Honda DN-01

Honda DN-01 touring motorcycle was first presented in 2005 at the Tokyo Motor Show, and since 2008 has gone on official sales in Europe and Japan (a small part of the motorcycles were also sold in Australia and Korea). Since 2009, the Honda DN-01 has been sold in the United States. Despite the interesting concept, the model turned out to be a failure and lasted only until 2010.

Meanwhile, the DN-01 experience was not in vain, and in 2014 the Honda CTX700 model was introduced, the touring version of which vaguely resembled the DN-01, but had nothing to do with it technically. In addition, in the same year, the futuristic model Honda NM4 Vultus was introduced, which can be called a direct successor of the DN-01.

The model also has the name - Honda NSA700A.

The Honda DN-01 was based on the engine from the enduro tourist Honda XL700V Transalp - an injection 2-cylinder V-shaped block of liquid cooling, producing 61 hp. power and 64 Nm of torque. The maximum engine performance was reached at 6000-7500 rpm. This motor was also installed on Honda NT700V Deauville.

The main feature of the Honda DN-01 is the automatic continuously variable transmission CVT, which has the ability to shift gears in manual mode.

Other features of the Honda DN-01 include a futuristic appearance, a steel frame, a combined braking system with ABS, simple suspensions in the form of a conventional telescopic fork and a mono-shock absorber (adjustable in preload), a cantilever rear swingarm and 270 kg of dry weight.

As mentioned above, the Honda DN-01 model was produced for only 2 years, after which it was discontinued. The main reason for the lack of demand for the model was its ill-conceivedness and high price. Despite the fact that the DN-01 positioned itself as a touring motorcycle, many drivers noted a rather uncomfortable fit, weak engine power, which does not allow full loading of the motorcycle and a comfortable ride with a passenger, ineffective wind protection and an almost complete absence of glove compartments and luggage compartments.

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Specifications

Specifications Honda DN-01:

Model	Honda DN-01
Motorcycle type	tourist
Release year	2008-2010
Frame	steel duplex
Engine type	2-cylinder, 4-stroke, V-shaped (camber 52 °)
Working volume	680 cc cm.
Bore / stroke	81.0 x 66.0 mm
Compression ratio	10.0: 1
Cooling	liquid
Number of valves per cylinder	SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel supply system	injector, PGM-Fi, 40mm
Ignition type	transistor
Maximum power	61.0 h.p. (45.0 kW) at 7500 rpm
Maximum torque	64.0 Nm (6.5 kg-m) at 6000 rpm
Gearbox	automatic CVT with 6-speed manual mode
Drive type	cardan
Front tire size	130 / 70ZR17M / C (62W)
Rear tire size	190 / 50ZR17M / C (73W)
Front brakes	2 discs, 296mm, 3-piston calipers (C-ABS)
Rear brakes	1 disc, 276 mm, 2-piston caliper (C-ABS)
Front suspension	41mm telescopic fork, 101mm travel
Rear suspension	linkage with monoshock (7-stage preload adjustment), stroke - 120 mm
Motorcycle length	2343 mm
Motorcycle width	837 mm
Motorcycle height	1120 mm
Wheelbase	1609 mm
Saddle height	713 mm
Minimum ground clearance	137 mm
Acceleration to 100 km / h	7.6 sec
Maximum speed	170 km / h
Fuel tank capacity	15.3 l (including reserve - 3.0 l)
Motorcycle weight (curb)	270 kg 271 kg - California version

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption for the Honda DN-01 is declared by the manufacturer in the region of 4.9-5.5 liters per 100 km.

Documentation

• Honda DN-01