Honda Motor Co. has released their DN-01 large sports cruiser in Japan. Powered by a liquid-cooled four-stroke 680 cc OHC V-twin engine, the DN-01 features Honda’s new Human Friendly Transmission (HFT). Featuring Honda’s innovative lockup-equipped, infinitely variable hydraulic mechanical transmission, the HFT promises to deliver “superb throttle response” and a “direct drive feel”.

Described as being an infinitely variable hydraulic mechanical transmission, the HFT provides a lightweight and compact configuration, which comes in handy for 2-wheelers. Compared with the V-belt automatic transmission used on scooters, this automatic transmission unit can be stored within the engine crankcase, increasing the level of design freedom in the body layout. The HFT responds to a wide variety of rider demands, from easy-to-operate, comfortable riding to sporty and nimble ride quality with a direct response to accelerator operation, due to the hydraulics and computer control.

In addition to two fully automatic shifting modes—D mode to cover ordinary riding and S mode for a sportier riding experience—the HFT features a six-speed manual mode, which allows riding with a manual transmission feel. Moreover, Honda believes that the HFT equips the world’s first lockup mechanism for an infinitely variable hydraulic mechanical transmission, contributing to improved fuel economy during cruising.

I don’t know about you but to me, the DN-01 should have been called ‘Mako Shark‘ or ‘Hammerhead‘ or something equally threatening. In the 80s, if I remember correctly Honda named on of its bikes ‘Bros‘. What did they mean by that!? There was a music duo comprised of two twins named ‘BROS’ though, and one of them ended up in Hollywood acting in Blade (the guy whose jaw splits open), and a baddie opposite Samuel L. Jackson in another movie. DN-01 sounds like an electronic component. I wonder what Mugen will do with the DN-01. Remember, Hirotoshi Honda through his company Mugen started out with MotoX bikes and they’ve recently gotten back into the business of blinging out bikes.

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Honda Motor Co. has released their DN-01 large sports cruiser in Japan. Powered by a liquid-cooled four-stroke 680 cc OHC V-twin engine, the DN-01 features Honda’s new Human Friendly Transmission (HFT). Featuring Honda’s innovative lockup-equipped, infinitely variable hydraulic mechanical transmission, the HFT promises to deliver “superb throttle response” and a “direct drive feel”.

Described as being an infinitely variable hydraulic mechanical transmission, the HFT provides a lightweight and compact configuration, which comes in handy for 2-wheelers. Compared with the V-belt automatic transmission used on scooters, this automatic transmission unit can be stored within the engine crankcase, increasing the level of design freedom in the body layout. The HFT responds to a wide variety of rider demands, from easy-to-operate, comfortable riding to sporty and nimble ride quality with a direct response to accelerator operation, due to the hydraulics and computer control.

In addition to two fully automatic shifting modes—D mode to cover ordinary riding and S mode for a sportier riding experience—the HFT features a six-speed manual mode, which allows riding with a manual transmission feel. Moreover, Honda believes that the HFT equips the world’s first lockup mechanism for an infinitely variable hydraulic mechanical transmission, contributing to improved fuel economy during cruising.

I don’t know about you but to me, the DN-01 should have been called ‘Mako Shark‘ or ‘Hammerhead‘ or something equally threatening. In the 80s, if I remember correctly Honda named on of its bikes ‘Bros‘. What did they mean by that!? There was a music duo comprised of two twins named ‘BROS’ though, and one of them ended up in Hollywood acting in Blade (the guy whose jaw splits open), and a baddie opposite Samuel L. Jackson in another movie. DN-01 sounds like an electronic component. I wonder what Mugen will do with the DN-01. Remember, Hirotoshi Honda through his company Mugen started out with MotoX bikes and they’ve recently gotten back into the business of blinging out bikes.

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