Comments on: Honda Develops the DN-01 Automatic Transmission Motorcycle

By: rick

rick — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:29:20 +0000

I cant wait to ride or buy one i have a 750 hondamatic in the garage and love it . it out rides my harley and is great when riding in the city ,no more shifting and stopping at stoplights . cant wait.

By: Michael C

Michael C — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 02:15:28 +0000

I agree with many of you – this is interesting, however, as several of you have pointed out Honda made many versions of motorcycles with an automatic transmission long ago. In ‘76, ‘77 & ‘78 they made a 750A. I know, I still own my 1976 750A. The 750A had a 2 speed shift (done with your left foot – like any motorcycle – “Lo” or “Hi,” except no clutch on the handlebar). I have also procured several more down thru the years, primarily for Veterans who have lost their left hand (makes it hard to shift when you can’t operate a clutch) so they can ride again. They forget all about their problems when they can get back on the road. The smiles are hard to forget. I hope Honda actually comes out with a new Automatic transmission as this would be a great option on any bike. Whether your in city traffic (shifting is a pain) or cruising the lonely highway. Could you imagine a Aspencade with a six speed auto transmission cruising down the highway! It could be the new “Green Machine” of the highway! Thanks for the opportunity and keep riding.

Sincerely,

Maineiac Mike

By: Kevlar Gloves

Kevlar Gloves — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:25:27 +0000

We need the DN-01 in the US now please Honda take my money

By: Kevlar Gloves

Kevlar Gloves — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:14:38 +0000

If they ever see the light of day, Iâ€™d be torn between this and the other automatic concept that Honda displayed – the 900cc E4-01 scooter.

By: Michael

Michael — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 15:41:58 +0000

We need the DN-01 in the US now please Honda take my money

By: skeeter

skeeter — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 22:12:21 +0000

Re: “Try looking at the aprilia mana 850″

Yep, It’s available in the USA. Very reliable 850cc engine built by Piaggio (the people who make Vespa). The Mana is lighter, faster, and handles better than the DN-01 and comes with a fully-automatic transmission. It also has front storage that fits a helmet or pet iguana.

By: Alice

Alice — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:00:49 +0000

DN-01 selling in UK
Due to come to New Zealand end of ‘08
This is no longer just a concept bike !

By: Michael

Michael — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 23:08:33 +0000

i would like to know how much is this bike going for..? and where can i get one.. thanks you.

By: Koji

Koji — Fri, 30 May 2008 04:45:53 +0000

We, j-goods.net, will export DN-01 from Japan to Dubai for customer next month.

By: andi

andi — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:39:58 +0000

Try looking at the aprilia mana 850, it’s much better for the city traffic and it’s already on sale. Have one in the garage, even, it’s a dream. Not a hydraulic CVT, but one with belts and variable diameter pulleys. It can simulate manual (7 gears, button or lever switch), and has continuously variated touring, sport and rain modes. Add the big boot and the nice styling and you won’t be able to resist. I know nothing about the US availability though.