Belly Pan 2006 Tacoma Double Cab - Faster Blue

10-01-2008, 09:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
cv_rider Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Castro Valley, CA Bay Area Bike: 07 FZ6 Red Posts: 371 Rep Power: 6 Member #2220	Re: Automatic-Systomatic Honda CVT Sportbike That's a "sportbike"?! With low seat, forward foot controls, and floorboards, it looks like a fully faired cruiser. Interesting idea, but it will never catch on (except in Japan, where much weirder things routinely catch on). You would like like an idiot riding it, with your feet so far forward.

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